Environmental Secretary Michael Gove has launched a new government strategy for recycling or disposing of the packaging waste. Under the new rules, manufacturers have to pay full cost for recycling of their packaging waste.
Milliken Chemical has collaborated with the China Plastic Housewares Association to help broaden awareness of the energy consumption reductions that can be achieved by using Millad NX 8000 in a transparent PP product.
Corona has unveiled the new Plastic-Free Six Pack Rings in select markets as part of the brand’s commitment with Parley for the Oceans to lead the industry with eco-friendly packaging.
Bioplastics are often promoted as an environmentally and climate-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. A recent study suggests that shifting to plant-based plastics could have less positive effects than expected.
BASF has launched a new ChemCycling project to recycle plastic waste. Chemical recycling offers an innovative way to re-utilize plastic waste that is currently not recycled, such as mixed or uncleaned plastics.
Indian flexible packaging giant Uflex has showcased a portfolio of its latest products in pharma packaging at the recently held in CPHI India in Greater Noida.
Mondi has been recognized with eight awards at the WorldStar Packaging Awards. All of the winning products have robust sustainability credentials.
Quadpack has created a new PCR tube, which is made entirely of 100% recycled plastics. The PCR Tube can be endowed with an inner layer of EVOH.
Cosmo Films has created a new sterilisable conduction sealing film for wad and lidding applications for PP and PE containers. The film can withstand high temperatures during sterilization process.
Coveris will open Pack Positive Centre at its Rivendell site in Leeds on 31 January 2018. The new centre will provide a collaborative learning and development space for industry stakeholders.
Italian firms Gruppo Hera and Bio-on have created a joint venture, LUX-ON to revolutionize the production of PHAs biopolymers using CO2.
European Commission has welcomed new ambitious agreement for single-use plastics. The new measures have been announced to reduce the marine litter.
