At NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida, ENGEL is showcasing its sustainable approach to plastics processing, focusing on solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve economic outcomes for their customers. Plastics as Part of the Solution ENGEL acknowledges the criticism faced by the plastics industry regarding environmental pollution but believes that plastic itself is not the …
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Packaging specialist ALPLA and beverage producer Refriango have commenced production at their new inhouse plant, ALPLA SOPRO, located directly at the Refriango site in Viana, Angola. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and capacity while reducing their carbon footprint. ALPLA SOPRO specializes in manufacturing safe, affordable, and sustainable plastic bottles, directly connected to Refriango’s …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has received the prestigious Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap designed for pallet wrapping. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards recognize achievements in the pulp and paper sector. Advantage StretchWrap is a recyclable kraft paper made from responsibly …
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of Cartaseal® OGB F10, the latest addition to its Cartaseal® portfolio. This water-based barrier coating is designed to replace fluoro-based substances and polyethylene, offering papermakers a sustainable solution for oil and grease resistant packaging. Cartaseal® OGB F10 is FDA and BfR compliant, …
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Research indicates a shift among food and beverage (F&B) companies towards reducing plastic use, largely driven by consumer demand for sustainability. Three of the top five commitments by businesses now focus on plastic reduction, with 77% expressing readiness to bear the cost of sustainable practices. This shift reflects the industry’s response to consumer preferences …
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Sustainability, a key focus in the lead-up to drupa 2024, demands commitment, collaboration, and ongoing innovation. With the target year for many sustainability goals set for 2025, including the Global Commitment for a circular economy for plastics, progress has been notable, with signatories outperforming their peers in tackling plastic waste. However, many of the …
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Siegwerk and Borouge have joined forces to co-develop 100% recyclable mono-material solutions, aiming to advance packaging design for a circular economy. This partnership seeks to replace multi-material packaging with advanced mono-material structures, offering the same performance while being easier to recycle. “The switch to mono-material packaging is an essential lever to ease the …
Nexgen Packaging has opened its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant step for the global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products. The event, attended by dignitaries including His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto, Ph.D., C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya, and Meg Whitman, U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, highlighted Nexgen’s …
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Starbucks has unveiled a new line of cold drink cups aimed at reducing plastic waste. These cups, available in tall, grande, venti, and trenta sizes, are set to debut this month in stores across the U.S. and Canada. The company estimates that this move will prevent over 13.5 million pounds of plastic from ending …
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Sparklo, a global leader in AI-driven cleantech solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize recycling and promote sustainability in the UAE. Since its launch a little over a year ago, Sparklo has installed 170 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), called Sparklomats, across the UAE, collaborating with leaders in different industries such …
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