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Compatibility of the ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers with the recycling process was tested by an independent laboratory. A compatibilizer layer was originally put into the structure, in order to test how an embedded solution could improve the recyclability of a structure usually considered difficult to recycle.
As the leading industry trade show CHINAPLAS was confirmed to be rescheduled to early August, many of the exhibitors are already planning to strengthen their presence at the upcoming show.
The official media of CHINAPLAS, CPRJ, has recently released the news about the resumption of operations and some exhibitors’ responses
Contiweb, a specialist in state-of-the-art technologies for printing, advanced drying and web-handling, announces today the launch of its Digital Fluid Applicator (DFA), a standalone remoistening applicator for digital web presses, developed to significantly improve the quality of digitally printed products.
The European Union has published on 18 February 2020 a delegated regulation classifying titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a category 2 suspected carcinogen by inhalation under EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures.
Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley has warned suppliers they could face the axe if they don’t get on board with the discounter’s packaging commitments.
In a frank letter, Hurley has told suppliers that Aldi’s pledge – that packaging will be 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable across own label by 2022 and across all products by 2025 – is “non-negotiable”. Future buying decisions “will be based on our supply partners’ ability to lead and adapt in this area”.
Leading consumer brands Ariel, Pantene and Fairy accelerate journey to deliver P&G’s Ambition 2030.
Signal’s new Ecolo Clean toothbrushes break the mould. The brush handles are made from fully recycled plastic and come in recyclable paper packaging.
India’s largest multinational flexible packaging company and a global player in polymer sciences, today declared its earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Its consolidated net profit was up 56.7% YoY at INR 84.6 cr.
A recently updated and extended study by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (ifeu), commissioned by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), has underlined the original study’s findings. It shows clearly that flexible packaging is a more effective route to resource efficiency and reducing carbon footprint than using rigid packaging formats or focusing entirely on recycling.
UPM Raflatac is labeling a smarter future by answering the growing demand of increasing the amount of recycled content in packaging materials. New UPM Raflatac PE PCR White TC 85 label material, made with 30 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic from household waste and a minimum of 55 percent post-industrial (PIR) plastic, supports the circular use of materials and helps brand owners reach their sustainability goals. PE PCR White TC 85 is available in Europe for the home and personal care markets.
DIC Corporation and its subsidiary DIC Graphics Corporation announced today they have successfully developed an instant curing solvent-free adhesive for general purpose packaging, DUALAM™. The instant curing technology is a result of collaborative innovation together with Fuji Kikai Kogyo Co., Ltd. who was responsible for the design and creation of a solvent-free lamination machine perfectly suited for DUALAM™.
