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INDA Appoints Jen Greenamoyer as New Director of Government Affairs

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has named experienced policy advocate Jennifer “Jen” Greenamoyer as its new Director of Government Affairs INDA, The Association of the Nonwoven ...

Changing the way we look at environmental regulations.

(Magazine)

April 30, 1996, ...  Another government body, the President's Council on Sustainable Development, is recommending in a draft report that "the government should provide greater flexibility for achieving environmental goals, ...

APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

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November 20, 2024, ... significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. Responding to the growing demand for more accountability in recycling from government regulators, brand companies and in the ...

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... development to promote a circular economy and help their customers meet their own sustainability targets. In addition to sustainability targets, environmental groups and non-governmental organizations ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, ... plastics treaty and multiple national plastic pacts all focused on building a circular economy, plastic packaging is a major focus of many sustainability efforts. Consumer pressure and government regulations ...

Creating a Circular Packaging Value Chain: How collaboration with suppliers helps converters meet brand owner demands

(News | New Products)

April 28, 2024, ... their scope 3 emissions.  In addition, governments and retailers are introducing requirements regarding recycled content and packaging recyclability. Brands are focused on designing for recyclability ...

Innovation in Extrusion Barriers Can Reduce Brand Owners’ Dependence on Plastic

(Coating/Laminating)

April 17, 2024, ... plastics on federal lands by 2032. Another driving catalyst for more efficient packaging solutions is both consumer demand and government regulations around reducing CO2. Aside from the challenges associated ...

Impressive lineup for drupa cube

(Upcoming Conference News)

February 01, 2024, ... on topics such as waste management, recycling and sustainability. Clavin Lakhan is also part of the "Waste Wiki" project, aiming to bridge the gap between academia, industry and government on waste management ...

Addressing Plastic Waste with Mono-web Coatings

(Coating/Laminating)

October 25, 2023, ...  3 https://www.osler.com/en/resources/regulations/2022/government-of-canada-bans-many-single-use-plastics   About the Author Rick Stokes advances and diversifies Sun Chemical’s portfolio of coatings, ...

LEEA welcomes extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

(News | New Products)

August 22, 2023, The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has welcomed the UK Government Department for Business and Trade (DBT) announcement The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has welcomed the UK Government ...

CalRecycle Seeks Input on Plastic-pollution Reduction Rules

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2023, ... as: The packaging industry, retailers and grocers Local governments, recyclers, composters and haulers Nonprofits, environmental justice organizations and community groups What – Give input ...

LEEA Unveils #GLAD2023 Schedule

(News | New Products)

June 19, 2023, ... conversations with the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), principally regarding UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking. Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, said, “The ...

Sustainability and Productivity – a Must for Today’s Labels

(Flexpack)

February 19, 2023, ... to pile up and governments setting stricter targets for recycling and diversion goals, sustainability is smart business. Label and packaging converters and end-users are expecting more from their suppliers ...

Recycled and Recyclable: The Woven Plastic Bag of the Future

(Bag Pouch)

February 05, 2023, ...  Governments in a number of countries are introducing legislative measures to make plastic packaging more sustainable. The EU Plastic Packaging Levy, the UK Plastic Packaging Tax or directives proposed ...

Empire Highlights Graphics Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2021, ... digital artwork incorporating required revisions to meet government regulations and incorporate barcodes. The finished products are faithful reproductions of the original look and feel, updated for use ...

Thermochromic Ink Helps Ensure Higher Safety Standards for Packaged Food

(News | New Products)

November 18, 2020, ... changes from black to blue when the food package reaches the correct temperature of between 115 and 125oC.   With the growing regulatory demands by governments for proper coding and marking on cooked ...

Labeling Productivity: Overcoming Common Obstacles

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2020, ... kits for assembly-line labeling or for finishing areas where all labels are applied at the same time. Label kits are particularly valuable in situations where product liability concerns or government regulations ...

Coating on Trial

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2020, ... friendly. No easy task, given the media attention, consumer concern and pressure from governments and action groups, coupled with an uncomfortable awareness that time may be running out. Research and ...

The FPA Launches New Website

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2020, ... sustainability, the role of packaging in reducing food waste, and food safety issues. The new ‘Advocacy’ section highlights FPA efforts to ensure reasonable government legislation and regulations around ...

AMI’S Multilayer Flexible Packaging 2020 Conference

(Upcoming Conference News)

January 22, 2020, ... energy. Media focus on “single use plastics” includes flexible packaging, despite its valuable contribution to food waste prevention. Governments are responding with accelerated regulations. Companies ...