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Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, ... preference for pressure-sensitive labeling for premium products. Equally, release liner—whether paper- or film-based—is fully recyclable and sustainable. It is, however, at the end of its working life ...

Flexible Packaging | LPS Industries Invests To Serve IVD Test Markets

(Flexpack)

July 10, 2013, ... poly and packaged in unbleached, untreated corrugated cartons. Other examples include "packaging peanuts" made from a biodegradable, plant-based material and air-filled packaging pillows that are recyclable." ...

Roll Handling | API Foils Finds Custom Roll Cradle Solution

(Foil)

June 11, 2013, ... one roll. The only problem was, after using these roll protectors three or four times, they needed to be replaced.” Wanting to find a more economical and recyclable solution, Pendleton contacted Rollguard ...

Amcor Flexibles Launches Packpyrus Packaging

(Flexpack News)

June 10, 2013, Thermoformable cellulose-based packaging for the fresh market is provided in three versions ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | Amcor Flexibles is proud to announce the launch of Packpyrus, a new packaging solution ...

Packaging Awards | AidPod Takes Top Spot as DuPont Celebrates Innovation

(Flexpack)

May 12, 2013, ... the direct heat required to seal the lid to the blister. Shedding 29% of its plastic content from previous packaging, the new package eliminates polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in favor of highly recyclable polyethylene ...

Spring Water Available in Flexible Packages

(Bag Pouch News)

March 05, 2013, ...  Additionally, the attention-getting, fun pouches of AguaSAC are completely recyclable and contain no BPA (Bisphenol A), a concern raised in some consumer products and food containers. “AguaSAC is proud ...

Avery Dennison Adds Wood Label Facestocks

(Label/Tape News)

March 03, 2013, ... Fasson AT20N all-temperature adhesive and a PET recyclable liner. Fasson Cherry Wood is coupled with the Fasson S692N general-purpose adhesive and PET liner. All facestocks are available with alternative ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... board while still providing the reflective nature of these materials. Typically, holographic effects render packaging non-recyclable. This innovative process maintains packaging’s recyclability by micro-embossing ...

Green Converting: Landfill Diversion

(Green Converting)

August 16, 2011, ... to make packaging recyclable and, therefore, more environmentally friendly. Some suggest that industry groups push to keep the standards loose in an effort to prevent the introduction of stricter standards ...

Package Design: Make an Impact

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2011, ... into a reusable container.” She says the new system represents an 89% reduction in plastic usage, while the outer carton is fully recyclable. This design earned Scholle and Shell Global Lubricants, ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... urethane roller covering (also see PFFC's December 2010 issue, p30) that performs as a recyclable replacement for traditional rubber rollers found on converting and packaging machines. The elastomeric covering, ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... Award goes to Menges Roller Co. for its Tiger-Max (9) thermoplastic urethane roller covering (also see PFFC, December 2010, p30) that performs as a recyclable replacement for traditional rubber rollers ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... making it from recyclable or recycled material; and reducing its environmental impact during the manufacturing process. Even as the most economical approach might be a combination of “green” attitudes, ...

Flexo Printing: Smart Press, Even Smarter Buy

(Flexpack)

August 31, 2010, ... preservation. Although EB 1 looks like a laminated bag and boasts similar grease barrier and strength properties, it is 100% recyclable as a polyethylene product. Richard Pileski, sales manager at Hood' ...

Beyer Adds 4th Bobst Folder/Gluer

(Carton Box)

March 31, 2010, ... facility and transfer station in Gainesville, FL. Smurfit-Stone will pull recyclable materials delivered to the transfer station from the waste stream, thereby reducing the amount of material that goes ...

Click To Pick

(New Products)

February 28, 2010, Coatings Are Metallic Alternative & Green MiraFoil coatings are an environmental alternative to metallic foil laminates. Claimed fully recyclable, coatings Coatings Are Metallic Alternative & Green MiraFoil ...

Paper or Plastic?

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... for a sustainable recycling route, but cost remains an issue. In the long term, it will consider a switch to easily recyclable PET liner or to linerless labels or other yet-to-be-identified options. Label ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... of rolls. Plugs feature thick ribs for added protection. Badger Plug Co. | 920-757-7300 | www.badgerplug.com Circle 443 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Papers Are Recyclable Ultra Digital ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... impactful than being recyclable. If product designers and converters can cut back on actual waste, there is less need to recycle or compost. Of course, having products made with reduced waste, plus being ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... Brilliance with Coating MiraFoil coatings are described as a recyclable, UV-curable alternative to foil board laminating and hot foil stamping that equals foil in brilliance. Can be applied to precise ...