Power Adhesives launches ‘first-to-market’ biodegradable adhesive
6 September 2024
Marking what it says is a world-first, UK-headquartered Power Adhesives has launched a fully certified, biodegradable, shaped hot melt adhesive.
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Terinex Flexibles opens ‘UK’s first net zero CO2 flexo facility’
24 May 2024
Terinex Flexibles, an independent flexible packaging company, has opened a new sustainable EPC A+ rated 46,000sqft factory building near Derby, UK.
New vision system for Nilpeter presses aims to ensure consistent colour
14 May 2024
Press manufacturer Nilpeter has jointly developed a vision inspection system with Austrian automated technology manufacturer B&R that the companies claim reduces waste, improves quality, and…
Smithers report predicts reuse and refill market growth
23 April 2024
Data in the latest Smithers report, ‘The Future of Reusable and Refillable Packaging to 2029’, shows that in 2024 the global value of the re-use…
Siegwerk partners with Borouge on mono-material development
18 April 2024
Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is partnering with petrochemicals company Borouge in developing 100% recyclable mono-material packaging products that are designed for the circular economy.
Walkers reduces virgin plastic waste with new paper Snack A Jacks packs
15 April 2024
Walkers has today announced the rollout of new, paper outer bags for all Snack A Jacks multipacks, which parent company PepsiCo says will reduce the…
Parkside and Hoogly create compostable teabag envelope
22 March 2024
Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with artisanal tea brand Hoogly developing a compostable envelope for a new range of individually wrapped teabags for the…
Climate Change Agreement scheme extended
27 August 2020
The Government has extended the Climate Change Agreement scheme to new entrants until 30 November 2020
Green or black?
30 May 2012
For plastic film to continue as the packaging industry’s most successful material, we need to be farming it in order to ensure a more sustainable…