BASF Ultramid polyamide for flexible packaging films
30 June, 2014BASF offers high-performance Ultramid (polyamide), which is derived from renewable raw materials. The company uses an approach that replaces up to 100% of the fossil resources used at the beginning of the integrated production process with certified biomass.
Earthinks sustainable printing inks
30 June, 2014Earthinks sustainable printing inks and coatings can represent up to 100% natural materials, are free from glycol and silicones, contain no heavy metals and are near zero volatile organic compound (VOC) levels.
Recycled content for food packaging: resource available
17 April, 2014The APC has developed a resource on the inclusion of recycled content in food packaging items. Developed in consultation with industry, the resource details the challenges, opportunities and legislation relevant to including recycled content in food packaging.
Taxpayers will pay for Container Deposit Scheme, AFGC claims
28 March, 2014The cost of the $1.4 billion national Container Deposit Scheme will be shouldered by taxpayers, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has warned.
O-I and Carlsberg launch sustainable packaging initiative
28 January, 2014The Carlsberg Circular Community (CCC) will see Carlsberg and O-I - along with selected suppliers - collaborate to develop packaging solutions. CCC partners will use the Cradle to Cradle Design Framework to improve the quality of products.
Lightweighting plastic bottles for packaging
22 January, 2014 by Stephen Barter MAIPReducing the plastic component of the overall package is a great environmental initiative; however, in today’s competitive market the opportunity to save money in the actual packaging cost is very appealing.
Lightweight packaging to take off, despite challenges
12 December, 2013Rigid plastic and flexible packs are poised to take off in the US, with demand expected to increase by 32.85 billion packs between now and 2017, according to a new report from Canadean.
UPM Raflatac awarded FSC and PEFC certification for Malaysian labelstock
05 December, 2013UPM Raflatac has been awarded FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications for labelstock produced in its Asia-Pacific factories. This means that all UPM Raflatac factories in the Asia-Pacific region are now PEFC and FSC certified.
Novelis completes $400m expansion in Korea
17 October, 2013Novelis has completed a two-year, US$400 million expansion program in South Korea which will increase its production capacity in the region by more than 50%.
BioPak Biocane Takeaway Containers
27 September, 2013BioPak’s BioCane Takeaway Containers are made from sugarcane pulp - the fibrous material that remains after sugar is extracted from the sugarcane. The containers are compostable, making the diversion of organic waste from landfill an option.
Eco-friendly vodka uses industry-first PET swing-top bottle
23 September, 2013As part of its sustainability focus, McCormick Distilling Co Inc decided to change the 1.75 L bottle for its eco-friendly 360 Vodka from glass to lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Consumers demand renewable packaging, research shows
18 September, 2013Consumers are increasingly demanding renewable materials and environmental labelling, new research from Tetra Pak indicates. Recycling also remains a fundamental expectation of both consumers and food industry stakeholders.
Trio to produce bio-based superabsorbent polymers in Sri Lanka
27 August, 2013Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), CIC Holdings and Chemanex have formed a joint venture - Chemcel - and will build and operate a processing facility in Sri Lanka, manufacturing bio-based superabsorbent polymers.
Litter on the decline
19 August, 2013The occurrence of litter national is declining, the National Litter Index (NLI) shows. Victoria is ahead of the other states and territories with a 17% reduction by item on the 2012 count.
What to do with 1.31 trillion plastic beverage bottles each year
15 July, 2013The 446 billion PET containers used worldwide for beverage packaging in 2011 is expected to grow to 1.3 trillion by 2015. That’s a lot of bottles that have to be dealt with in the waste and recycling streams.
