Amcor’s ShapeArt Offers Iconic New Closures for Premium Brands
Amcor introduces a proprietary system for developing bespoke, dimensional and recyclable closures that demand attention and elevate the world’s most exclusive wine and spirits brands.
February 2020
Henkel steps up adhesives biz in India, invests Rs 400 cr in eighth plant
After exiting fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in India a few years ago, German major Henkel has been quietly ramping up its presence in adhesives, a business that gives it nearly Rs 2,500 crore in revenue.
Veolia launches new Sustainable Packaging Academy
As part of the drive to increase the circular economy and tackle the problem of packaging waste, Veolia is launching a Sustainable Packaging Academy that makes it easier to improve manufacturers’ environmental credentials.
Designed to close the link between producers and recyclers, the new initiative will provide businesses with the opportunity to better understand packaging circularity and future-proof packaging design.
Danimer Scientific teams up with Columbia Packaging Group to create home-compostable bags
Danimer Scientific, a well-known developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, and Columbia Packaging Group (CPT) a maker of custom plastic bags and flexible packaging, has announced a new partnership to create compostable bags, film and roll-stock for the flexible packaging market.
Embedded oxygen sensor aids MAP food integrity
AIMPLAS, has launched the SafetySenseO2 project to develop a printed sensor with the capacity to detect the presence of oxygen inside packaging. The company hopes that this will make it possible to detect in-line defects in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in a non-destructive and economical way, as well as during transportation and storage.
Polythene boasts lower carbon footprint than paper
An independent study by the Carbon Trust to assess the carbon footprint of Flexipol 25kg polythene sacks against equivalent paper bag has proved that the carbon dioxide emissions of the polythene sack were 36% lower than the paper equivalent.
BioPak develops packaging using sugarcane pulp
New South Wales-based packaging specialist, BioPak, has developed a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging, which delivers a positive environmental impact.
Mondi showcases paper-based solutions at leading fresh produce trade show – Fruit Logistica
Mondi highlights comprehensive range of containerboard, corrugated solutions and selected retail packaging for fresh produce
Mondi’s integrated value chain approach offers great expertise to develop clever packaging that considers the goods being packed, shipping distances and storage conditions
“FirstClassFlutes by Mondi” portfolio showcased for the first time at the trade show
Ampacet Introduces ReVive™ Compatibilizer; Enables Recycling Of Co-Mingled Scrap
Ampacet introduces ReVive™ Compatibilizer masterbatch, a blend of functional additives that can reduce the amount of material sent to landfills by allowing post-industrial and post-consumer barrier films to be reprocessed back into the polyolefin recycling stream.
Nesquik goes All Natural in recyclable paper packaging
Nestlé has launched a new Nesquik with natural ingredients and a recyclable paper pouch.
UK universities develop bio polymers recycling technique
Researchers at Bath University in the United Kingdom say they have developed a new way to break down plant-based plastics, also known as bio polymers, into their original “building blocks,” potentially allowing products to be recycled repeatedly without a loss in the quality of the plastic.
The Role of Packaging Standards & Regulations in Driving The Circular Economy
This report aims to review the development of packaging waste policies and standards as a response to the challenges facing the world.. Also examined here is the role, that policy interventions can play in addressing the growing environmental challenges posed by packaging and packaging waste.