Zanders reveals Zangrass sustainable paper
27 September 2018
Zangrass, the new grass paper from Zanders, is suitable for a variety of applications Zanders has revealed its latest product, Zangrass, at FachPack 2018.…
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Avery Dennison launches recycled PET liners in Europe
24 August 2018
The new rPET liner will be introduced in October 2018 across a number of self-adhesive constructions As part of its commitment to finding more…
EFIA to discuss environmental sustainability challenges for the flexo industry
6 August 2018
The breakfast meeting will debate the sustainability challenges presented to the flexographic supply chain On 28 September at The Football Hotel, Manchester, the European Flexographic…
Smurfit Kappa joins Two Sides sustainability group
6 August 2018
Steven Stoffer, group vice president Development of Smurfit Kappa Two Sides, a global organisation that promotes the attractiveness and sustainability of paper, has added…
Coveris launches Pack Positive sustainability strategy
25 July 2018
Coveris’ Pack positive strategy is three-point: ‘reduce, recycle, sustain’ As one of the latest manufacturers to sign up to the 2025 UK Plastics Pact,…
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…
Stora Enso targets renewable materials with Sulapac
22 May 2018
Suvi Haimi, CEO and co-founder, Sulapac Sulapac and Stora Enso have signed a joint development agreement to combat the global problem of plastic waste…
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…
Coveris launches plastic-free sandwich skillet
21 March 2018
The plastic-free, transparent film biodegrades over a 12-month period Packaging manufacturer Coveris has revealed a plastic-free sandwich skillet that is more easily recycled within…
EFIA questions whether it’s now plastic fantastic or fibre heaven
1 February 2018
EFIA members are in the midst of a significant storm, which may change the flexo industry forever The recent media furore surrounding the use…
Grabbing the green pound
18 May 2017
Lundberg Tech develops and manufactures granulators and cutters As consumers become more environmentally aware, brands want to appear more ecologically responsible to appeal to…
New recycling option for label matrix waste
27 March 2015
Avery Dennison and Belgian-based Seliplast have launched a recycling option for label matrix waste made of polypropylene and polyethylene. The programme is now available…
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…
Italian converter chooses electron beam technology
8 September 2014
Flexobeam EB curing technology from ESI Poligof SpA, a leader in the Italian converting industry, has installed a new Uteco Onyx 810 fitted with…
Sustainability-focused white paper issued by Kodak
8 May 2014
Kodak has issued a white paper specifically targeted at print companies looking to use technological innovation to implement significant environmental and financial efficiencies. The release…