BASF to shape the future of the packaging at Interpack

BASF will be represented together with BTC Europe, its European distribution organisation, at Interpack, Messe Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10, 2023 at Stand B43 in Hall 10.   The company will present numerous solutions and new projects in the packaging sector to customers and partners. BASF will continue its “Plastics Journey” with the three …

Huhtamaki launches Wastepreneur Challenge in South Africa

Huhtamaki has proudly teamed up with international charity WasteAid on a two-year program that provides training and support to waste collectors—Wastepreneurs—to develop their skills and capacity, move up the value chain and earn more money.   “We at Huhtamaki believe that waste is a very valuable secondary material. To make this a reality, incentivisation, innovation, …

Constantia Flexibles to highlight its materials runability at Interpack

Constantia Flexibles, one of the leading providers of packaging solutions, has announced its contribution to the trade fair Interpack from May 4-10, 2023, in Duesseldorf. The company will demonstrate the performance of its materials in collaboration with 30 renowned international machine suppliers, highlighting its commitment to delivering quality products that meet the needs of its …

UAE launches marine plastic waste monitoring programme

As part of its efforts to preserve marine resources, seawater quality, and beach cleanliness within the general framework of Year of Sustainability, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched an integrated programme to monitor plastic waste in the marine and coastal environment of the country. A series of scientific studies will be …

Amcor and Tyson Foods deliver new, more sustainable package

Amcor has announced to partner again with Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognised global protein leader, to launch a more sustainable package for consumer products. The partnership of Amcor and Tyson Foods pairs two industry leaders in sustainability to innovate a first-to-market solution that provides a more sustainable package …

RECAPP partners with Al Ain Water for fundraising campaign

RECAPP, the UAE’s first free-of-charge door-to-door recycling service, partnered with Al Ain Water to launch a fundraising campaign during the Holy Month of Ramadan to benefit Al Jalila Foundation.   The campaign empowered members of the community to contribute to vital medical treatment, education and research, simply by recycling their used plastic bottles and aluminum …

Innovia Films develops white BOPP facestock film

Innovia Films has recently applied their surface technology to their material science, by developing a uniquely engineered printable coated cavitated BOPP facestock film, Rayoface AQBSA.  Designed for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications, the film is 58 microns thick, has a printable top-coating, and an adhesive receptive coated surface on the reverse side.   Lucija Kralj, Business …

UPM Raflatac introduces new paper label solutions

UPM Raflatac to expand its wash-off portfolio with new paper label materials that enhance the recycling of PET and HDPE. The label materials have received European certifications of recyclability from Institut cyclos-HTP for PET and HDPE packaging, and they are part of UPM Raflatac’s SmartCircle portfolio.   Sylwia Jurys, Vice President, Paper Laminates SBU EMEIA, …

Mondi increases FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity to meet customer demand

Mondi, one of the global leaders in packaging and paper, is investing in innovative technologies to increase FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity in order to meet the growing demand for sustainable paper-based packaging solutions.   Mondi’s range of FunctionalBarrier Paper offers tailored barrier properties that reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging, supporting the development of …

Alpla partners with Hana Innovation for joint venture

Alpla Group has announced the expansion of its product portfolio with innovative systems for pumps made of plastic. The globally active packaging and recycling company is entering into a joint venture with Hana Innovation for this purpose. The South Korean producer has developed a patented pump made of a mono-material with maximum recyclability. Together, the …