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Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... that made of bio-based renewable materials. Paper is the most widely recognized renewable material, but bio-based polymers are also available. By incorporating a renewable material, packaging users can ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(Roll Handling)

December 12, 2021, ... acetate and later polyester as the substrates, which can biodegrade. The future sees a push to produce biodegradable glitter to meet environmental objections to PVC substrates. Today, glitter is a worldwide ...

The Discovery, Development of Glitter

(News | New Products)

November 28, 2021, ... acetate and later polyester as the substrates, which can biodegrade. The future sees a push to produce biodegradable glitter to meet environmental objections to PVC substrates. Today, glitter is a worldwide ...

Neograf Solutions’ New Advanced Graphenes Targets Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers Markets

(News | New Products)

October 26, 2021, ... chromium at lower loading levels. In marine coatings, GNPs are anti-corrosive and can improve a ship’s fuel efficiency by reducing drag due to hull biofouling. GNPs also prevent crack propagation in ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches a New, 8.7-Meter Polypropylene Film Line

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2021, ... are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of two solar farms and two cogeneration systems, energy ...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Coating Methods

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2021, ... on October 20, at 9:00 AM – 9:25 AM  at the AIMCAL R2R USA Conference co-located with ICEC USA Trade Show. Presenter Bio Scott Zwierlein is the coating process engineer at Frontier, a Delta ModTech ...

Sabic Certified Renewable Polymers Used in New More Sustainable Delizio Coffee Capsules

(News | New Products)

June 01, 2021, ... capsule machines. Delica is using certified renewable polypropylene (PP) resins in the coffee capsules. The bio-feedstock based “second generation” materials are part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio ...

KM Packaging Launches Compostable Product Range

(News | New Products)

November 30, 2020, ... new range of compostable products. The C-Range of bio-plastic packaging materials includes shrink wrap, stretch wrap, adhesive tape, nets and bags. It enhances KM’s portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names Christopher Voght General Manager of the Torayfan® Division

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2020, ... that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of one of Rhode Island’s larger solar farms and ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... and will not compost naturally into the earth or a landfill. Biodegradable: Typically made from plants, foods, or animal sources, biodegradable products break down over a period of time through the action ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... and will not compost naturally into the earth or a landfill. Biodegradable: Typically made from plants, foods, or animal sources, biodegradable products break down over a period of time through the action ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... important ink market trends can play a role in helping to reach sustainability goals. Bio-renewable/compostable ink content - Brand owners should work closely with converters to ensure that the inks, ...

Acucote Introduces Broad Stocked Portfolio of Cannabis Label Materials

(Label/Tape)

April 01, 2020, ... included in the Acucote Cannabis Portfolio including P2000 (durable rubber resin for plant life cycle), P50 (durable acrylic for plant life cycle), CP1 (environmental rubber resin with biodegradable components), ...

How Flexible Packaging Converters Stand to Benefit from Rising Snack Culture

(News | New Products)

October 17, 2019, ... from bio-based polymers. As a result, converters have access to the latest high-performance, bio-based thermoplastic starch and polylactic acid films. These advancements will allow the converting industry ...

Labels Address Transparency, Convenience and Compliance

(Label/Tape)

May 08, 2019, ... into ways to provide needed content and graphics without creating packaging nightmares. And, it all needs to be done without forcing consumers to consider bionic eyesight to decipher tiny type. About ...

Sustain the World: the Case for Flexible Packaging

(Case Studies)

May 06, 2019, ... can bolster sustainability. From bio-based materials and consumer education, to mono-material recyclable structures and recycling infrastructure, we look forward to the fruits of these collaborations and ...

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

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... carbon “credit” for the carbon sink/sequestration that occurs as a tree grows. The EcoImpact-COMPASS® software considers biogenic carbon (emissions of burning biomass for electricity) and designates as ...

Tetra Pak's Fully Renewable Package on Display at Museu

(Carton Box)

March 05, 2018, Tetra Rex Bio-based beverage carton featured at the Museum of Brands in London LUND, SWEDEN | Tetra Pak has now delivered more than half a billion packs of Tetra Rex Bio-based, the world’s first beverage ...

EFIA Looks at a Flexo Challenge

(News | New Products)

February 20, 2018, ... or biodegradability…. the list goes on, the argument can be swung in many directions between pack types and substrates.” However, the real issue, says EFIA, is the collective inability of the entire packaging ...

ISCST Symposium Issues Call for Papers

(Coating/Laminating)

January 07, 2018, ... processes, the agenda presents emerging applications such as photovoltaics, fuel and battery cells, biomedical applications, and electronic displays. Higgins says, “The Symposium is a great place to learn ...