Sustainability

Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

Taghleef Industries wins Italian Best Packaging Award

The winning entry is from Ti's reLIFE range of BOPP solutions with post-consumer, chemically-recycled content.
10.21.21
Sustainability

Dow recognized by Association of Plastic Recyclers

ROBOND adhesives, OPULUX optical finishes and SURLYN ionomers were each recognized for solving packaging design challenges.
10.20.21
Europe | Sustainability

Springfield Solutions prioritizes reusable packaging

Dr. Will’s is partnering with global reusable packaging platform Loop to trial a more sustainable option in participating Tesco stores.
Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

hubergroup's Gecko Green Line Premium now Cradle to Cradle certified

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certified the flexo and gravure ink series, assuring the ink composition is environmentally sustainable.
10.19.21
Europe | Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Mondi and Vafo Group debut new dog food packaging in Finland

The project's objective was to launch a reclosable and recyclable packaging solution that does not compromise on performance.
10.15.21
North America | Sustainability

APR announces new design guidance for PE film packaging

The updated guidance reflects the consensus of a diverse group of stakeholders, including film recyclers, converters and brands.
10.15.21
Flexible Packaging | Food Labels | Sustainability

Small farm takes on big plastic packaging problem

Diamondback Acres is taking strides to cut plastic pollution by moving to compostable packaging.
Flexible Packaging | Substrates | Sustainability

Recyclable dog food packaging unleashed

EcoSolutions from Mondi gives Hau-Hau Champion a high-barrier solution that can be reclosed, keeps food fresh and confines any smells.
Beverage Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

BOPP labels from UPM Raflatac recognized by APR

A top-coated PP with proprietary wash-off adhesive leads to a cleaner PET recycling stream that enables improved recycling of PET bottles and containers.
10.13.21
North America | Sustainability

Yupo Corporation recognized by The Association of Plastic Recyclers

This distinction reinforces Yupo’s commitment to reduction in the carbon footprint, sustainability and the advancement of a circular economy.
10.12.21
North America | Sustainability

Mid America joins CELAB to increase release liner recycling

Chicago, IL-based MAPR will collaborate with CELAB on building a Midwest pilot program for label converters and their customers.
10.12.21
Substrates | Sustainability

Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches PS packaging tape product range

MasterTape Pack is a sustainable fiber-based alternative to plastic packaging tapes with high bio-based contents.
10.12.21
Digital Printing | Sustainability

EFI becomes SGP Patron

Ken Hanulec, VP of worldwide marketing, says, "EFI is a firm believer in SGP’s mission to promote and advance the sustainability of print.”
10.07.21
Flexible Packaging | Food Labels | Sustainability

Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable

The new high-barrier pouch will replace complex multi-layer and unrecyclable packaging for a range of food and wet pet food products.
10.07.21
Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac SmartCircle PE labels recognized by RecyClass

The granted approval proves SmartCircle PE can be recycled in the HDPE colored stream.
10.07.21
North America | Sustainability

Avery Dennison receives How2Recycle label for RFID paper hang tags

The How2Recycle label was created to provide consistent and transparent on-package recycling information to consumers in North America.
10.05.21
North America | Sustainability

CELAB promotes sustainability on global scale

Kyle Rhodes, president of CELAB North America and Elkem Silicones Americas’ marketing manager, discusses the benefits of the organization.
Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 10.05.21
North America | Sustainability

Outlook Group joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Outlook Group has earned multiple awards related to sustainable business in recent years, including the TLMI Environmental Leadership Award.
10.01.21
Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Flint Group Narrow Web introduces UV-flexo coatings to improve recyclability

The Evolution Deinking Primer is a coating used on shrink sleeve materials that makes the ink release in the caustic bath of the recycling process.
09.28.21
Substrates | Sustainability

UPM Raflatac's RAFNXT+ certified as CarbonNeutral

The positive climate action of choosing RAFNXT+ over a standard labeling material has been verified by The Carbon Trust.
09.28.21