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Driving Flexible Packaging

(Flexpack)

November 07, 2019, ... in a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.  Sustainability - Sustainability requires barrier solutions that do not interfere with recycling. Diving into additional industry trends ...

First Certified Biodegradable Anticorrosion Film powered by Nano VpCI®

(News | New Products)

June 04, 2019, ... longer needed, EcoCorr  can be composted and will degrade into carbon dioxide and water.  EcoCorr film meets NACE TM0208-2018 and German TL-8135-002 standards for corrosion protection. * This product ...

Now Plastics Introduces 60 to 90 Percent PCR PET Films

(New Products)

November 07, 2018, ... PET films, offering high impact strength and extremely effective barrier properties against water, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen. According to Now Plastics CEO, Larry Silverstein, “As both regulators ...

IoPP Names Winners of 2018 AmeriStar Awards

(Flexpack)

May 29, 2018, ... channel directly above the metallized layer. Carbon dioxide lasers are applied within a 2-micron tolerance, a significant development that allows for preservation of the barrier properties. Pattern-applied ...

Cortec Products Recertified as Compostable

(Flexpack)

July 18, 2017, ... industrial compost setting, will fully biodegrade into carbon dioxide and water within a matter of weeks, with no eco-toxicity to the soil, plants, or microorganisms involved in the process. Neither relies ...

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... increased by about 20% due to voluntary efforts by the pulp and paper industry and the increasing number of Americans who recycle every day. AP&PA member pulp and paper mills produce carbon-neutral biomass ...

Avery Dennison Adds Narrow Web Solutions

(Label/Tape)

September 18, 2016, ... permeation, absorption, and attack by traditionally aggressive ingredients Provide outstanding gas barriers to oxygen, moisture, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide The expanded Stickpak Portfolio for single-serve ...

UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, ... in carbon dioxide emissions by 15% (roughly the amount produced on a short airline flight) during the product life-cycle. "Our LCA study was insightful," says Gabriela Neves Ferri, R&D Manager, Baumgarten. ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... of different label stock products and get credible information on the environmental performance of their labels in terms of energy usage, water consumption, and carbon dioxide emissions. This tool covers ...

Common Barrier Packaging Polymers—Their Functions & Applications

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 05, 2016, ... usually oxygen, water, and light. Sometimes the purpose is to keep something in, such as in modified atmosphere packaging, and sometimes it is to let something out, such as carbon dioxide in cheese packaging. ...

Uflex Reports Film with Water and Oxygen Barriers

(Flexpack)

March 13, 2016, ... Flexfresh, an Equilibrium Modified Atmospheric Packaging, (EMAP) said to “maintain consistent oxygen and carbon dioxide inside the bag during the shelf life of fresh produce,” according to Ashok Chaturvedi, ...

Innovation for Solving Problems

(Innovation Station)

February 18, 2016, ... 13. The movie depicts the failed attempt to land on the moon by Commander James Lovell and team after an oxygen tank exploded. At one point, because of escalating carbon dioxide levels, there was a critical ...

On Print | UV LED Is Beyond the Tipping Point

(On Print)

January 11, 2016, ... systems have been installed with inerting—the air in the cure zone is displaced by nitrogen, or the combustion products of air and gas, basically nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Hg bulbs typically have ...

Cortec Adds to Biodegradable Line

(Materials)

August 23, 2015, ... non-toxic, aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol. Once the liquid solution of PVOH comes into contact with common microorganisms, such as those found in water-treatment plants, conversion to carbon dioxide ...

Polymax Materials Suited for Sensory-Sensitive Applications

(Materials)

February 24, 2015, ... of the sensory-sensitive materials can be used to manage permeation of carbon dioxide, water vapor, and oxygen, among other uses. Furthermore, these materials can be used in tubing for the delivery of ...

Champion Machinery Corrugated Line Is Upgraded

(Corrugated)

January 20, 2015, ... has been significantly reduced and carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by 25%. The second improvement has led to a simplified process. Also, each production line is now capable of producing 30 ...

MOCON Changes Name of German Subsidiary

(Controls)

December 16, 2014, ... technical support throughout Europe. Its focus has been on MOCON permeation measurement systems for oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide, and LIPPKE-branded package testing systems. MOCON GmbH will ...

BI-AX Corn-Based Film Achieves Price Parity

(Materials)

November 15, 2014, ... in turn fuel demand for compostable, biodegradable plastic film made without any hydrocarbon inputs,” says Tom Inglis, BI-AX’s general manager. “Environmentally aware consumers are demanding an earth-friendly ...

MOCON and Inspection Systems Establish Lab in Australia

(Inspection/Defect Detection)

April 28, 2013, ... We are pleased to announce the establishment of this new laboratory with its wide range of testing options.” Laboratory capabilities include oxygen, water vapor, and carbon dioxide permeation testing; ...

Corrugated | Converter Forecasts $1 Million Savings with Energy Reduction System

(Carton Box)

April 28, 2013, ... is just one benefit generated by the WPS Global system. Environmental sustainability and surge protection are other positive aspects. The WPS Global solution has lowered Freedom’s CO2 (carbon dioxide) ...