Synthogra develops all-natural synthetic paper
23 September 2019
Synthogra has developed Pure-Durable, claimed as the first synthetic paper made entirely from renewable sources.
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American brewers introduce packaging solution
13 September 2019
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing.
Single-minded about sustainability
6 June 2019
The direction of travel towards a more sustainable future is changing the face of retail packaging, reports Des King.
Avery Dennison reveals recycled facestock
30 May 2019
Avery Dennison has introduced a facestock made from recycled polyethylene.
Essentra, Herbert Walkers and Crystal Press join Packaging 2 Recycling scheme
14 December 2018
Three key packaging manufacturing and printing companies have signed up to the BPIF-supported Packaging 2 Recycling scheme.
Coveris launches recyclable film for the Co-op
17 October 2018
The recyclable film is high-barrier, microwaveable and easy-open In partnership with the Co-op and Freshtime, Coveris has launched a fully recyclable PE film that…
Axion launches packaging recyclability training service
9 July 2018
Axion’s course covers how sorting and recycling processes work and how packaging design impacts this Aimed at improving knowledge within the plastic packaging value…
UK Plastic Pact launched
26 April 2018
Forty-two businesses, including brands, manufacturers and retailers right through to plastic reprocessors and packaging suppliers committed to The UK Plastics Pact, launched by sustainability experts…
Nestlé aiming for 100% recyclable packaging by 2025
10 April 2018
Preventing packaging material ending up as waste is one of the key reasons behind Nestlé’s pledge Nestlé has ambitions to make 100% of its…
Zero Labels to Landfill certificate for Amberley Labels
5 January 2017
Steve Oliver, Amberley Labels projects manager Amberley Labels has been awarded a certificate for its Zero Labels to Landfill project, achieved by segregating the…
Paper v plastic report highlighted
16 March 2015
Leading UK manufacturer of paper carrier bags and flexible packaging, AB Group Packaging has endorsed the findings of a recent life cycle assessment report…
Barrier paper grades made from recycled paper
8 May 2014
Sappi Fine Paper Europe has launched two new barrier paper grades at interpack 2014 designed to address concerns about migration of mineral oil into food…
FINAT launches recycling awards
3 March 2014
Label converters and end-users that have their paper and/or filmic release liners recycled by dedicated programmes are invited to apply for the first FINAT Recycling…
Ahlstrom announces release liner recycling initiative
8 November 2012
A new initiative for recycling silicone coated paper release liners used by the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) label industry has been announced by Ahlstrom, a…
Recycling initiatives for release liner material
30 July 2012
One of the major issues for the label printing industry is the waste the process leaves behind, particularly the much maligned release liner. This problem…