Sustainability

Live at interpack: MCC Verstraete Launches Sustainable Paper Label Solution for Fiber Molded Packaging

This week at interpack, MCC Verstraete demonstrated its Molded Fiber Labeling (MFL) sustainable paper label solution for fiber molded packaging developed in collaboration with Pagès Group.

May 8, 2023

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Live at interpack: Toyo Ink Features Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Toyo Ink America, LLC

The solutions include functional inks and coatings, adhesives, and other specialty materials that help reduce the amount of plastics used in packaging and support the shift from multi-material to mono-material packaging.

May 8, 2023

Sustainability

Live at interpack: Resealable Pure-Line Rigid Film Packaging from SÜDPACK and Weber

SÜDPACK

The week at interpack, SÜDPACK and Weber demonstrated how the film manufacturer’s mono-materials can be processed easily and efficiently as conventional composites on standard packaging machines.

May 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Live at interpack: U.S. (APR), European Recycling Systems Agree to Harmonize

The APR in the U.S. and Recyclass from Plastic Recyclers Europe signed collaboration agreement in order to align their recycling guidelines, testing protocols, send the methodology behind the recyclability assessment by February, 2024.

May 8, 2023

Flexible packaging

Live at interpack: STELLA Cosmetics Refills Use 90% Certified Renewable Polymers

This value chain collaboration achieves what's said to be a cosmetics market breakthrough, with refill containers and caps made almost entirely using mass balance-certified polymers from SABIC.

May 7, 2023

Flexible packaging

Live at interpack: Barrier Paper Replaces Plastic as nucao's Primary Packaging

This ambitious chocolate start-up now packages its products exclusively in paper, using a new barrier paper, Koehler NexPlus Advanced. It meets the demand for sustainable primary packaging for the food industry

May 7, 2023

Sustainability

Live at interpack: Actega Launches PVC-Free Heat-seal Lacquers for Coffee Capsules

ACTEGA Kelstar

This week at interpack, Actega launched the ACTEseal® PVC-Free Heat-seal Lacquers for Coffee Capsules designed to eliminate the need to use coatings containing PVC that are harder to recycle and increasingly subject to regulatory restrictions.

May 5, 2023

Flexible packaging

Live at interpack: Constantia Flexibles Highlights Materials Designed for Pharma and Consumer Applications

Constantia Flexibles

This week at interpack, Constantia Flexibles demonstrated the performance of its materials in collaboration with several international machine suppliers, highlighting its commitment to delivering quality products that meet the needs of its customers.

May 5, 2023

Sustainability

Packaging Fit for a (New and Eco-conscious) King

U.K.’s Compleat Food Group launches a limited-edition, fully-recyclable tray and film pack for sausage rolls in honor of the coronation of King Charles III.

May 5, 2023

Flexible packaging

Amcor Supports Michigan State University’s Next Generation of Innovators

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor launched an Amcor Lift-Off session dedicated to Michigan State University (MSU) with the support of the MSU Research Foundation and its network.

May 5, 2023

Sustainability

Live at interpack: Krones Focuses on Climate Change

This week at interpack, Krones showcased solutions that contribute to its vision of focusing on climate change, food security for the world’s population, and responsible use of packaging materials.

May 4, 2023

Sustainability

PulPac Expand to the U.S.

PulPac

Following its partnership with Curt G Joa (JOA) to set up a demonstration site for dry molded fiber, Swedish packaging company PulPac will establish its own U.S. operations in the Upper Mid-West region.

May 4, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Topanga, Hey Circle, and Ringo Offer Innovative Reusable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable packaging solutions from Topanga, Hey Circle, and Ringo from ThePackHub’s March Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

May 4, 2023