VI-6 is a self-service platform that allows packaging engineers to test package designs in a virtual environment. This virtual testing environment produces a digital twin of physical environments, which eliminates the need to produce costly and time-consuming physical package prototypes typically required to gauge the durability of material and design. VI-6 also helps customers create packaging with less material while maintaining the levels of structural integrity needed to withstand the rigors of commercial transport and delivery.
The fibre-based packaging firm said the PaceSetter Rainier offers many of the characteristics of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) in combination with recycled content.
With brightness and whiteness that exceeds that of traditional CRB, it has been manufactured to compete directly with SBS and folding box board (FBB).
Additionally, it provides improved surface smoothness for enhanced printability and tactile performance.
Vegware’s Make The Switch campaign gives businesses a guide on what changes they need to make ahead of the single-use plastic ban.
The campaign microsite has insights about the changes, alongside access to Vegware’s team for those seeking guidance.
A recent survey conducted by Vegware across the industry showed that more than 50% of people need help understanding what the plastic ban means for their business.
"Strong liners with excellent printability don’t need to be thick and heavy. With 100% virgin fibers and a multi-layer construction, Billerud´s coated liners are so strong that packaging converters can use a lighter base weight which means better packaging performance and runnability at lower costs. This improves their resource efficiency and reduces their carbon footprint throughout the value chain,” says Rolf Gustafsson, Senior Director Product Management Containerboard at Billerud.
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reports that global shipments by its members increased by 6.6 per cent to just over 3.2 billion units in the first half of 2023.
Henkel and CCL have together won the AWA (Alexander Watson Associates) Sleeve Label Award in the category “Environmental Contribution” for their sustainable design of Henkel’s Vernel fabric softener bottle.
Every year, an estimated 350 million tennis balls are sold worldwide, mostly in pressurized plastic containers that are designed to preserve their bounce. As soon as a container is opened, tennis balls start to lose their pressure. Tennis balls have short lives, compared to their refillable cousins in football, basketball and soccer.
In a potential move that could revolutionize the liquor industry, Tamil Nadu is considering the sale of alcoholic beverages in convenient tetra packs, aiming to enhance accessibility and minimize environmental impact.
Following the recent closure of 500 liquor shops in Tamil Nadu, the state’s Minister for Prohibition and Excise, S Muthusamy, said on Sunday that the government was exploring the possibility of introducing liquor sales in tetra packs.
