PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2016

NEWS 7 PET planet Insider Vol. 17 No. 10/16 www.petpla.net i Developing economies are driving growth for the labels market Economic and lifestyle changes and the focus on sustain- able packaging will drive market growth for the labels market by 5.4% annually in 2016-2021 to $44.8 billion, according to a report by Smithers Pira. In “The Future of Labels and Release Liners to 2021” Smithers Pira’s analysis shows label market growth is being driven by economic, social, demographic and lifestyle changes. These include brand owners’ increasing focus on source reduction and sustainable packaging, consumer demand for convenience food, and the growing presence of large retail chains. Label market demand is also being driven by the rela- tively low cost with which labelling can be replaced or changed; and a continuing need for barcodes and other secondary pack- aging applications that support food safety and pharmaceutical compliance issues. Drinks markets are dominating label consumption; alcoholic drinks are the main end-use market for labels, accounting for a projected 27.5% share of global label consumption in 2016. The alcoholic drinks market growth is supported by the booming hospitality and tourism industries in large cities, the influence of western culture on young people in emerging economies, and increasing disposable incomes among the growing middle class in Asia. “The outlook for label market growth will be negatively influ- enced by an expectation of moderate global economic growth over the forecast period.” states Dan Rogers, head of publishing at Smithers Pira. “The emerging and developing economies are forecast to grow at twice the rate of advanced countries and offer the best opportunities for label market growth.” The growing trend for sustainability in packaging and label- ling means linerless labelling systems are gaining in popularity, because they eliminate the need for non-recyclable release liners, and the absence of backing material means that reel changes are quicker and easier. Linerless technology also provides full-colour, high-end graphics, together with the option to print on the back of the label for promotional, coupon and instructional applications. Linerless labels also eliminate waste and reduce cost associated with label production. www.smitherspira.com Mexico: collecting and recycling post-consumer PET The non-profit environmental association Ecoce is promot- ing the collection and recycling of post-consumer PET and other materials in Mexico. The association has now published new figures on recycling in Mexico: according to their own figures, Mexico has recorded the highest collection quota in America for PET for the past four years. In 2015 the collection quota amounted to 50.4% (364,000t) of national consumption (722,000t). The associa- tion also reported an increased demand from the Mexican recycling industry from 191,000t (46%) in 2014 to 218,000t (60%) in 2015. 40% of the PET collected is exported. Export countries are China, the USA and others. Mexico has 14 PET recycling plants (total capacity: 300,000t/a, total investment: US$314m) There are currently efforts to further develop the national recycling capacity. The experiences of the past 14 years have encouraged Ecoce to push for the collection of further packaging waste materials such as aluminium, PE and other materials. In rela- tion to these efforts, Ecoce has been carrying out a three- tiered campaign “Reciclamos tus envases” (Let’s collect your packaging) since March 2016, which aims to raise public awareness about the collection and recycling of packaging materials over the long-term. Ecoce brings together 24 member companies from the food and beverage industry. These represent 64% of the national PET consumption. www.ecoce.mx Upcoming PET-relevant events The major players in the PET value chain are taking part in many local and global PET events, from trade shows to conferences or company events. For full details, see the Events Calendar in WikiPETia. You can also find details of PETplanet’s activities as the media networker and expert partner for many events. Are you an event organiser? Has your event been included? If not, contact us a t doris.fischer@hbmedia.net and send relevant information. www.wikipetia.info