Sustainability
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Food Labels | Sustainability
Survey says Americans are moving away from plastic food packaging
A new report found that nearly two thirds (64%) of Americans say they prefer paper food packaging over plastic or Styrofoam.12.10.18
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North America | Sustainability
SGP Community Day takes place in Cincinnati, OH
The fifth annual SGP Community Day included in-depth discussions on a variety of issues and challenges facing the printing industry.12.10.18
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Beverage Labels | Flexible Packaging | Folding Carton | Food Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Prime Labels | Sustainability
Nestlé creates research institute for packaging
The Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences is dedicated to the development of functional and eco-friendly packaging.12.07.18
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North America | Sustainability
UPM Raflatac expands RafCycle to North America
This label liner recycling solution can give new life to self-adhesive label waste that would otherwise be landfilled.12.05.18
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North America | Sustainability
SGP elects Paul Glynn as chair
"While each print facility is unique, SGP certification helps each printer achieve a positive environmental impact," he says.11.30.18
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North America | Sustainability
TLMI launches PET release liner recycling program
TLMI has worked closely with Lincoln, CA-based Circular Polymers to qualify PET release liner from association members.11.29.18
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Ink and Coatings | Sustainability
'Cradle-to-Cradle' certification for hubergroup
The ink supplier offers a variety of Cradle to Cradle-certified offset inks for food packaging and commercial printing.11.26.18
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Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability
Constantia Flexibles commits to fight pollution
One of the most important targets of the Global Commitment vision is transitioning from linear to circular packaging models.11.20.18
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Asia | Substrates | Sustainability
UPM Raflatac expands RafCycle recycling in Thailand with EcoBlue
RafCycle services were launched in Bangkok on November 16, 2018 during an end-user event.11.19.18
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Food Labels | Sustainability
Catapult Print goes linerless with Ravenwood
Launched in April 2018, the Orlando-based company was recently named a "Company to Watch" by L&NW.11.16.18
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Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Europe | Food Labels | Pressure Sensitive | Prime Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
VPF launches self-adhesive material made of grass paper
Approved for direct food contact, the material is recyclable, compostable and certified as an FSC-mix.11.14.18
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Smart Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
Stora Enso introduces sustainable RFID tag technology
ECO technology enables the RFID tags to be produced on a 100% fiber-based paper label.11.12.18
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Europe | Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability
UPM Raflatac certifies all European factories to food safety standard
This certificate ensures that the products are designed and manufactured according to the European GMP, EU 2023/2006.11.08.18
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Flexography | North America | Sustainability
FTA accepting entries for 2019 Sustainability Excellence Awards
The deadline for entry submission is February 1, 2019.11.07.18
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Substrates | Sustainability
Mondi forms sustainability partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The company aims to have 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025.10.29.18
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Sustainability
UPM Raflatac signs up to New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
UPM Raflatac supports brand owners in eliminating unnecessary plastic packaging.10.29.18
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Sustainability
Unilever and Veolia agree on sustainable packaging collaboration
The partnership will improve waste collection and recycling to help create a circular economy for plastics waste.10.26.18
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Europe | Sustainability
UPM Raflatac helps Italian winery commit to circular economy
Cantina di Soave's RafCycle project has made it possible to recycle waste into new paper products.10.22.18
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Sustainability
Rose City Label and Flexo Concepts receive TLMI Calvin Frost Awards
The newly named Environmental Leadership Award honors association members committed to progressive environmental practices.10.19.18
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Food Labels | Specialty Labels | Sustainability
NAStar's Print’N Stick Linerless products are now available in stocked formats
Five adhesive options satisfy most any application, from the most demanding to environmental.10.18.18
