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Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging in a Circular Economy

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March 11, 2021, ... water-based coating over 50 years ago. Their current barrier & functional coatings for paper and film make it possible to develop recyclable, repulpable, and industrially compostable packaging. Michelman ...

Mondi Helps to Reduce Plastic Use and CO2 Footprint With New Paper-based Diaper Packaging for Drylock

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December 17, 2020, ... can be placed in existing paper streams, even in countries with the strictest recycling regulations, thereby supporting the circular economy. An EcoWicketBag made out of fully compostable materials is ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names Christopher Voght General Manager of the Torayfan® Division

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October 04, 2020, ... that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of one of Rhode Island’s larger solar farms and ...

Startup Replaces Plastic Packaging With Food Waste

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September 23, 2020, W-Cycle, an Israeli foodTech startup has developed SupraPulp™, plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable, safe, yet durable W-Cycle, an Israeli foodTech startup has developed ...

Major Global Automaker Launches Pilot Trial of Cortec’s Eco-Corr Film

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September 23, 2020, ... environment and is compostable and compliant to ASTM D6400. As part of pilot project, the car manufacturer tested Eco-Corr Films while packaging car parts for shipment to their plant in Pune, India. ...

Solenis Featured on “EARTH with John Holden” Global TV Docuseries

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September 13, 2020, ... material; and Developing technologies to replace plastic-lined cups with material that’s recyclable and compostable. “We’re committed to helping companies meet their sustainability goals, whether ...

Amcor Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy Goals in the United States

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August 30, 2020, ... them by 2025; All plastic packaging to be 100 percent reusable, recyclable, or compostable; ​  Undertake ambitious actions to effectively recycle or compost 50 percent of plastic packaging; and  The ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... of developing recyclable, reusable and compostable forms of packaging.  Each of these characteristics presents its own set of unique challenges, and ongoing industry efforts have led to many progressive ...

Coating on Trial

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May 05, 2020, ... that may address some of recyclable and compostable issues. Materials that are available and which share the same performance properties typically associated with conventional petroleum-based products ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexography)

April 22, 2020, ... recyclable, reusable, and compostable forms of packaging.  Each of these characteristics presents its own set of unique challenges, and ongoing industry efforts have led to many progressive solutions. ...

Three Ink Market Trends Helping to Achieve Sustainability Goals

(Inks/Coatings/Primers)

April 16, 2020, ... important ink market trends can play a role in helping to reach sustainability goals. Bio-renewable/compostable ink content - Brand owners should work closely with converters to ensure that the inks, ...

PFFC’s Companies to Watch

(Flexpack)

April 09, 2020, ... much packaging as needed is produced, less is thrown away only to end up in a landfill. “Additionally, we offer recyclable and PCR based films and are engaged in R&D around compostable films as well. ...

Is it the End for Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging?

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March 02, 2020, ... – are challenging their suppliers to achieve the target of 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025. “The shift in mindset over the last two years has been huge,” says Eric Pavone, ...

NOW Plastics Packaging Solutions Put Environmental Protection First

(Flexpack)

February 04, 2020, ...  Biodegradable plastics; and Compostable substrates and packaging options. “The efficient and responsible use of plastics and packaging has become a critical consideration for companies throughout ...

Flexible Packaging, a Converting Dynamo

(Converting Perspectives)

December 01, 2019, ... on compostable packaging bags. From its start in candy and food packaging, Reynolds is expanding, working with co-packers, printers and converters, making pouches that have a super-strong seal, says CEO ...

Labelexpo Europe 2019 Set for Largest Show to Date

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September 03, 2019, ... portfolio of solutions for recyclable and compostable flexible packaging; AstroNova TrojanLabel will premier two new products, the T2-L narrow-format water-based inkjet press with added laminating capabilities, ...

AWT Launches Terrene Portfolio of Sustainable Label and Packaging Materials

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July 29, 2019, ... which are recyclable, compostable and biodegradable, depending on the labeling or packaging goals of AWT clients. The launch comes after extensive research into sustainable material options which will ...

First Certified Biodegradable Anticorrosion Film powered by Nano VpCI®

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June 04, 2019, EcoCorr® Film is biodegradable, compostable packaging film that provides contact, barrier and vapor corrosion inhibition. EcoCorr® Film is biodegradable, compostable packaging film that provides contact, ...

Packaging and Labeling Sustainability is a Must for the Industry

(Label/Tape)

April 21, 2019, ... to employ more recycled, re-used or compostable materials in the next decade. Avery Dennison is committed to helping converters and brand owners deliver products that are more sustainable – products ...

Ecoslide-OTC™ Paperboard Pack: Keystone Folding Box Co.

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March 27, 2019, ... safety mechanism that provides child-resistance while eliminating the need for two-step “peel/push-through foil.” Made from 100 percent recyclable and compostable paperboard, Ecoslide-OTC is easily separated ...