Industry association Flexible Packaging Europe says the European industry is making a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialization by relaunching Europe’s competitiveness

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.Parkside has announced its Recoflex range of recyclable, paper-based flexible packaging materials, said to offer durability, barrier performance, and heat sealability in several market applications

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In the run-up to INC-4, which takes place in Ottawa later this month, Packaging Europe looks back at the Global Plastic Treaty’s development from day one – the key talking points, reactions from across the packaging industry, and where it stands today

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.Siegwerk is working with Borouge to develop a ‘pipeline’ of fully recyclable, mono-material packaging solutions in a bid to meet converters’ increasing demand for sustainable options on the market

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.PAPACKS® 🌳 packaging by nature and European Material Bank (EMBA) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aiming to advance the exploration, development, processing, and production of renewable raw materials worldwide

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Following the new reusable packaging regulations set out in the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), Carrefour Belgium, Cornet Beer and DW Reusables have developed a returnable six-pack for beer

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In February 2024, KURZ launched TTR NOVA - an innovative new solution that offers holographic thermal transfer ribbons that can enhance product labels with diffractive finishes and dynamic depth effects

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In this edition of the Spotlight, Packaging Europe spoke to Prof. Dr Helga Zollner-Croll and Dr.-Ing. Frank Meltzer about ZELLCHEMING's ZELLCHEMINGExpo 2024, taking place 18-20 June at the RheinMain CongressCenter in Wiesbaden, Germany

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.Mura Technology has signed a five-year research partnership with UGent's Laboratory for Chemical Technology to build a pilot scale testing facility for hard-to-recycle polymers – aspiring to gauge the potential of products from circular feedstocks

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How do packaging industry leaders think about sustainability? Our latest Report summarises the key strategic takeaways and learnings from the 2023 Sustainable Packaging Summit

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.Unilever is distributing its Wonder Wash laundry detergent – designed to provide a thorough wash on a 15-minute cycle – in fully recyclable PET bottles containing 35% post-consumer recycled content

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Today, International Paper (IP) and DS Smith announced an agreement for a recommended all-share combination, expected to close by Q4 2024

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Storopack’s new paper cushioning system, PAPERplus Classic CX, produces paper cushions that adapt to the shape of shipping goods and protect medium-sized and large shipping cartons from damage

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.Uber Eats and DeliverZero are extending their reusable, returnable packaging partnership to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other areas on the West Coast of the United States

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Despite being critical to successful business operations, digital management of packaging, artwork, and labeling are often underfunded and undervalued – leading to costly inefficiencies and quality issues. Gartner on how to address this

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.Saveggy has received €1.76 million in investments from Unconventional Ventures, LRF Ventures, Almi Invest GreenTech, and industry angels for its edible, plant-based coating – a solution hoped to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables

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.Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, has announced its new flame-retardant resins, manufactured without the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or halogenated additives

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.Aldi Stores UK has introduced new plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes, contributing towards its goal of removing an estimated 17 tonnes of plastic packaging every year

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Research from The University of Sheffield has suggested that replacing plastics with alternative materials is ‘likely’ to increase greenhouse gas emissions, with the difference rising to 90% in some cases

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.Polytag and the not-for-profit company DDRS Alliance have joined forces to develop and adopt a Digital DRS, or deposit return scheme, as further delays push the launch date for a UK-based DRS back to 2028

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