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Toppan Develops New Barrier Coated Paper for Packaging

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2021, ... Because GL-X-P itself is heat sealable, a structure consisting only of paper is possible, cutting plastic consumption and facilitating a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to approximately 35 percent when ...

Phoseon Introduces Nexus ONE Sustainable UV LED Curing Products for Flexographic Printing

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2021, ... mercury UV curing: Pollution Prevention: 50 percent less CO2 emissions; Energy Savings: Up to 85 percent; Waste Reduction: No spare parts/replacement bulbs; Eco-friendly: Environmentally sustainable ...

UFLEX Unveils Breakthrough Set of Products & Solutions

(News | New Products)

August 29, 2021, ... friendly with no carbon dioxide emissions outshines the traditional process in which solvents are used; Material reduction at source with three-ply stand-up spout pouches for large quantity liquids: ...

DS Smith Paper Mill in Georgia Saluted for Its Environmental Stewardship

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2021, ... of carbon reduction targets, including a science-based target that requires a 40 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions per ton of product by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, and a commitment to reach ...

Water-Based Flexographic Printing Steps Up to the Sustainability Challenge

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June 30, 2021, ... including printing, to moderate their emissions of CO2 and other global warming gases such as CH4 and N2O. As a leading supplier to the flexographic printing industry, Asahi Photoproducts is dedicated ...

Marvaco Moves to New Facilities in Finland with New Technology – a Major Step Towards Carbon-Neutral Production

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2021, ... emissions have been taken into account even better than before. In addition, the new production facilities are in the city of Pori at a logistically sound location, which ensures excellent connections ...

The Myriad Benefits of Metallized Packaging

(Flexpack)

December 28, 2020, ... the production of a 230g pouch for beverages consumes between 0.54 and 2.90 mega joules less energy compared to a rigid package – glass or plastic – with the same capacity and the CO2 emission is lower ...

Sustainability and the eCommerce Explosion

(Adhesives)

November 13, 2020, ... label may be fully recycled at end life. Recycled or recovered paper fiber offers economic and ecological benefits. And, paper recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions from landfilled paper and saves ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... emissions, greenhouse gases in general are a major contributor to global warming. The modern packaging environment also offers film substrates derived from cellulose and PLA (polylactic acid), which ...

Stora Enso Introduces Low Carbon Paperboard for Chocolate Packaging

(News | New Products)

June 02, 2020, ... allows for 70 percent reduction of CO2 emissions in production compared to competition due to fossil-free energy production and a patented fiber treatment technology, FiberLight Tec™ by Stora Enso, to ...

Belgian Company Invests for Added Quality, Productivity and Sustainability

(News | New Products)

May 24, 2020, ... picture. For instance, we can charge more since we can achieve a quality very close to heatset without having to use a dryer, which is not only expensive to run but also has high CO2 emissions and other ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... emissions, greenhouse gases in general are a major contributor to global warming. The modern packaging environment also offers film substrates derived from cellulose and PLA (polylactic acid), which ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... carbon footprint by decreasing the number of truckloads of product that need to be delivered. This reduces fuel costs and lowers emissions as well. Sustainable Focus As the world continues to focus ...

Metallized Packaging Advancements From Terphane

(News | New Products)

April 06, 2020, ... the same filling capacity. The study demonstrated that the energy and CO2 emissions are lower during the production process of a pouch versus rigid packaging. Empty pouches are lighter and less bulky ...

Novolex Introduces Supplier Code of Conduct

(News | New Products)

August 18, 2019, ... operations on the environment by encouraging reductions in the use of energy and water and the generation of waste and emissions. The Code includes anti-corruption and anti-bribery provisions as well ...

Assessing the Sustainability Benefits: Flexible Stand-Up Pouches for Motor Oil — A LCA Case Study

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April 16, 2019, ... rigid HDPE bottle has a greenhouse gas emission about 1.5X that of the flexible stand-up pouch with fitment. Even though rigid HDPE bottles are recycled at a rate of 34.4 percent, 2X as much material still ...

Constantia Flexibles Introduces Packaging Solutions for Greater Sustainability

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2018, ... system mainly used for pet food. Thanks to a new, water-based – instead of a solvent-based – coating system for the container as well as for the punched lid, the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds ...

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

(Bag Pouch)

August 31, 2018, ... its weight advantage, the flexible stand-up bag comes ahead of the other packaging types in fossil fuel consumption. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Comparison When looking at the greenhouse gas emissions ...

Greif Technology Aids Barrier of IBCs

(Carton Box)

June 24, 2018, ... emissions into the air coming from their product; and increased protection of their product against oxygen permeation from outside the container.” The product is suitable for a range of markets including ...

Monadnock Offers Guide to Environmental Options

(Flexpack)

May 15, 2018, ... are quantifiable: increased use of renewable electricity; CO2 equivalent emission reductions; replacing plastics with renewable, recycled and/or recyclable materials in the supply chain. Company says ...