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European Bioplastics Talks About EU Legislation

(News | New Products)

March 21, 2018, ... that is supported by this new legislation.” The revised Waste Framework Directive allows biodegradable and compostable packaging to be collected together with the bio-waste and recycled in industrial ...

Alpesa Pallets Offer Environmental Benefits

(Web Handling)

March 05, 2018, Úpalet pallets are both recyclable and made from recycled cardboard, bringing a number of sustainability benefits VALENCIA, SPAIN | Alpesa, manufacturer of cardboard cores and tubes, introduces Úpalet to ...

As You Sow Praises McDonald’s Green Policy

(Flexpack)

January 23, 2018, ... Corp. This action follows several years of dialogue by As You Sow with McDonald’s as well as quick-service peers like YUM Brands, Dunkin’ Brands, and Chipotle asking for in-store packaging to be recycled ...

Sticking With It | Going Green

(Label/Tape)

December 03, 2017, ... in paper recycling, in 1995 the U.S Postal Service began a program to develop environmentally benign adhesives. The objective was to develop products that would allow paper fiber to be recycled. Thirteen ...

AWA Reviews Sessions on Release Liners

(Label/Tape)

November 25, 2017, ... alternatives; and adding value through ‘smart’ solutions. This agenda favors papers, Rissanen said, and he cited UPM’s recycled glassine release liner base as an example of environmental responsibility ...

Henkel Expands Adhesive Recycling Program

(Coating/Laminating)

November 25, 2017, ... as it was the first time we recycled this category,” says TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky. “With the continued development of this successful program, we hope it will be an ongoing eye opener to an industry that ...

Avery Dennison Shows Sustainable Solutions

(Label/Tape)

October 16, 2017, ... and converters an increasingly wide choice of sustainable options, from new recycled paper facestock to marble-based “paper” and compostable adhesive. “Avery Dennison is making excellent progress toward ...

FPI Grant Aids Foam Recycling

(Flexpack)

October 15, 2017, ... to expand on the program’s success. The densifier compacted the collected materials into condensed polystyrene bricks, which were then shipped to end markets and recycled into new products. The new grant ...

Protective Packaging | Add Value with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

(Flexpack)

September 26, 2017, ... of VCI paper or film and be ready for use directly after unpacking without extra degreasing. The used film or paper can typically be recycled. VCI Conversion Options Paper, linerboard, or film treated ...

Show Preview | Labelexpo Europe 2017 is its Largest Exhibition To-Date

(Trade Shows)

September 08, 2017, ... #5A31) will be demonstrating is a Recycled Paper facestock certified by FSC, the “Sensorial Collection” of textured label materials, and Clear Hotmelt adhesive for chilled food packaging. AVT (Booth ...

Avery Dennison to Display New Solutions

(Coating/Laminating)

July 25, 2017, The company will feature a new hot melt adhesive, FSC certified recycled paper facestock, and the Sensorial Collection at Labelexpo Europe 2017 OEGSTGEEST, The NETHERLANDS | Avery Dennison will be ...

FPI Kit Aids in Recycling Efforts

(Flexpack)

July 15, 2017, ... input that would result in education and awareness resources to effectively increase the amount of cups, containers, bags, and more that get recycled.” The kit includes recommended language and best ...

Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... water to be reused and recycled ten times, on average, throughout the pulp and paper mill process. The Forests Products Association of Canada (FPAC) reported that the Canadian forest industry’s substantial ...

HERMA Details Environmental Practices

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2017, ... also gives rise to raw materials that it uses to produce 100% recycled label stock.  HERMA recycles release paper with help from Cycle4Green “We generate relatively little release liner as waste ...

Beverage Cups | Taking a Deep Dive into Embossing

(Carton Box)

April 17, 2017, ... cannot be recycled or composted, and they are made almost entirely from non-renewable, oil based plastics. Further, the end-of-life disposal of these flexible laminates are contributing to a growing global ...

Walki Reports Biodegradable Mulching Paper

(News | New Products)

March 18, 2017, ... plastic mulch is not biodegradable and eventually becomes waste material that has to be removed from the field and dumped or recycled at a high cost. It is estimated that more than a million tonnes of ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...