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FPA Publishes Perspectives on the Meaning of Sustainability in Flexible Packaging Study Report

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2019, ... that are more obvious to consumers, such as recycling. Consumers are also more likely to believe glass or corrugated packaging is more sustainable than flexible packaging, perhaps due to recycling benefits ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... as “a real recycling success.” In effect, noted one judge, “It takes waste and makes a first-tier product.” Product of the Year The winner of the top prize, the Spirit of Innovation holographic folding ...

FPA Launches New Consumer Website

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... off at grocery stores since most curbside programs are not yet able to sort and process PE films. The store collection program is called “WRAP” (Wrap Recycling Action Program) and is available to more ...

Toray Plastics (America) Joins the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

(News | New Products)

March 05, 2019, ... in 2004. The program involves operating one of the larger solar farms in Rhode Island and two co-generation plants, zero landfill, waste recycling and energy and water conservation. The company is also ...

New INTERPACK Alliance Trade Fair for Middle East Africa Region

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2019, ... technology. Recycling and environmental technology are also on the agenda. “For pacprocess MEA there will be an advisory board composed of high-caliber representatives of international companies from ...

Diversified Plastics Inc. Introduces New Equipment and Facility Addition

(News | New Products)

December 19, 2018, ... for the industrial, textile, hospitality, laundry, agricultural and marine industries, plus waste and recycling plastic containers for restaurants, sports venues and stadiums, apartment and condominium ...

Some Thoughts on the Pressure-Sensitive Industry

(Sticking With It)

November 25, 2018, ... label sticks immediately thereafter.   Such products are already available on a limited basis today. An approach like this might improve recycling of parts. For instance, if we could trigger the release ...

New Challenge Launched to Identify Recovery Solutions for Multi-Material Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

November 13, 2018, ... specialized expertise in supporting and accelerating the work of innovators in the packaging and recycling spaces. “We are delighted to partner with our Innovation Partner the Sustainable Packaging ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Packaging Solutions for Greater Sustainability

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2018, ... barrier packaging solutions, multi-material laminates are used to achieve high barrier properties. But the lamination of different material groups can hamper the recycling process. EcoLamPlus and EcoLam ...

ICE USA 2019 Call for Industry Expert Speakers

(Trade Shows)

November 03, 2018, ...  New processes/ways to get things done (process, products, people) Safety Sustainability/Recycling Potential speakers should email their presentation title and short abstract to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ...

Flexible Stand-up Bags for Cat Litter: Discovering the Sustainability Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... at a higher rate, but due to the moisture barrier needed for cat litter, a film layer is added, which makes recycling much more difficult. This is calculated as a burden and an emission of GHG. The other ...

Keystone Folding Box Co. Introduces Blister Solution for Limited Opioid Prescriptions

(News | New Products)

August 31, 2018, ...  Per its name, Ecoslide-RX also is eco-friendly: Comprised of 100% recyclable paperboard, the packaging separates easily from its internal blister for easy recycling. “Ecoslide-RX can revolutionize ...

L’Oréal and Avery Dennison Collaborate to Eliminate Label Waste

(News | New Products)

August 05, 2018, Avery Dennison’s liner recycling program, supports the company’s sustainability goal to help customers reduce waste from its products. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA | Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), ...

PPC Boot Camp Covers the Industry

(Carton Box)

June 03, 2018, The Paperboard Packaging Council event explained the management and value of waste paperboard in recycling SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) says a group of newcomers to the ...

TLMI Reviews PROP 65 Changes

(Label/Tape)

May 27, 2018, ... effort, which would have potentially recommended to the legislature a bevy of recycling related programs to enact (EPR, minimum content, advanced disposal fees, mandated recycling by businesses, expanded ...

Innovia Films to Focus on High Barrier

(Flexpack)

May 23, 2018, ... thereby reducing food waste. What is also exciting is that we will be developing options that will allow pack simplification by removing/replacing layers within lamination materials that restrict recycling. ...

Inks and Coatings | Catching Up With Sun Chemical’s Felipe Mellado

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

May 14, 2018, ... outlined by the APR. By changing from a traditional solvent to SunLam de- seaming adhesive, shrink labels de-seam and release during the whole bottle wash step of the wet recycling process, without sacrifice ...

Nestlé Announces Environmental Goal

(News | New Products)

April 24, 2018, ... to reduce, re-use, and recycle." The company focuses on three core areas: eliminate non-recyclable plastics; encourage the use of plastics that allow better recycling rates; and eliminate or change complex ...

Sleeve Label Awards | AWA Confers 4 with Top Honors

(Label/Tape)

April 19, 2018, ...  STEP FORWARD FOR RECYCLING Earning recognition for making an environmental contribution went to Safety Seal Plastics once again for another beer can sleeve label, this time for "Big Spruce Tag! You’re ...

Cortec Celebrates Expansion of Facility

(Flexpack)

April 10, 2018, ... manager Tim Bliss explained that Cortec is helping reduce carbon footprints for itself and its customers through an expanding recycling program that will be housed in a new warehouse. The company reduces ...