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KM Packaging Launches Mono Material Polypropylene Lidding Films

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September 13, 2020, ... film is reportedly designed for recycling around the world, with some countries already having well-developed recycling infrastructures for polyolefin (polyethylene and polypropylene) plastics. KM Packaging’s ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... (PVDC), polyethylene (PE) and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These formulas have been well-optimized over the years to provide strength and protection as well as resistance to factors ...

Avery Dennison First to Certify BOPP Films for HDPE Recycling Under APR Guidance

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July 29, 2020, ... polyethylene (HDPE) plastics, validation that the labels will separate cleanly from the substrate using standard recycling processes. “We are committed to continually enhancing and validating the recyclability ...

Domino’s New K600i Embellishment Solution

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July 01, 2020, ... single fluid.  It can be compatible with standard medias including polyethylene, polypropylene and under the right conditions certain coated papers. “This new UV67CL ink for use with our high speed, ...

Gutfried Organic Chicken Meat Sausage in Innovative Packaging

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June 17, 2020, ... different polymers and are produced by the film producer SÜDPACK. BASF supplies the necessary polyamide, SABIC supplies the polyethylene. Both components are based on raw materials that have been recycled ...

Rising to the Challenge

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June 14, 2020, ... Borgerding, who will assist in the assembly of the gowns. The process has involved Mondi Halle extruding a 750 mm-diameter polyethylene film tube that forms the body of the slip-over gown. Mondi Gronau ...

Breaking the Recycling Barrier: Cortec Repulpable Moisture Barrier Paper Stands Apart in VCI Packaging Industry

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June 12, 2020, When it comes to rust preventative packaging for metal parts, most VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) moisture barrier papers are waxed or coated with polyethylene (PE). When it comes to rust preventative ...

How Flexo Printers Can Help Brands With Green Initiatives

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May 21, 2020, ... for printing on unique substrates such as polyethylene, which is recyclable and requires less plastic to produce. Previously, polyethylene and low gauge films could be barriers to quality printing, as ...

Be Part of the Circular Economy by Opting for Cortec® Recyclable Moisture-Barrier Paper and Linerboard

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April 28, 2020, ... as polyethylene and wax coatings have historically been used to seal porous paper to create a moisture barrier. When coated this way, the resulting paper product is an environmental problem and cannot ...

The Back Page: Taking it back 54 years

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April 23, 2020, ... and is wound into rolls, then is extrusion coated with polyethylene on the foil dies, the foil surface must be protected or separated from the paper by a “wash” coating. If no coating is used during ...

How Flexo Printers Can Help Brands With Green Initiatives

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April 22, 2020, ... press technology and design play a crucial role in achieving quality and providing efficiencies.  Some printing presses are optimized for printing on unique substrates such as polyethylene, which is recyclable ...

AIMCAL Announces Winners During Virtual Award Ceremony

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April 16, 2020, ... (Noida, India), earned the Sustainability Award with its completely recyclable asymmetric nylon – polyethylene (5-micron nylon in 20-micron PE)/ reverse-printed/adhesive/60-micron special PE structure. ...

Polymer Film & Bag Commences Production of Multilayered Films on Second Extrusion Line

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April 08, 2020, ... polyethylene flexible packaging market.” The company partnered with Windmöller & Hölscher Corp. (W&H), a world leader in blown and cast film extrusion technology and installed two W&H film lines to ...

European Recycling Markets Reel From Coronavirus

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March 22, 2020, ... to shift. Sources in the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market - the most widely recycled plastic across Europe - are already seeing a change in consumer behavior, particularly around buying ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Opens New PEF Division Innovation Center

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March 16, 2020, ... advanced, precision-engineered, irradiation-crosslinked, polypropylene and polyethylene foam for automotive, flooring, and industrial applications, including gasket, tape, and composites. Toray’s foams ...

Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?

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March 02, 2020, ... packaging is a combination of them,” said Pavone. “When we talk about replacing plastic, we are actually talking about replacing a wide range of laminate materials, including PET (polyethylene terephthalate), ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

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February 24, 2020, ... more sustainable liquid cartons made with Dow’s renewable-based PE resins. Dow’s renewable-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resins, DOWTM LDPE product range, are used to coat the cardboard as well ...

Cor-Pak VpCI Stretch Film Fights Corrosion While Keeping Packages in Place

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February 16, 2020, ... cause condensation corrosion. Cor-Pak VpCI Stretch Film can help equipment reach customers in good condition and maintain a positive company image for manufacturers. The combination of polyethylene resins ...

Hey Buddy Can You Spare a Dyne?

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January 19, 2020, ... recognized as an industry standard. It is highly recommended that you invest in the test document ASTM D2578 – 17,  Standard Test Method for Wetting Tension of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Films to properly ...

Flexible Packages Standing Out in 2019

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December 11, 2019, ... Frosch Pouch Made of Polyethylene - Werner & Mertz GmbH and Mondi Group developed the sustainable, 100 percent polyethylene (PE) Frosch pouch to replace its previous multi-material flexible packaging for ...