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Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... sustainability goals. Post-Consumer Recycled Content One of the simplest ways to increase sustainability of a package is by including post-consumer recycled content (PCR). There are two primary types ...

The Importance of Monomaterial Polypropylene Laminates in Flexible Packaging

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June 26, 2022, ... the infrastructure to recycle is restricted. This can result in non-optimal end of life such as landfill, incineration or waste to energy. The misconception that flexible packaging cannot be recycled ...

AIMCAL presents 2022 Product of the Year, Technology of the Year and Sustainability Awards

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May 05, 2022, ... for a 100% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) fiber stock for gift/loyalty cards. The 28-point Monadnock Envi PC 100 Card material is a coated/laminated structure engineered for dimensional stability, durability, ...

3D Neopac Announces Technology Investments in EcoDesign Tubes, Decoration and Capacity Extension

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April 07, 2022, ... (EPR) notification for plastic waste management that covers reuse, recycling and use of recycled plastic content, as well as end-of-life disposal by producers, importers and brand owners. For tubes, actionable ...

Starlinger Viscotec: Heat Resistant and Fully Recyclable Rpet100 Material Wins Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

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April 04, 2022, ... is a gamechanger for circular packaging solutions: it is designed for recycling and it is made from recycled PET. This week the material was awarded the Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award ...

Davis-Standard to Market Nonwovens and Converting Solutions at Techtextil North America

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March 02, 2022, ... increasing recycled content, adding functionality with twin-screw technology, edge trim recycling, and energy-saving design features. With more than 50 standard and custom liquid coating products, Davis-Standard ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... the recyclability and recycled quality of the end product. In addition, a large range of compostable-friendly inks and coatings, such as SunUno Solimax and SunSpectro Solvaplast/Aquathene, are certified ...

Comexi's Innovative Technology Enables Wipak UK to Provide More Sustainable Solution

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February 09, 2022, ... in the United Kingdom, which was announced in 2020, is key to production of packaging with a low carbon footprint, contains recycled content and is curbside recyclable. Comexi was chosen as the supplier ...

Davis-Standard will promote a range of converting technology at ICE Europe

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February 06, 2022, ... company’s demonstrated expertise in designing machinery for a circular economy includes mono-material structures, use of bio-degradable resins, increasing recycled content, added functionality with twin ...

Sappi Rockwell Solutions Launches a Sustainable Lidding Film for the Soft Fruit Industry

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November 10, 2021, ... a strong, peelable seal onto a wide variety of substrates including rPET, aPET, PVC and aPET lined paperboard. The film can be produced with 30 percent and 60 percent post-consumer recycled content variants ...

Pregis Invests Additional $32 Million in Blown Film Extrusion Facility

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September 06, 2021, ... strength, puncture and flex crack resistance attributes. This will also create opportunities for downgauging without sacrificing performance.” Continued focus on light-weighting and increasing recycled ...

Cortec Unveils Revolutionary Biodegradable VCI Paper with Eco-Bio Technology

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August 15, 2021, ... made from 100 percent recycled content paper, doubling its sustainable sourcing. CorShield VpCI-146 is recyclable and repulpable, giving users the option of sending it for reprocessing into new paper ...

Avery Dennison Advances Support for Circular Packaging with USDA BioPreferred Certification for Hot Melt Adhesives

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August 11, 2021, ... Avery Dennison announced that 100 percent of its standard products will contain recycled or renewable content by 2030. The company is also working toward a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The USDA ...

VPF Uses Mondi's World-First Sustainable Release Liners for Its Label

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June 23, 2021, ... with German manufacturer VPF, an expert in self-adhesive materials and coatings, to create the world’s first sustainable release liner range made from recycled paper. VPF committed to make its labels ...

Sappi Rockwell Solutions Launches a Sustainable, Coated Lidding Film Ahead of the Proposed UK Plastic Packaging Tax

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June 06, 2021, ... Rockwell’s solvent-free coating line. The Starlid GPE-CL coating can be applied onto any film, including those with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The company currently coats up to 60 percent ...

Twin Rivers Addresses Food Safety Concerns with Expanded EcoBarrier PFAS-Free Packaging Paper Offering

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April 19, 2021, ... delivers Twin Rivers’ hallmark converting performance in the areas of gluing, folding, printing, and laminating. Recycled content and chain-of-custody fiber certification are available upon request. Additionally, ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

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August 30, 2020, ... and coating product and business development at Ingredion. He is currently North America business development manager for barrier coatings at Solenis. Fogg holds two patents for a recycled packaging concept ...

Amcor Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy Goals in the United States

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August 30, 2020, ... Rigid Packaging. “We are already working with customers to increase recycled materials in packaging and increase recycling rates worldwide. The goals of the U.S. Plastics Pact are closely aligned with ...

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

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June 12, 2020, ... packaging for metal parts, most VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) moisture barrier papers are waxed or coated with polyethylene (PE). This creates an environmental problem because the papers cannot be recycled ...

Innovia Films Launches Encore Sustainable BOPP Films

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June 01, 2020, ... and one for pressure sensitive labelling applications. “This represents the first step in our journey to produce more sustainable films, with the next step being products that contain recycled post-consumer ...