ExxonMobil has developed a fully recyclable thermoformed packaging solution, which features 95% polyethylene (PE) content. This is suitable for hot fill and aseptic applications, and its design minimises material usage.
A new survey by Resource Recycling Systems reveals that EPS packaging in North America is recycled at a rate of 31%, diverting 168 million pounds from landfills. This mainly occurs through alternative B2B streams.
Anton Debatin GmbH is collaborating with PreZero Flexible Packaging GmbH to launch a new sustainable packaging system. This is made from 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) film, with 50% coming from the household recycling system.
Chadwick prepares to bring its new range of sustainable lidding to the Scandinavian market at Scanpack in Sweden. The highlight is their latest rPET pre-cut lidding films, designed to enhance sustainability and support plastic packaging regulations.
Editor Rebekah Jordan spoke to André Lang-Herfurth, SEA ME (zerooo), about the environmental benefits of reusable PET bottles compared to single-use plastic bottles.
Packaging Europe announced the return of its flagship event, the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2024, bringing together leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the entire value chain.
RIGK GmbH has committed itself as the German partner in the "myRecycledContent" database – a European initiative aimed at promoting the use of recycled plastics in industrial and commercial packaging.
At FAKUMA 2024, Campetella Robotic Center s.r.l. will be focusing on its latest generation of SCARA SPIN robots. Compact and space-saving in design, they are ideal for fully automated packaging, assembly and palletising tasks.
EcoCortec, the European subsidiary of Cortec Corporation, launched EcoSonic VpCI-125 PCR HP Permanent ESD Films and Bags made with a guaranteed 30% post-consumer recycled content of high, consistent quality.
Renata Smataviciene, quality director of RETAL, explores challenges of defining "quality" in manufacturing and how a plastic packaging company achieves consistent quality across vast production lines.
Chase Plastics is concerned that UK manufacturers risk competitiveness by not utilising recycled content, especially with Plastic Packaging Tax on the rise.
Steve Brownett-Gale of pharmaceutical packaging firm, Origin, gives his expert insight into a new and revolutionary enzyme with the potential to transform plastic recycling as we know it.
