Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging. Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …
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JYSK, an international home furnishing retailer with Scandinavian roots, has introduced a significant change in its packaging approach. The company is transitioning from plastic to cardboard bellybands for ready-made curtains, aiming to save 78 tonnes of plastic annually. This initiative is part of JYSK’s broader strategy to reduce plastic use across its product lines. …
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Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to switch its garlic baguettes to paper packaging, removing 5.5 million units of plastic annually. The shift applies to all single and twin garlic baguettes, which are now available in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper packaging that can be easily recycled at home. …
DS Smith has announced a partnership with Versuni to develop a new, eco-friendly packaging solution for the Philips Baristina coffee machine. This fibre-based packaging is fully recyclable and eliminates the use of plastic bags, marking a significant shift towards sustainable materials. The packaging features corrugated buffers with an anti-scratch coating, designed to minimize …
Flint Group, a global provider of inks and coatings for the printing and packaging sectors, has attained significant milestones in its sustainability efforts by receiving B grades in both Climate Change and Water Security disclosures from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project). This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to transparency and sustainable practices. …
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Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited has completed Phase III of its manufacturing facility in Kurkumbh, near Pune. The expanded site, which began operations in 2020, is designed to meet the increasing demand for adhesives, sealants, and surface treatment products in the Indian market. The new Loctite plant, named after Henkel’s established brand, …
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CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for transparent and white recyclates, driven by brands’ heightened focus on sustainability and impending EU regulations mandating recycled content in plastic packaging. Reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) underscore the critical necessity of …
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Founded on the groundwork laid by the Circle Coalition, CPA emerged in early 2023 with a mission to revolutionize the packaging value chain. Reflecting on their inaugural year, Sarma expressed pride in CPA’s theme for this year’s annual report, “Together Towards Tomorrow,” emphasizing its role in uniting diverse voices for sustainable packaging practices. …
Siegwerk has successfully completed a comprehensive carbon audit, resulting in ISO certification for its Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, an accredited verification body, conducted the verification and validation processes. The audit verified the Partial Product Carbon Footprint of Siegwerk’s inks, coatings, and varnishes, as …
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