Paper and plastic markets to grow
12 December 2023
Flexible plastics and paperboard to be the fastest growing packaging materials across the next five years, creating opportunities and challenges for the industry.
recycling
Scodix receives repulpability and recyclability certification
11 July 2023
SBS-E certification allows Scodix embellished products to use recycling symbol where relevant.
CELAB Europe launches new web hub for liner recyclers
8 February 2023
Brand owners, other label users, waste managers and HSEQ representatives are the target audience for the recycling information.
Aquapak targets new CEPI testing for Hyrdopol
15 November 2022
Aquapak is targeting the new European harmonised recyclability validation test methodology launched by CEPI, for Hydropol, its polymer based on Polyvinylalcohol (PVOH).
UPM Raflatac recognised for PP and HDPE recycling labels
10 November 2022
UPM Raflatac has received recognitions from RecyClass for multiple label products with different adhesive technologies.
Mondi opens laboratory to test paper product recyclability
30 August 2022
Mondi has opened its first recycling laboratory at its Frantschach mill in Austria to test the recyclability of paper and paper-based packaging using non-paper components…
ProAmpac and Purition create recyclable sachet for meal shakes
9 August 2022
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac has joined forced with Purition to create a fully recyclable high barrier sachet for powered meal shakes.
EU Green Deal: Consumer participation is key to reach circularity
14 July 2022
Pro Carton has launched the findings of its recent EU Green Week themed roundtable.
CCL Label develops floatable EcoStream label range
13 July 2022
CCL Label has unveiled a new line of EcoStream labels to support the recycling of PET bottles.
BASF develops recycling friendly adhesives
14 February 2022
Acronal RCF 3705 and Acronal RCF 3706 combine good adhesive properties with easy removal from the recovered paper stream during recycling of paperboard packaging.
HP invests in packaging development
4 February 2022
Acquires Choose Packaging, the company behind the only commercially available zero-plastic paper bottle in the world.
Polysack readies for flexpack transformation
31 January 2022
The recyclable films specialist is working to help converters and brand owners navigate the transition to recyclability.
Alex Baumgartner joins Polysack
31 January 2022
New chairman appointed as the flexible packaging industry accelerates its transformation to recyclability.
Bobst innovates with recyclable hybrid pouches
9 September 2021
Work ongoing to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling.
Sweden invests in plastic recycling
31 August 2021
Site Zero will be able to recycle all plastic packaging from Swedish households and make plastics circular, without any carbon dioxide emissions.