A sharp dip in employment rates and salary cuts are likely to make shoppers re-prioritize their monthly household expenses
Categories such as cosmetics, makeup and perfumes could see a net decrease in spending
The UPM Raflatac RW85C PET wash-off solution, which is part of the UPM Raflatac SmartCircle™ sustainable product offering, has received recognition at the 2020 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA).
• The linerless HERMA InNo-Liner system can now apply labels to shipping cases of different sizes being fed to the applicator in any sequence.
• HERMA is starting series production of the system with sensor control for variable labeling heights.
• With immediate effect, a free HERMA app allows the system to be experienced in augmented reality on a smartphone or tablet.
Siegwerk, one of the world’s leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, and APK AG, a specialist in the production of high-quality plastic recyclate from packaging waste, successfully completed de-inking trials of twofold printed LDPE-films
In an Exclusive Interview with Packaging, Mr. Jeevraj Pillai, Joint President Packaging at UFlex Ltd., reiterates that Innovation for a sustainable future remains deep-rooted the DNA of the company, even in these challenging times.
Paper is increasingly perceived as a sustainable packaging material. Brand owners are increasing the pace of sustainable packaging. The flexible packaging paper Koehler NexPlus® is already successfully in use.
UPM Raflatac is introducing a significantly improved universal topcoat for all its main PE and PP film products in the European market. The new topcoat will allow a greater range of printing methods to be used on standard films, reducing inventory requirements and making printers’ production processes more efficient.
Cardboard-plastic combinations as sustainable packaging choice are helping to reduce plastic consumption, while at the same time ensuring high-quality appearance and stability. Henkel’s Persil 4in1 DISCS detergent packaging, which is produced by Greiner Packaging, is a top example. And this is now even more sustainable, as it contains 50 % recycled polypropylene (r-PP) obtained from discarded household plastics, meaning that postconsumer waste is being reused.
Henkel is stepping up its commitment for sustainability and has set further ambitious packaging targets for 2025 to promote a circular economy. By then, 100 percent of Henkel’s packaging will be recyclable or reusable* and the company will reduce fossil-based virgin plastics by 50 percent in its consumer goods packaging. Additionally, Henkel wants to contribute to avoiding plastic waste being disposed in the environment.
New trends the packaging industry is adopting to take on various functions (which vary from storage to branding) expected from the packaging of a product.
Research has shown that consumers support sustainable packaging for fairly sincere reasons. Consumers genuinely care, and they’re expecting more from brands.
In an exclusive interview with Packaging 360, Mr. Vagish Dixit explains ALPLA’s commitment to offering sustainable solutions for accelerating India’s growth to reach the 5 Trillion-dollar Economy
