Sabic, a global leader in the diversified chemical industry, has introduced a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with mechanically recycled content as part of TRUCIRCLE, the company’s commitment to help accelerate a circular economy for plastics. The material was custom-developed for blow molding of motor oil and lubricant bottles. It has a content in the …
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Amcor has proudly partnered with Mars Wrigley to transition its Mars, Snickers and Milky Way chocolate bars to Amcor’s AmFiber Performance Paper packaging. The new recyclable paper-based packaging, made from sustainably sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, is locally manufactured and dynamic enough to be printed with either flexographic or gravure technology …
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Mondi has collaborated with Fresh!Packing to design an innovative cooler bag, to protect and transport chilled or frozen goods home by consumers. The Fresh!Bag outer layer is entirely made from Mondi’s durable kraft paper replacing the traditionally used unrecyclable, multi-material packaging while improving cooling protection by up to 2.5 times. Certified as fully …
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Garcia Carrion has introduced the first-of-its kind Pure-Pak eSense aluminium-free aseptic carton. The commercial launch of the new carton is with the famous Don Simon brand for its plant-based range, introduced in November in 1 litre Pure-Pak eSense cartons with Natural Brown Board. The six Don Simon products, are the first in the world …
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Coveris invests over £1.5M to expand its linerless label manufacturing capabilities. With investment in wide web printing presses and site infrastructure developments, Coveris’ dedicated linerless label facility in Spalding, Lincolnshire (UK) expands its production capacity, continues to strive for best-in-class quality print, and aims for improved manufacturing efficiencies to support its sustainability strategy: No Waste. …
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Herma has developed a new range of adhesives and corresponding self-adhesive materials. The distinguishing feature of the logistics and other labels produced with the new label stock is that contamination caused by the adhesive during recycling is practically ruled out. With its new adhesives, Herma boasts to be the first company in the industry …
Tetra Pak signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Paper Mills (UPM), the UAE’s leading paper recycler, at Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, with the objective to increase the overall collection and recycling of used beverage cartons (UBC). Within the terms of this MOU, Tetra Pak will support UPM with UBC recycling capabilities including the …
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The Cup Collective, a programme founded by Stora Enso and Huhtamaki to capture the value of used paper cups through recycling at an industrial scale, has welcomed its first partners. The new partners include McDonald’s, SSP – The Food Travel Experts, C2 Centre, and the National Railway Company of Belgium (SNCB), all further supporting …
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Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a rigorous scientific evaluation by the non-profit, cross-industry initiative RecyClass. The approval covers solvent-free MOR-FREE L 75-300/ CR88-300 and water-borne ROBOND L-350/ CR-3 lamination adhesives1, which will add an adhesive …
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With an increasing demand forecast for soft drinks in Pakistan in 2023, PepsiCo’s partner Northern Bottling Company has installed Sidel’s high-volume, high-speed carbonated soft drinks (CSD) line. Sidel to apply its packaging solutions expertise to create the new complete line for Haidri Beverages Group’s subsidiary, Northern Bottling Company (NBC), in the city of Peshawar. …
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