According to annual data published by the Environment Agency*, UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate was a record 68% in 2021, with more than 156,000 tonnes collected for recycling (a 3% rise year-on-year). More than four in five beverage cans were recycled last year (82%) – matching the previous record set in 2020. Despite a …
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The World Packaging Organisation (WPO), in conjunction with FH Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences, Austria, Circular Analytics and ECR Community, have launched the 21x countries ‘Waste Stream Mapping Guides’ as the second stage of the Global Packaging Design for Recycling Guide program. The countries contemplated are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, …
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Ipack-Ima opened its doors on 3 May 2022 with all the process and packaging solutions for the manufacturing industry at Fiera Milano. Innovation and sustainability at industrial and production level in a unique European business ecosystem. The importance of the event was confirmed by the numbers expressed by the exhibition. Valerio Soli, President of …
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The Alpla Group, the global packaging solutions and recycling specialist, has developed a new returnable PET bottle together with Voslauer, Austria’s leading company in the mineral water market. The sustainable bottle reduces carbon emissions by around 30 per cent and bottle weight by almost 90 per cent in comparison to the reusable alternative made of …
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VPF GmbH & Co. KG, the self-adhesive material specialist from Sprockhovel has announced to use the brand new CoffeeCup Paper, consisting of at least 25 percent recycled disposable coffee cups. The recycled paper for label printing is available in two material thicknesses. According to the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear …
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Hotpack Global, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, has announced to launch a support initiative worth AED 1.2 million, titled ‘Takkah’ for women entrepreneurs in the UAE’s food service sector. The one-year-long project offers free food packaging products to small businesses and startups by women entrepreneurs. Its aim is …
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is highlighting the need for innovative packaging solutions in the fresh food industry by introducing two new recyclable packaging products – a paper-based tray and a semi-rigid plastic tray at Anuga FoodTec. When it comes to preventing food from spoiling, the packaging industry plays a key …
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Xeikon has announced Titon technology, a new toner formulation offering all the benefits of UV inks without the disadvantages to meet industry needs for sustainable printing methods and environmentally friendly packaging production. Frank Jacobs, Market Intel and Senior Product Manager said, “The flexible packaging market is moving towards more sustainable paper-based solutions in response …
Jindal PolyPack, a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Jindal PolyFilms, has acquired 100 percent shareholding of labelstock manufacturer SMI Coated Products for 25 million USD. As per reports, SMI had recorded a turnover of 35 million USD in FY 2020-21. The equity value payment by Jindal PolyPack to SMI would be 99.65 around …
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