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Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, ... materials for waste bags". The study considered bioplastics, virgin polyethylene, and recycled polyethylene. These conclusions can be reasonably extended to plastic packaging materials. VpCI126 Blue ...

NPE2012 Has Exciting Opening

(Substrates)

April 01, 2012, ...  Along with the “return of the machines,” one of the main themes of NPE2012 is advances in technology for bioplastics. Dozens of exhibitors are involved, ranging from manufacturers of new bio-based resins, ...

Featuring More Stars of NPE2012

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2012, Among the highlights at NPE2012 event will be bioplastics, motion control solutions, and what is said to be the world’s smallest blown film line   WASHINGTON, DC | NPE2012 is approaching quickly. ...

Flexible Packaging | Clear Lam Develops Renewable Package for Snack Cheese

(Flexpack)

February 20, 2012, ... are produced from plant-based bioplastics derived from Natureworks Ingeo PLA (polylactic acid) along with ingredients that enhance performance. These materials are part of the company’s Project EarthClear ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... industry is on the rise. According to the trade association European Bioplastics, this industry challenges the economic crisis, building new plants and investing in product innovation. The biodegradable ...

SPE's EUROTEC 2011 Scheduled in Barcelon

(Trends/Management News)

November 18, 2010, ... mold design & rapid tooling; bioplastics; and colors and additives. For information on submitting presentations, or to download a brochure on event sponsorships, visit www.4spe.org/spe-eurotec-conference. ...

People Making News in the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

August 31, 2010, ... commercial director and general manager of Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web, Middle East. Kristy-Barbara Lange becomes head of communications for the European Bioplastics association, Berlin, ...

NPE2012 Has Much To Celebrate

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2010, ... Design Competition. Besides hundreds of free-standing company exhibits, NPE2012 will offer multi-exhibitor pavilions focusing on sustainability and relevant technologies such as bioplastics, energy ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, ... new compostable films can be used in packaging applications such as fresh produce, bakery, dairy, or confectionery and will complement the existing bioplastics used in packaging already.” What's happening ...

New Technologies Highlighted at NPE2009 Exhibition

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2009, ... will stand as a milestone in historical transition, according to The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), producer of the triennial NPE. Once the stuff of pure research, now bioplastics have become ...

SPI Opens 'Multilingual Online Resource

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2009, ... Pavilion, with sectors for sustainability, bioplastics, nanotechnology, and energy. For a number of the co-located events at NPE2009, package plans and multi-event discounts are available to both U.S. ...

SPE Names Finalists in Clean Plastics Technology Competition

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2009, ... 26, the second day of GPEC. "This diverse group of enterprising companies will disclose innovative technologies ranging from alternative energy sources to bioplastics to new approaches in the fields ...

NPE to Highlight Emerging Technology

(Substrates)

December 31, 2008, ... government agencies, and research consortia active in four sectors: sustainability, bioplastics, nanotechnology, and energy (including conservation and alternate sources). The corporate sponsor of the ...

NPE2009 Pavilion to Highlight 'Emerging Technologies

(News Eclips)

November 04, 2008, ... bioplastics, nanotechnology, and energy - the last including conservation and alternate sources. The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), founder and producer of the triennial NPE event, is accepting ...

Interpack 2008 Exceeds Expectations

(News Eclips)

May 20, 2008, ... interest were presentations on “Bioplastics in Packaging” and “InnovationParc Packaging,” sponsored by Pro Carton Intl. (the European Assn. of Cartonboard and Carton Mfrs.), EHI Retail Inst., the Pan-European ...

Emerging Nations

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2008, ... in the EU have given rise to various trends reflecting the differences in national characteristics. Here is a summary gleaned from both personal observations and informed interviews: Bioplastics in ...

Mondi Debuts Biodegradable Packaging Solutions at Interpack

(News | New Products)

March 30, 2008, Sustainability is an absolute necessity for the leading businesses of today. At the 'Bioplastics in Packaging' exhibition Vienna, Austria | Sustainability is an absolute necessity for the leading businesses ...

Biodegradable Plastics in Packaging Applications

(Archive)

June 04, 2006, Bioplastic packaging materials offer some exciting possibilities, but do they make commercial sense? How far advanced is the technology and how are they performing in the real world? Found out at the Biodegradable ...

Converting Industry News

(Magazine)

January 30, 2006, ... four technologies: nanotechnology; bioplastics; energy efficiency; and recycling. The Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), sponsor of NPE, reports the New Technology Pavilion will include exhibits by ...