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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FINAT Announces Recycling Awards

(Label/Tape)

July 10, 2016, ... for its commitment to recycling, and the fact that release liner, matrix waste, and other related secondary materials—paper and film—are all recycled by the company, eliminating landfill. Hagmaier is also, ...

Clear Lam Launches Lightweight Packaging Materials

(Bag Pouch)

July 05, 2016, ... to seal to APET (amorphous polyethylene terephthalate), rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) and CPET (crystallizable polyethylene terephthalate). Recommended applications include: SealChoice SP705 ...

Dow Adds Barrier to Recycling Technology

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2016, ... kind with barrier film that can be recycled in a PE recycling stream. When combined with other PE resins, the RETAIN compatibilizer is said to offer a recyclable solution with enhanced barrier characteristics. ...

Constantia Sells Folding Carton Business in Mexico

(Carton Box)

June 06, 2016, ... founded in 1954. It is composed of 13 companies and more than 6,800 employees, offering integral packing and packaging solutions in the form of recycled paper, corrugated boxes, preprinted corrugated and ...

DuPont Announces 2016 Award Winners

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2016, ...  Method Liquid Laundry Detergent 53-ounce PET post-consumer recycled bottle (Amcor rigid Plastics, USA) Lightweight 18.0 g & 12.0 g Square-Shaped Edible Oil Bottle & 1 g Cap (Adani Wilmar, Ltd., India) ...

IoPP Reports AmeriStar Winners

(Carton Box)

June 01, 2016, ... The package is 100% polypropylene and contains 60% post-consumer recycled resin. A package like this is categorically unusual, but this brand continues to think boldly and proved sustainable does not have ...

Show Preview | Focus on Industrial Printing at drupa 2016

(Print)

April 28, 2016, ... uncoated fine paper branded products are part of company’s Green Range, meaning that they are FSC or PEFC certified, 100% recycled, or totally chlorine free bleached (TCF).      Nordmeccanica (Hall ...

UPM Raflatac and Cielo e Terra Study Wine Bottles

(Label/Tape)

April 20, 2016, ... glassine backing paper from the label application process is collected and recycled into new paper at UPM Raflatac's specialist Plattling mill in Germany. "Our cooperation with Cielo e Terra in sustainability ...

FPI Announces Foodservice Recovery Toolkit

(News | New Products)

April 02, 2016, ... studies done by the PRA and PRG, maps out potential end markets for recycled material, and shares case studies of successful foodservice packaging recovery. With help from the National Restaurant Association, ...

PMMI Releases Food Packaging Study

(News | New Products)

March 19, 2016, ... period of time. The study says the most innovative food industry segments are the following: Snack Foods: Recycled and biodegradable materials for salty snacks; stylish, vivid graphics and shapes ...

AIMCAL Awards | Toothpaste Carton Is 'Touching' Winne

(Coating/Laminating)

March 16, 2016, ... of a design by Colgate Palmolive that utilizes 0.016-inch coated recycled board from Paperworks Industries, Philadelphia, PA, and 0.5-mil metallized polyester (MPET) with custom-registered Fresnel Lenses ...