Sustainability
New German Packaging Law is coming
As from 1 January 2019, the new German Packaging Act (VerpackG) will replace the current German Packaging Ordinance (VerpackV).
December 18, 2018
NEWS
Sustainability
How Circular Plastics Economy is impacting long term oil demand growth?
For long term growth, the oil industry is shifting towards petrochemicals, as vehicle efficiencies and electrification made transportation a declining market.
December 18, 2018
Food & Beverage
SPECIAL EDITION MOUNTAIN DEW CANS BRING NEON INKS TO THE MIDDLE EAST
Mountain Dew has presented a special edition 33cl package that features fluorescent inks. The new can has been launched in the Middle East.
December 18, 2018
Sustainability
DANONE JOIN ECOSURETY TO BOOST RECYCLING TRACEABILITY
Danone has entered into a three-year partnership with Ecosurety to boost recycling traceability. As part of this deal, Ecosurety manage their packaging waste recycling obligations in the UK.
December 18, 2018
Food & Beverage
RITRAMA PRESENTS EDEN, THE REVOLUTIONARY ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PAPER
Ritrama has created a new revolutionary natural paper called EDEN for the labeling of wine, spirits and beer. The paper is composed of up to 50% dried grass fibers and the remainder of pure virgin cellulose fibers.
December 18, 2018
E-Commerce
Food e-commerce firms are planning to deal with plastic ban in Tamil Nadu
Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eat and other food e-commerce firms are planning to deal with plastic ban imposed by the government in Tamil Nadu.
December 17, 2018
FMCG
Brands to stop consumer confusion with recyclable packaging
By using the How2Recyle label developed by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, manufacturers can put a stop to consumer confusion and provide clear recycling instructions to anyone concerned with the environment.
December 17, 2018
Pharmaceutical
Sanner to present packaging solutions at Pharmapack Europe
Sanner will present its technical competencies and its broad range of high-quality active and intelligent primary packaging solutions and medtech products at Pharmapack Europe.
December 17, 2018
Food & Beverage
Maharashtra gives permission to use plastic pouch for packaging of milk until further notice
Maharashtra government has announced that use of plastic pouches for packaging of milk is allowed until further notice.
December 17, 2018
Food & Beverage
Siegwerk and Komori set new quality standards with cooperatively developed K-Supply UV inks
Komori and Siegwerk have launched their revolutionary high sensitivity K-Supply UV inks, which offers consistent color print quality, versatility, hardness and eco-friendly performance.
December 17, 2018
Sustainability
The European Commission starts the Circular Plastics Alliance to increase the share of recycled plastics in the supply chain
The European Commission has initiated the Circular Plastics Alliance of key industries to cover the full plastics value chain to reduce plastics littering, increase the share of recycled plastics and help market innovation.
December 17, 2018
Sustainability
Japan targets 100% PET recycling ratio by 2030
Japan is committed to ensure that 100% of the PET bottles that are collected are recycled by fiscal 2030. In fiscal 2017, Japan recycled 498,000 tonnes of PET bottles.
December 17, 2018