Beauty with responsibility
3 December 2025
As brands strive for packaging that attracts attention while meeting environmental goals, special effects inks and coatings are now being developed to align with sustainable…
recyclability
Siegwerk creates ‘recycling friendly’ ink toolbox for flexible packaging
21 January 2025
The new offering – initially available in the EMEA region - bundles together all the company’s nitrocellulose (NC) -free ink solutions for flexible packaging applications,…
RecyClass approves Avery label products for HDPE recycling
29 October 2024
Approval follows an assessment by the RecyClass HDPE Technical Committee of several PE and PP solutions within Avery's film label portfolio.
Avery Dennison launches INGEDE12-certified materials
18 September 2024
The paper label and cardboard packaging materials solutions contain a new adhesive and are intended to support enhanced package recycling.
Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development
18 April 2024
Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.
UPM Specialty Paper creates paper packaging for Finnish bakery
20 March 2024
UPM Specialty Papers has developed paper packaging for Fazer's Oat Rice Pies, based on its UPM Confidio barrier paper, which is heat-sealable, explained to not…
Polyart Introduces eco-friendly paper for tags and labels
19 March 2024
Polyart Group has introduced Fiberskin Tag, a 100% paper option for tags and labels, said to be tear resistant and water resistant, courtesy of a…
ProAmpac acquires UP Paper
19 March 2024
ProAmpac, a specialist in flexible packaging and material science, has announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a producer of recycled kraft paper.
White sleeve material aids PET recycling of dairy products
23 February 2024
CCL Label's EcoFloat White low-density recyclable polyolefin sleeve material enables packaging of dairy and light-sensitive products in transparent PET.
Lecta launches recyclable metallised papers
13 December 2023
Metalvac Seal and Metalvac Barrier WV are designed for flexible packaging applications such as sachets, flowpacks and wrappers.
Berry Global gathers PE lamination films under Entour brand
10 November 2023
The move means that products such as the FormiForLAM film sold in Europe have been renamed to carry the new brand name.
Bobst CI event to address flexible packaging issues
19 September 2023
The one-day event in Bielefeld, Germany, on Thursday 26 October carries the theme ‘Unwrap the future of flexible packaging’.
ECG-printed packaging meets with four-legged approval
23 August 2023
Pet food brand Fressnapf/Maxi Zoo has switched its packaging to a new range of premium mono-material recyclable materials from Mondi.
CELAB Europe launches new web hub for liner recyclers
8 February 2023
CELAB-Europe, a collaboration of the whole self-adhesive label value chain, has announced the launch of its new website which includes an interactive map that lists…
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.