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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Keystone Folding Box Launches Ecoslide-RX 3.0 Package

(Carton Box)

August 08, 2017, ... than 3 in. in all directions will not be recycled, and ultimately become landfill waste. The Ecoslide-RX 3.0 package format allows for large, easy-to-read type on all sides of the package for clear product ...

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 ...

PPC Spring Meeting Has Broad Agenda

(Carton Box)

April 25, 2017, ... director of the Recycled Paperboard Alliance/Recycled Paperboard Technical Association, and Joan Sahlgren, director of public relations for the Paper and Packaging Board. Schutes reminded attendees that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...