Sabic and UPM launch world’s first label material

Sabic, one of the global leaders in the chemical industry, has joined an innovative project with value chain partners to help UPM Raflatac launch the world’s first packaging label materials made from Sabic certified circular polypropylene (PP) based on advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP). The label materials are marketed under the UPM Raflatac Ocean …

Mondi switches all glassine-based release liners

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has switched its entire portfolio of glassine-based release liners to certified base paper. The change is part of Mondi’s ongoing, proactive approach to sustainability, which includes developing solutions that are better for the environment.   Glassine-based release liners are mainly used for labels, tapes, and medical …

Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to boost recycling

Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, has announced it is introducing new, attached caps to its plastic bottles, making it easier to recycle the entire package and ensure no cap gets left behind.   Production of bottles with attached caps will begin today at CCEP’s site in East Kilbride, Scotland, meaning …

Mondi and Beck Packautomaten launch paper solution

Mondi, one of the global leaders in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with German machine supplier Beck Packautomaten to create a functional paper solution. The FunctionalBarrier Paper can replace unnecessary plastic packaging, enabling shipments to arrive safely in sustainable and right-sized packaging.   The e-commerce market has grown significantly in recent years, accounting for …

Juustoportti uses SIG’s Combismile for juice range

Finnish food producer and co-packer has launched two new sugar-free and sweetener-free juices for children in SIG’s on-the-go combismile carton pack.   SIG’s combismile filling line is already installed at Juustoportti’s Jalasjarvi production site and was first used in 2020 to launch Friendly Viking’s premium oat drink range and Hyvin’s yoghurts, fruit soups and protein …

UPM Raflatac extends its product portfolio

UPM Raflatac has extended its CarbonNeutral product portfolio by achieving CarbonNeutral product certification for the whole Linerless product range.   The certification is issued by Natural Capital Partners in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol. The leading global framework provides a robust and pragmatic blueprint for carbon neutrality.   Direct thermal (DT) linerless labeling products help …

Avery Dennison’s launches new features to eliminate waste

Avery Dennison Corporation has announced new features to its atma.io connected product cloud. The features will help transform how brands meet net-zero targets and reduce waste across the supply chain.   Currently, over 22 billion items are managed by the platform across the apparel, retail, food, and healthcare segments. Six of the top 20 apparel …