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APR Releases New and Improved PCR Certification Program The seal of approval for post-consumer recycled plastics

(News | New Products)

November 20, 2024, ... significant upgrades and improvements to the APR PCR Certification Program. Responding to the growing demand for more accountability in recycling from government regulators, brand companies and in the ...

ARC Honors Award Winners at R2R Conference USA

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2024, ... high-barrier, all-polyethylene coffee packaging. Said to be the first degassing-valve-equipped, high-barrier coffee package certified by the NexTrex Recycling Program, the flexible packaging material is ...

Building a Circular Economy for Stretch Film

(Flexpack)

November 10, 2024, Innovative Solutions Toward Sustainability Innovative Solutions Toward Sustainability By Kristen Ream, Director of Sourcing, Veritiv According to The Closed Loop Foundation1, recycling rates for ...

Merging Innovation and Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

(Bag Pouch)

November 03, 2024, ... and environmental conservation has prompted manufacturers to explore bio-plastic alternatives and invest in recycling infrastructure. Challenges and Opportunities in Recycling While the demand for ...

Natural Habitat Adventures a Natural Fit with Monadnock Paper Mills

(News | New Products)

October 02, 2024, ... working to raise the bar on eco-friendly operations, including materials sourcing and recycling. Choosing 100% post-consumer waste recycled papers results in meaningful and quantifiable impact reductions. ...

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... application requirements. Washable inks contribute impactfully toward effective recycling, as they are formulated to enable rapid and effective filtration during wastewater processing to afford clear ...

Battery Show Continues to Grow Globally Registration Opens for New Detroit Location

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 26, 2024, ... battery recycling, among other conversations such as gigafactories and battery passports. In addition, for the first time, The Battery Show introduces a new conference track dedicated to "Emerging Applications," ...

UFlex Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Recognized as “Business Leader of the Decade” at 21st Indo-US Economic Summit

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2024, ... highlighting the need for adequate recycling infrastructure supported by a stronger waste collection ecosystem, biodegradable polymers and innovative flexible packaging materials. He stated, "The flexible ...

Siegwerk, Tripack and Multi-Plastics to Unveil APR Approved Shrink Sleeve at Label Expo Americas 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 30, 2024, ... use of Multi-Plastics Envirocycle PET shrink sleeve film in this project highlights its role in enhancing the quality of recycling processes, preventing clumping, and significantly reducing the environmental ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... print stocks need to be eco-friendly, recyclable-friendly or sustainable. The pressure is on stock, inks, recycling, streams and related issues — affecting costs. Single-use plastics are being considered ...

Securikett Presents at This Year's Fachpac

(News | New Products)

August 04, 2024, ... made of paper to secure cardboard or paper packaging in an environmentally friendly way with security seals or tapes. These sustainable products do not disrupt the recycling process in any way and support ...

International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speaker Lineup for September Conference in Carlsbad, CA

(Upcoming Conference News)

August 04, 2024, ... Bill Moore, President of Moore & Associates, will offer an in-depth analysis of global market trends and recycling dynamics. Nicholas Palumbo, North American Technical Sales Manager at Kiefel Fiber Division, ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... is well known for its sustainability benefits compared to other packaging forms but recycling can be challenging as traditional plastic films are not currently supported in most curbside recycling programs ...

NIRI Strengthens Fiber, Filament, Fabric Extrusion Capabilities with Appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche

(Coating/Laminating)

July 11, 2024, ... recycling processes for cellulose, casein, and keratin fibers and developing eco-friendly methods for products containing fibers and nonwovens.  Previously, Javier was an assistant professor at UMass ...

Innovating Safety Child-Resistant Stand-Up Pouches that Meet Sustainability Goals

(Bag Pouch)

July 07, 2024, ... shape the future of packaging, helping make products safer and more secure. * Recyclable only in the communities that have appropriate recycling facilities. About the Authors Treijon Johnson is Director ...

Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends

(Bag Pouch)

June 26, 2024, ... paper can be recycled about seven times, adding to its earth-friendly character (more on recycling in the following section). According to Fastmarkets RIST's 2023-24 Trends: Industry Outlook & Market ...

Mondi and traceless Develop Ground-breaking Coating Solution

(Sustainability Forum)

June 20, 2024, ... in existing recycling streams throughout Europe. Currently, the properties of the bio-based coating are further optimised, fine-tuning the solution to make it fit for different packaging applications for ...

Sustainability: A Journey Through Coating and Lamination Technology

(Coating/Laminating)

June 19, 2024, ... higher rates of recycling such as mono-material structures — Compounds that can be recycled because they are made of a single polymer in a very high percentage. Currently, each member of the value chain ...

Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... recycling.  Significant increase in Digital Transformation Enabler (DTE) sales of sustainable products between 2022 and 2023, from 18% to 32%.  In both GLM and DTE, the percentage of waste diverted ...

Flexible Packaging — In a Constant Cycle of Evolution

(Flexpack)

June 16, 2024, ... purpose, these materials continue to maintain future purpose, using traditional curbside recycling processes. PIR materials, on the other hand, have yet to make it into the consumer-use streams. Therefore, ...