Paper Packaging

The cardboard wrap on Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic combination provides stability, so that the cup can be produced with “particularly” thin walls. The packaging producer claims that using less plastic than other solutions delivers a reduced CO2 footprint.

The cup and wrap can be easily separated, facilitating recyclability. As the cup is white or transparent, it produces high-quality recyclates that are not contaminated by ink.

The new-look packaging solution for Coles Unique Selection mandarins will avoid the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic in one year and can be recycled kerbside.

With more than one million of the paper bags expected to be sold between April and October this year, Coles general manager Fresh Produce Charlotte Gilbert said the packaging update was proof the retailer was looking to reduce waste and make recycling more convenient and accessible for its customers.

The result of four years of R&D, the new packaging format marks the beginning of Upfield’s transition to a paper solution across its portfolio, delivering on its ambition to reduce plastic content by 80% by 2030.

Developed in collaboration with Footprint, MCC and Pagès Group, Upfield aims to replace up to two billion plastic tubs by 2030, saving over 25,000 tons of plastic waste per year.

For 18 months, Cox & Co has been working towards producing a paper flow wrap to replace its compostable plastic packaging. Working closely with a paper manufacturer in Sweden to find the right type of material and reconfiguring its flow wrap machine to accept it, this week saw the first ever 100% paper flow wrapped chocolate bar roll off the production line.

Pushing the boundaries of possibilities, Cosmo Synthetic Paper (CSP), an innovative vertical of Cosmo Films, is leading the pack in synthetic paper manufacturing, with a commitment to excellence and innovation. With a focus on durability, printability, and sustainability, Cosmo Synthetic Paper is announcing 8 brands to address the myriad requirements of the printing business and provide cutting-edge solutions.

There are approximately 30 billion square meters of packaging tape worldwide, and the numbers are growing with the expansion of e-commerce. The market is currently dominated by plastic tape, constituting 80% of all packaging tape. However, there exists a more sustainable alternative in the form of paper tape, which paves the way for a plastic-free future for packaging. Ahlstrom is a key player in the packaging tape industry and has excellent know-how in fiber-based solutions.

The BPI certification confirms that Melitta’s cone coffee filters are crafted using materials that are compostable in commercial facilities that accept compostable products. This allows coffee lovers to enjoy their favourite brew while actively participating in efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment.

The exhibition was organised by Takeo Co, a specialist paper trading company established in 1899.

Since 1965, Takeo has presented an annual showcase of paper that explores the material's meaning and value through collaborations with leading designers.

This 49th edition of the Takeo Paper Show occupied two floors of the Kanda Square Hall exhibition venue near the company's Mihoncho Honten store.

With the escalating revolution in the business world, all brands are striving hard to comply with modern corporate demands. Packaging is one of their foremost concerns as customers have started focusing more on the outlook of the product before purchasing it. With so many popular types of custom packaging, custom auto lock boxes excel with their appealing design and nonpareil perks.