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Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... into carbon dioxide and water; it also needs to “look” like compost, should not produce any toxic material, and should be able to support plant life. Compostable items are made from plant materials such ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

(News | New Products)

April 16, 2020, ... shrinks the carbon footprint of the packaging but also reduces its cost,” noted one judge. “Even though most U.S. consumers don’t have access to industrial composting facilities, consumers view compostability ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... impact the ecosystem. Brand owners are now responsible for using safe packaging that will maintain freshness and be sustainable, and proving that they are doing their part in decreasing their carbon ...

PFFC’s Companies to Watch

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2020, ... reduce their carbon footprint by returning used VpCI films to Cortec for recycling. Cortec reprocesses it into new VpCI film products at up to 20 percent recycled content, a level at which Cortec can ensure ...

Metallized Packaging Advancements From Terphane

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, Packaging solutions that offer a smaller carbon footprint than traditional packaging are reportedly Terphane’s top priority. Packaging solutions that offer a smaller carbon footprint than traditional ...

Zolemba Improves Production Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 08, 2020, ... its carbon footprint.  One example of this is an extra benefit of non-stop production.  By keeping the production lines running there are no issues with damage to the substrate caused by residual heat ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

(Flexpack)

December 11, 2019, ... total carbon footprint by not relying on 100 percent virgin polymers. Sun Centre USA announced its latest pouch machinery is successfully producing multi-chamber pouches based on Arranti’s patented pouch ...

The New Generation of Comexi Offset CI8 Introduces New Solutions for Flexible Packaging

(News | New Products)

October 20, 2019, ... carbon footprint, as well as avoid solvent retention and the risk of explosion. On the whole, the Comexi Offset CI press can be crowned as the best environmental solution for flexible packaging. For ...

AWT Launches Terrene Portfolio of Sustainable Label and Packaging Materials

(News | New Products)

July 29, 2019, AWT Labels & Packaging, Inc. (AWT) has unveiled a robust selection of sustainable label and packaging materials. AWT Labels & Packaging, Inc. (AWT) has unveiled a robust selection of sustainable label ...

Sustain the World: the Case for Flexible Packaging

(Case Studies)

May 06, 2019, ... between different packaging formats. The results from the case studies show that flexible packaging has more favorable environmental attributes for carbon impact, fossil fuel usage, water usage, product-to-package ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Stand-Up Pouches for Laundry Detergent Pods — A LCA Case Study

(Case Studies)

May 01, 2019, ... formats. The results from the case studies show that flexible packaging has more favorable environmental attributes for carbon impact, fossil fuel usage, water usage, product-to-package ratio, as well ...

AIMCAL Awards

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2019, ... Films Business (Noida, India). Available in metallized (F-PCR/M) or clear aluminum-oxide-coated (F-PCR/A structures, the film represents a 75 percent reduction in carbon footprint versus virgin BOPET grades. ...

Investors Back Grass Paper: Recycled Paper Alternative Shows Promise for Good Returns

(Online Exclusives)

December 13, 2018, ... By producing the paper with regional, natural, unpulped fibers, the material for the product line consumes 50 percent  less carbon, energy, chemicals, and saves approximately 6.000 liters of  water per ...

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 ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Packaging Solutions for Greater Sustainability

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2018, ... in the industry for more sustainable packaging solutions,” says Alexander Baumgartner, CEO of Constantia Flexibles. The packaging line Ecolutions meets sustainable requirements, reduces the carbon footprint ...

Mondi Offers Next Generation of Bag-in-Box Technical Films

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2018, ... in this manner results in the use of about 25 percent less material while also reducing transport weight and hence the overall carbon footprint.” A current customer is already running trials of this ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2018

(News | New Products)

September 02, 2018, ... the new plastics economy. In addition, waste matrix collected from the live press demonstrations will be brought here, baled and sent to Convergen Energy who will make the waste into low carbon fuel pellets. ...

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

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... juice-flavored beverages. The results from the case studies show that flexible packaging has preferable environmental attributes for carbon impact, fossil fuel usage, water usage, product-to-package ratio, ...

Q&A Roundtable | How The Pouch/Bag Making Market Is Evolving

(Bag Pouch)

May 10, 2018, ... factor. When shifting from rigid packaging, we are already reducing the carbon footprint with a reduction in materials and logistical costs. Additionally, we also see multinational companies striving to ...

DuPont & ADM Partner on Biobased Pilot Facility

(Flexpack)

April 30, 2018, ... life. With that better barrier, companies will be able to design significantly lighter weight packages, lowering the carbon emissions and significant costs related with shipping carbonated beverages. CONTACT ...