Toyo-Morton, Japan’s leading manufacturer of laminating adhesives and a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed the ECOAD EA-B3860/EA-B1290, a high-solids solvent-based adhesive for use in the dry lamination of multilayered films in flexible packaging structures. Containing over 40% coating solids by weight, the new formulations contain less solvent and thus brings down …
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Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is now offering a new sustainable UV offset ink series for non-food paper and board applications: SicuraLitho Pack ECO. The new product range is formulated with a high bio-renewable content, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to standard UV …
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By adopting a regenerative stance, Stora Enso is shifting its sustainability goals from minimising negative environmental impact to becoming a net positive1 contributor within the defined focus areas of climate, circularity and biodiversity by 2050. Being regenerative means providing renewable and fully circular products and solutions that help reduce climate impact and support biodiversity …
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By Ben Daniel: Bobst and its partners have announced a milestone in their pioneering work to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling. The launch of a new generation of Bobst “hero samples” represents a significant achievement in the mission to deliver state-of-the-art solutions utilising a new generation of …
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In response to growing customer demand for sustainable packaging, the region’s leading food delivery company has launched two initiatives aimed at helping businesses and individuals alike to do their part in safeguarding the planet Talabat, the region’s leading online food delivery and q-commerce platform, is proud to announce the launch of its Sustainable Packaging Program …
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As part of its journey to more sustainable packaging, the Ferrero Group is launching a new eco-designed box for its iconic Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero Rocher will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from September 2021 and will start with its best-selling compact boxes, the …
Sappi Limited, a global forest products leader, is proud to announce that its South African division has been awarded the first ever Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) forest management certificate in South Africa. This achievement indicates that Sappi Southern Africa’s forest management practices meet the requirements for sustainable forest management set out …
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The global biodegradable bags market was $1.47bn in 2017 and is expected to reach $2.9bn by the end of 2026. Over the years, the demand for biodegradable bags has grown due to the implementation of stringent regulations on the use of non-degradable plastic by various governments across the world and an increase in awareness …
Mars Food will begin to use the industry’s first recyclable, food-safe, mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for microwavable rice pouches on its brands. Launching in the first half of 2021, the business has ambitions to further scale the technology across its portfolio, beginning at the back half of the year. The use of high-performing mono-PP …
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Plastic production has accelerated in recent years and is forecast to reach 600million tonnes by 2030. Most of this is not biodegradable, and 30-50% is produced for single-use applications. Plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years. Biodegradable plastics and better recycling strategies are two promising approaches to address this. …
