In cooperation with Alpla Group, Brink and IPB Printing, Engel to present its latest injection moulding machine at the K show in October 2022. The injection moulding machine manufacturer to process recycled material (rPET) at its stand and present thin-walled containers made of PET which are made in a single injection moulding process step. …
Golf Coat partners with Metsa Board to create sustainable packaging
Golf Coat has created a golf ball packaging that converts into an insect shelter after use. The Finnish company has created this packaging solution for its best-selling product and boasts to support biodiversity and promote the circular economy. The insect hotel was designed in an online workshop facilitated by Metsa Board’s Excellence Centre. The …
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Bobst launches latest portfolio of products
Bobst has announced its latest portfolio of products and services to help converters and brand owners to navigate through a new packaging environment. Jean-Pascal Bobst , CEO, Bobst Group said, “While it was impossible to predict world events of recent years, like the pandemic, global conflicts, and subsequent consequences for our industry such as …
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Heinz partners with Tesco to create Snap Pots
Working with a team of recycling specialists, Heinz has taken the soft plastic returned to Tesco stores by customers and created recyclable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots made with 39% recycled soft plastics. This first of its kind pilot project is set to save 22 tonnes of plastic from landfill while still offering shoppers the convenience …
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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 …
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Amcor launches 100% recycled material bottle
Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) has announced the creation and launch of PowerPostTM. By actively displacing the vacuum in the container after filling, PowerPost technology delivers a bottle nearly one-third lighter, with 30% energy reduction and 30% carbon savings over most 20 oz (600 ml) bottles available today. It also allows for up to 100% …
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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 …
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Spinneys announces to stop single-use plastic bags
Spinneys, a locally-owned supermarket has committed to putting a stop to single-use plastic bags in its stores across the UAE. In line with the new policy set by The Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi to ban single-use plastics at all checkouts starting from 1 June, Spinneys stores in Abu Dhabi will be removing its plastic …
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Eco-Products introduces compostable sandwich wrap
Eco-Products has announced to introduce a new compostable wrap for swaddling sandwiches, snacks and more. The new wrap is made from wax paper, is ASTM D6868 compliant and is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable in commercial facilities. The wrap works as a basket liner, food wrap or as a scale or …
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Qbo switches to bio-based coffee capsules
Tchibo, a German coffee producer has changed the coffee capsule game for its Qbo brand by introducing a bio-based capsule made of second-generation renewable raw materials. While coffee capsules have becomes popular around the world, the downside is its environmental footprint. Keeping this in mind, Tchibo has changed the material composition of its …
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