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- Spear P-S Materials Aid PET Recycling
- (Green)
- August 21, 2012, ... has developed clear and white pressure-sensitive film label materials that are compatible with the recycling of PET bottles. Working in conjunction with the Assn. of Post-Consumer Plastic Recyclers testing ...
- PMMI Study Explores Trends & Challenges in Labeling
- (Label/Tape)
- July 24, 2012, ... materials, including soy-based film, tree-free and paper-free stocks made from stone, and post-consumer recycled materials. Thirteen percent of surveyed end-users say they’re actively moving away ...
- PMMI Looks at Economics, Label Trends
- (Label/Tape)
- June 30, 2012, The July 2012 issue of “PMMI Reports” sees growth through year’s end; trends in labeling include thinner stock, sustainability, and improved tracking RESTON, VA | News of note from “PMMI Reports,” ...
- Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain
- (Label/Tape)
- November 10, 2011, ... equipment. Sustainability and recycling initiatives also will be future market drivers. Why Such Emphasis on Post-Consumer Waste? An Vossen, manager of Plarebel, the Belgium national recycling association ...
- Green Trends Prevail
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2011, ... post-consumer recycled fiber (PCF). At the end of November 2010, International Paper (IP) and Starbucks issued a press release regarding a six-week pilot project completed at Mississippi River Pulp ...
- High & Mighty
- (Flexpack)
- September 02, 2010, Pine Poly Partners with NextLife Packaging Group To Produce High Molecular Weight HDPE Bags & Film Using 50% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic A line of sustainable, high molecular weight HDPE bags and film ...
- Green Converting: Leading the Pack
- (Flexography)
- August 31, 2010, ... Up to 20% post-consumer waste on certain grades of paper stock is used and up to 10% post-consumer waste for wet-strength paper. An extended color gamut option (Hexachrome) is offered, which reduces ...
- Papers Are 'Green
- (Flexpack)
- May 31, 2010, Loop recycled and environmentally preferable papers are made with renewable energy and post-consumer fiber. Line is said to offer a large selection of Loop recycled and environmentally preferable papers ...
- FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand
- (News | New Products)
- November 08, 2009, ... to traditional materials used in the manufacture of foodservice packaging are making paper, plastic, and aluminum greener because of increased use of post-consumer recycled content and source reduction ...
- Hot Cup Combos
- (Substrates)
- October 31, 2009, ... some environmental concern in the package design. However, only Dixie?Insulair, while competing with its own sibling PerfecTouch, claims at least 12% or 25% of post-consumer fiber content in its green ...
- 100% Recyclable CPET Trays Provide Sustainability Benefits
- (News Eclips)
- September 30, 2009, ... of 17% post-consumer recycled material, using an FDA-certified clean recycling stream that complies with regulations for food contact. Alcan Packaging's CPET reportedly deliver seven times the barrier ...
- WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT
- (New Products)
- September 30, 2009, ... Green 100% Recycled Papers for HP Indigo presses are FSC certified and made from 100% post-consumer waste fibers. They are Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF), Process Chlorine-Free (PCF), acid-free, lignin-free, ...
- PTI Recycling Formed To Sell rPET System Globally
- (Substrates)
- July 31, 2009, ... turning post-consumer PET containers into reusable food-grade resin. PTI Recycling Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastic Technologies Inc., has been formed to bring the production process to ...
- PTI Recycling Systems To Sell/Service rPET System Globally
- (News | New Products)
- July 12, 2009, ... for blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming applications, as well flex-pack applications by efficiently turning post-consumer PET containers into reusable food-grade resin. PTI Recycling Systems, ...
- Lean & Green
- (Substrates)
- May 31, 2009, ... of weights, patterns, colors including custom matches, and unique finishes. Line includes an environmentally preferable white folding carton stock and a retail bag stock made with 100% recycled post-consumer ...
- Phoenix To Build rPET Line
- (Substrates)
- March 31, 2009, ... built at the company's headquarters facility, is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2009. The line is being built in response to increased demand for post-consumer, food-grade rPET for ...
- Not Just a Pretty Face
- (Metallizing)
- March 31, 2009, ... film can be recycled for new film application. DuPont Teijin is recognized for its heat-sealable Mylar ECO PET lidding film with 30% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content derived from PET bottles, 35% ...
- FTA Environmental Excellence Awards Recognize Four Companies
- (News | New Products)
- March 29, 2009, ... packaging products, won for Technical Innovation because of its SuperTube woven bag. SuperTubes are 100% recyclable in pre- and post-consumer environments. The tubes take up less landfill space, if not ...
- AIMCAL Honors Technology of the Year, Institutes Sustainability Competition
- (News | New Products)
- March 24, 2009, ... no solvents or water and require no drying. The carrier film can be recycled for new film application. DuPont Teijin also is recognized for its heat-sealable Mylar ECO PET lidding film with 30% post-consumer-recycled ...
- Narrow Web & Label Reporter: Avery's Green Plan
- (Narrow Web)
- March 22, 2009, ... to power plant equipment, resulting in the elimination of 99% of VOC emissions; 1 million lbs of polyester waste from casting films is transformed into recycled, post-consumer products such as milk containers; ...
