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TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Expanded “GeoPack” Sustainable Products Portfolio

(News | New Products)

January 04, 2023, ... of materials science sustainability’s “4 Rs” – reduce, recycle, reuse and renew – including biodegradable or compostable materials, post-consumer recycled content, recyclability, renewable substrates, ...

The “5R” Framework

(Coating/Laminating)

December 11, 2022, ... integrity and performance of the package. These components can determine whether a package is recyclable, bio-renewable and/or compostable. In a 5R framework, reuse refers to products designed to contain ...

Pregis Introduces the Performance Flexibles Renew Series Film Solutions

(News | New Products)

November 27, 2022, Pregis Renew Series delivers on the three Rs of sustainability:  recyclable, recycled content, and renewable Pregis Renew Series delivers on the three Rs of sustainability:  recyclable, recycled content, ...

Sun Chemical to Highlight the “Power of Sustainable Packaging” at PACK EXPO International 2022

(Upcoming Conference News)

September 26, 2022, ... its inks, coatings, and adhesives to support a circular economy. Attendees who visit booth #10200 will learn about Sun Chemical’s approach to sustainable solutions, which include bio-renewable, compostable, and ...

The “5R” Framework: An Approach Designed to Reduce Packaging Waste

(News | New Products)

September 20, 2022, ... to the overall design, functional integrity and performance of the package. These components can determine whether a package is recyclable, bio-renewable, and/or compostable. In a 5R framework, reuse ...

Sustainability Beyond Recyclability

(Flexpack)

July 04, 2022, ... applications where the packaging use is sensitive to the appearance of gels or inclusions, or where strength cannot be compromised. Renewable Materials Another option for sustainable packaging is ...

Discovering Exciting New Uses for ‘Green’ Film Technology

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2022, ... that Eco Works® 10 conforms to the EN 13432 standard (European equivalent of ASTM D6400) for industrial compostability.* It also contains 10 percent renewable content. Eco Works® 10 Film and Bags can be ...

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

(News | New Products)

May 05, 2022, ... virgin/recycled fiber cards, the Monadnock Envi PC 100 Card is renewable and has been independently verified as recyclable in curbside bins. Other potential applications for the PCR material include hotel ...

Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... needs of their customers, including materials with higher bio-renewable content or that facilitate compostability or recycling. Finally, Sun Chemical works with other leading organizations, including ...

Flint Group Packaging recognised at the 2021 UK Flexographic Industry Association

(News | New Products)

November 25, 2021, ... with bio renewable content.  TerraCode is suitable for a wide range of applications including corrugated pre and post print, paper bags and sacks and food service packaging. For more information, please ...

SARBIO Specialty Resins Earn USDA Certified Biobased Label

(News | New Products)

October 13, 2021, ... Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved five SARBIO® specialty acrylate and methacrylate resins, based on renewable raw materials, to carry the agency’s Certified Biobased Product label.   The ...

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

(News | New Products)

August 11, 2021, ... adhesives offer brands new opportunities to promote sustainable packaging to its customers by replacing petroleum-derived products with renewable agricultural resources. In its 2030 Sustainability Goals, ...

Siegwerk Unveils Next Generation of Sustainable Water-Based Inks for Paper and Board Applications

(News | New Products)

June 23, 2021, ... applications and labels, is now offering a new generation of sustainable water-based inks for paper and board applications: UniNATURE. The new product range is formulated with renewable and natural components, ...

Mondi’s Sustainable Packaging Hits the Right Note for Orkla’s New Climate-Smart Food Launch

(News | New Products)

January 25, 2021, ... paper and a film made from renewable resources. The high paper content reportedly ensures suitability for Swedish recycling paper streams; and Tortilla crisps are kept crunchy and fresh, thanks to Mondi’smetal-free ...

Exploring New Options in More Sustainable Packaging Formulations

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2020, ... that incorporate renewable materials. Replacing Common Chemistries With Renewable Formulations Chemical companies are developing new alternatives for paper packaging chemical formulations to help ...

Innovia Films Launches Encore Sustainable BOPP Films

(Flexpack)

June 01, 2020, ... film. Innovia Films announced it is launching a new family of highly functional recyclable BOPP films named Encore. These are manufactured from renewable non-food based raw materials, helping to reduce ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... important ink market trends can play a role in helping to reach sustainability goals. Bio-renewable/compostable ink content - Brand owners should work closely with converters to ensure that the inks, ...

Multi-Solution Approach Key to Achieving Sustainability Goals

(Extrusion Coating)

February 24, 2020, ... One approach is to start at the source of plastics, the feedstock. Incorporating bio-based, renewable content into feedstocks offers an alternative and more sustainable source of plastics. This major ...

Sun Chemical Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2019, ... CEFLEX to promote a circular economy for flexible packaging greater levels of bio-renewable content in Sun Chemical products “Brand owners know that sustainability is critically important to today’s ...

Charter NEX Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

(News | New Products)

November 23, 2019, ... flexible packaging that is recyclable, uses higher volumes of recycled content (PCR), and/or incorporates materials made from renewable resources. In 2019, the company ranked in the top 11 percent of businesses ...