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PepsiCo Partners with Constantia for Product Launch

(Label/Tape)

March 07, 2017, ... has a portfolio of recyclable pressure-sensitive label material and for the product launch the company are using CleanFlake technology from Avery Dennison, ensuring that the entire bottle can be recycled. ...

Kodak Honors Companies for Green Practices

(News | New Products)

February 12, 2017, ... emphasis on recycling. The program, which recycles paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, wood pallets, electronic components, chemicals, foil, ink, and toner cartridges, results in savings of estimated ...

PaperWorks Board Called Alternative to SBS

(Carton Box)

January 21, 2017, MasterWorks Ultra 100 Whiteback CRB reportedly offers converters a 100% recycled alternative to SBS as well as performance and esthetic attributes BALA CYNWYD, PA | PaperWorks offers MasterWorks Ultra ...

Green Bay Packaging Honored for Green Practices

(Carton Box)

January 17, 2017, ... stewardship in the production of corrugated shipping containers, 100% post-consumer recycled paper, pressure-sensitive label stock, and folding cartons as part of its Wisconsin operations. "GBP is committed ...

Smithers Pira Issues Study of Sack & Kraft Paper

(Bag Pouch)

January 09, 2017, ... from sustainably managed forests, some kraft paper producers have also made attempts to increase the amount of recycled material used in the manufacture of their products.” According to the study, operating ...

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, ... littering, aim to use recycled materials with an environmental benefit, and are appropriate, with a focus on paper, paperboard, corrugated, and plastic applications,” explained Gueye. Challenging Questions ...

UPM Raflatac Recognized for Recycling

(Label/Tape)

December 13, 2016, The company’s new shrink sleeve films receive recognition for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers TAMPERE, FINLAND | UPM Raflatac reports it has received the Critical Guidance recognition ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2016

(Flexpack)

December 01, 2016, ... rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) and CPET (crystallizable polyethylene terephthalate). Recommended applications include: SealChoice SP705 for snack kits, meal kits, produce, milk, lunch meat, ...

Toray Announces New Metal-Transfer Film

(Coating/Laminating)

November 21, 2016, ... is said to be easy to convert at high speeds and can ultimately be repulped or recycled. After the transfer metallization process is completed, the PET base film can be returned to company for recycling. ...

Arconvert to Present Range of Paper and Films

(Label/Tape)

November 18, 2016, ...  The range comprises almost 200 products said to offer barrier, waterproof and greaseproof features, FSC certification, tree-free, and recycled papers, and inkjet, food contact, IDP, flex films, and more. ...

DuPont Technology Aids Recycling

(Flexpack)

November 02, 2016, Entira EP compatibilizers are said to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | DuPont announces Entira EP copolymers, high-performance compatibilizers based on ethylene copolymers ...

RKW Adds Flexo Press with Many Benefits

(Bag Pouch)

October 04, 2016, ... The automatized color mixing system works resourcefully with the components that are being used: Solvent vapors are automatically sucked in, burned and, thus, recycled thermally. The resulting energy is ...

UPM Raflatac & Baumgarten Collaborate on LCA

(Label/Tape)

September 07, 2016, ... will be publicly available at Labelexpo Americas 2016, September 13–15. Baumgarten began its LCA efforts with a foundational study comparing glassine (landfilled) and PET (recycled) release liners for ...

Toray Metal-Transfer Film Is Bright and Green

(Flexpack)

September 05, 2016, ... to paper and paperboard and the PET film is removed, the new metallized substrate is easy to convert at high speeds and can ultimately be repulped or recycled. After the transfer metallization process ...

UPM Raflatac to Feature Wide-Ranging Display at Labelexpo Americas

(Label/Tape)

August 27, 2016, ... labels with every shipment. The company reports it offers sustainable products and manages waste responsibly. The Assn. of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has recently recognized 2.6-mil PP Pearlescent TC as ...

Corrugated Group Issues Recycling Report

(Carton Box)

August 15, 2016, ... released a new infographic depicting the 20-yr growth in recovery of corrugated materials for recycling. According to CPA, corrugated “cardboard” is recycled more than any other packaging material in the ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Americas 2016 Offers Technology in Action

(Label/Tape)

August 08, 2016, ... Plastics Recyclers. Films are engineered to offer high performing shrink percentages for optimal design freedom and to impact the visual presentation of the product due to clarity. Its digital print receptive ...

Kotkamills Starts Production on New Board Machine

(Carton Box)

July 31, 2016, ... to have the capability to produce dispersion barrier coatings directly on the machine, producing barrier boards that can be recycled with normal paper waste due to having zero plastic content. “The interest ...

AWA Summarizes Release Liner Event

(Label/Tape)

July 24, 2016, ... waste—which requires them to be recycled/reused in line with specified EU legislation. More than 60 participants, representing the world’s release liner supply chain, came together for this workshop ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Charlie Eitel

(Trends/Management)

July 19, 2016, ... leader? Integrity, authenticity, caring, and supporting. What, if any, sustainability efforts has your company made? We can source and print on certified recycled materials or alternative materials from ...