A greener bottle without changing the entire production line or modifying the design of the bottle is now possible thanks to COMPETEK. The French company, created by the collaboration between two well-know organizations, PET Engineering and COMEP, has launched an innovative service which makes it possible to produce a light-weight bottle with saving up to …
A company is making paper packaging products for the food industry using crop waste materials such as apple skins, avocado peel and mango pips. UK-based Tensei has a database of nearly 400 fibres which would otherwise be wasted, including non-wood pulps such as wheat, hemp, bagasse and abaca.
For its latest perfume launch, Phantom, Paco Rabanne, in close collaboration with VPI, has developed a refillable spray cap in the shape of a robot head that connects consumers to a unique digital space via the use of NFC technology.
RIL’s initiative to more than double its recycling capacity to 5 billion post-consumer PET bottles will ensure India maintains over 90% recycling rate
How to find a label material that not only communicates sustainability but also gives a clear suggestion for the product’s intended use? This was an issue that the Nordic paint company Tikkurila wanted to solve when designing a new updated look for the Valtti exterior paint product family. Close collaboration with a local printing house resulted in finding the perfect wooden label to compliment the packaging.
Container rain is an inevitable problem for every shipping journey, due to humidity in the air and temperature changes causing moisture levels inside containers. Container rain can cause irreversible damage, fungi and mould to products and packaging during journeys – and as a result the shipping industry takes steps to protect against it, with liners, particular packing techniques, and anti-moisture desiccants like BirchSorb. But not all containers are created equal – and some can pose a greater risk of container rain than others.
Today, Danapak Flexibles, the global market leader in pack-aging for high barrier Transdermal Drug Delivery systems,
announced its strategic partnership with ACG, the world’s most integrated pharmaceutical supplier. The partnership will translate into better services to existing and new customers of Danapak Flexibles in India.
Agreed common position on collecting flexible packaging waste in a circular economy outlines essential elements to capture resources
KINGSPORT, Tenn. and CINCINNATI, Ohio – August 2, 2021 — Today Eastman (NYSE: EMN) announced that it has entered an agreement with Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) to further accelerate the transformation of plastic packaging and collaborate on recycling solutions to enable a circular economy. P&G will use Eastman Renew materials in select products and packaging, supporting both companies’ goals to reduce the use of virgin plastic from fossil resources.
In this Episode of Packaging Talks, Prof Ramani Narayan provides a masterclass on biodegradability of polymers and specifies the paramaters which need to be looked into while making while making this material choice. Join this episode to join a rigorous discussion on plastics and its biodegradability !
Sustainability of packaging materials varies by which sustainability elements are prioritized. Companies in the value chain will need to understand the trade-offs across carbon footprint, recyclability, and waste reduction. McKinsey team shares the key elements which merit consideration in this analysis
Amcor has struck a deal with Israeli tech company Tipa to manufacture compostable packaging in Australia and New Zealand as it looks for plastic alternatives to reduce waste.
