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ExxonMobil and Selene launch heavy-duty PE sack films with 50% recycled content

      ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Italian polyethylene film converter Selene Group have developed heavy-duty sack (HDS) films incorporating 50% recycled polyethylene while maintaining the mechanical properties required for industrial packaging applications.     The development responds to increasing demand from brand owners and regulators for packaging solutions that include recycled content without compromising …

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Amcor and DCM introduce recycle-ready polyethylene fertilizer packaging with 35% recycled content

        Amcor has partnered with Belgium-based De Ceuster Meststoffen NV (DCM) to introduce a recycle-ready polyethylene packaging solution for fertilizer products in Europe. The new mono-material polyethylene (PE) film replaces DCM’s previous multi-material packaging structure, which was not designed for recycling in existing recycling streams.     The packaging incorporates 35% post-consumer …

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TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu launch label-free PLA water bottle to simplify recycling

      TotalEnergies Corbion and Japanese bottled water company Sansu (I’m Eco) have introduced a label-free water bottle concept made from polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic, designed to simplify recycling and improve packaging circularity.     The bottle eliminates the conventional plastic or paper label, replacing it with an embossed design directly integrated into the …

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UPM and ANDRITZ introduce recycling programme for used paper machine clothing

      UPM has introduced a recycling programme for used paper machine clothing (PMC) in collaboration with technology group ANDRITZ and German recycling specialist HolyPoly. The initiative aims to recover polymer materials from industrial fabrics used in paper manufacturing and return them to productive use.     Paper machine clothing consists of synthetic forming …

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Henkel introduces first cold-seal solution for barrier-coated paper packaging

      Henkel has introduced a new cold-seal adhesive designed for barrier-coated paper packaging, aiming to support the transition from plastic flexible packaging to recyclable paper-based structures.     The solution, developed under Henkel’s adhesive technologies portfolio, is designed to enable secure sealing of paper packaging without the use of heat. Cold-seal technology is …

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KHS Introduces SUPREME PET Bottle with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier Performance

      KHS Group has unveiled a new PET bottle concept, KHS SUPREME, designed to improve oxygen barrier performance for sensitive beverage applications such as tea, juices and functional drinks. The development builds on the company’s established Plasmax coating technology and targets producers seeking extended shelf life without compromising recyclability.     The SUPREME …

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Avery Dennison integrates flexible NFC chip into inlays for mass-scale packaging applications

Avery Dennison has announced the first mass-scale integration of Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC), NFC Connect PR1301, into its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio, marking a development in smart packaging and intelligent labelling. The innovation centres on replacing conventional rigid silicon chips with an ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuit that can be embedded into …

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Mondi and Prymat introduce recyclable high-barrier paper packaging for spices in Poland

        Mondi has collaborated with Polish seasoning manufacturer Prymat to develop a recyclable paper-based packaging solution designed to preserve the quality and aroma of spices while improving sustainability performance.     The new solution uses Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a high-barrier paper containing more than 80% paper content. The material is …

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Sidel installs Britannia’s first aseptic PET line for Winkin Cow dairy beverages

    Britannia Industries Limited has commissioned its first aseptic PET packaging line for its Winkin’ Cow dairy drinks portfolio, with the system supplied by Sidel. The line has been installed at Britannia’s greenfield dairy facility in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra, India.     Britannia entered the value-added dairy drinks segment in 2018 under the Winkin’ Cow …

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Henkel and Sekab collaborate on bio-based ethyl acetate for industrial adhesives

      Henkel Adhesive Technologies has entered into a collaboration with Swedish chemical company Sekab to support the transition from fossil-based to bio-based chemicals used in industrial adhesive production. The partnership focuses on replacing conventional ethyl acetate, a commonly used solvent, with a fossil-free, bio-based alternative.     The initiative applies to industrial adhesive …

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