Proving that even simple ‘smart’ solutions on packaging can be effective, Zydus Cadila, an Indian pharma company, has introduced a new feature called Zydus Verify in its packaging of critical drugs.This helps patients ensure that the product is not fake or counterfeit.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Masayuki Waga, hereinafter “Mitsubishi Chemical”) and Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, President: Yasuo Nagae, hereinafter “Futamura Chemical”) have announced that Mitsubishi Chemical’s biodegradable resin BioPBSTM and Futamura Chemical’s cellulose film AZ-1 are to be used for the outer pouch of brand SHISEIDO’s stick-type sunscreen Clear Suncare Stick, launched in May 2021.
Erlanger, KY — Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. will offer its Mentos Pure Fresh Gum in recyclable paperboard bottle packaging in the U.S. market beginning in the first half of 2022. The company says the packaging builds on its commitment to environmental responsibility and comes in response to consumer demand for sustainable options.
Tokyo – June 16, 2021 – Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions has developed NFC1 labels combining high-quality metallic design with maintenance of the communication performance required of NFC tags.
As a manufacturer of sustainable plastic packaging, Greiner Packaging is constantly in the business of responding to new product types and requirements. One recent example is the new Somat Excellence 4in1 dishwasher caps from Henkel. These use a unique technology that combines powder and three solid gel chambers, which consumers will only have seen from laundry detergent products to date. The caps are securely packaged in cardboard-plastic combinations and an innovative lid solution from Greiner Packaging.
Borealis has signed an agreement with Renasci Oostende Recycling NV to acquire the entire chemically recycled feedstock output from its high-tech recycling centre in Oostende, Belgium. With the projected 20kT output/year delivered to Borealis, this agreement will enable Borealis to become one of the leading global suppliers of chemically recycled base chemicals and polyolefins. …
In this episode of Packaging Talks powered by HP Indigo, Mr. Louis Francis, Managing Director, Xpress Labels Pvt Ltd speaks to Dr. Rangaprasad about the interesting journey of Xpress Labels Pvt Ltd in the digital printing space. Xpress labels have been able to leverage HP Indigo technology to offer solutions with mass customization and increased …
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Polypropylene (PP) is a commonly used packaging material for food across the globe. Yet, post-consumer PP packaging is not widely recycled in conventional mechanical recycling infrastructure.
Washington, DC: CELAB (Circular Economy for Labels), a consortium representing companies throughout the self-adhesive label supply chain, today published a new white paper on challenges and opportunities facing the global recycling of film based silicone liners, a type of layer from which a label is peeled away. The analysis covers the impact of materials used in the production of film based silicone liners, the feasibility of recycling processes, and end uses for their recycled resin.
Dortmund, June 8, 2021 – Eckes-Granini is making its packaging portfolio even more environmentally friendly with the help of the KHS Group. Since the middle of May its one-liter hohes C juice bottle has consisted entirely of recycled plastic (rPET). KHS’ Bottles & Shapes experts in Hamburg were responsible for optimization of the bottle.
Unilever is using a new technology to create the first-ever paper-based laundry detergent bottle, made of sustainably sourced pulp and designed to be recycled in standard paper waste streams.
Singapore – 10 June 2021:Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company providing innovative, value creating plastic solutions, proudly announces that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Plaspulp Union Pte Ltd (Plaspulp Union)in Singapore, to advance its ambitions to become an end-to-end solutions provider of both virgin and recycled polyolefins
