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Despite multiple policies to restrict their use, global consumption of rigid and flexible single-use packaging will continue to grow to reach 48.5 million tonnes in 2025; even as Covid-19 reshapes the global economy. New research available now in The Future of Single-use Plastic Packaging to 2025 from Smithers, tracks how this
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Priority Plastics announces the acquisition and installation of new injection stretch blow moulding production capabilities in their US manufacturing facility in Portland, Indiana. According to the company, this single-stage technology is new to the United States and exclusive to Priority Plastics, significantly increasing PET container capacity and the ability to offer
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Bottles and other rigid plastic packaging made from PET are continuing to grow in demand despite pressure over their environmental impact, a recent Smithers study reveals. While Covid-19 is the immediate challenge, new recycling technologies and alternative feedstocks will be increasingly important over the five years to 2025. Data from the
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Together with traditional Martens Brewery in Belgium the turnkey supplier KHS has made the portfolio for a German food store chain more sustainable. Karlskrone beer is now to be sold as a film-free KHS Nature MultiPack of six – in redesigned 0.5-liter PET bottles made entirely of recyclate. As part of
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Plastic Bank is empowering the world to stop ocean plastic. It builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. Plastic Bank’s collectors receive a bonus for the plastic they collect, providing an increased income they can count on. This recycled
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Compared with the first half of 2019, injection moulding machine manufacturer Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is ending the first half of 2020 with a healthy order book. During the first six months, the value of incoming orders for machines produced in Germany rose by almost 25 percent. Cautiously optimistic for the future,
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Beiersdorf and Werner & Mertz developed a standard concept for cosmetic packaging made of old plastic with the support of Fraunhofer IVV It is a big step for the recycling economy and the cosmetics industry: the founding company of the German “recycling forum” Werner & Mertz and the global skin care
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Kiefel is reinforcing its management. Stefan Moll has been responsible for technical matters as CTO since May 1, 2020, with a particular focus on global medical engineering business. Moll complements the existing management team of Thomas J. Halletz, CEO, and Peter Eisl, CFO. Stronger focus on sustainability Food packaging must achieve
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Verpa Folie Weidhausen GmbH pursued with the development of a new type of carrier strap based on PE material in combination with a PE-based shrink film the basis for a single-variety packaging solution that is both clearly sortable and recyclable. Thanks to this solution, the flexible beverage container packaging with Verpalin
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Essentra Tapes has launched the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled rPET alongside the benefits of easy-opening and brand enhancement. Responding to both consumer demand for packaging sustainability and the latest legislative requirements for recycled content, the new SupaStrip PCR is made from rPET
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Clariant colour specialists have combined three colours from the ColorForward 2021 trend palette with a satin brushed-glass special effect in order to appeal to consumers in the booming Asian personal care market. The resulting look helps PET packaging give the impression of luxury and prestige otherwise associated with the brushed glass
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