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In a groundbreaking study published in the KeAi journal, Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, researchers have unveiled a pioneering approach to creating eco-friendly chitosan-based composite films using lignin-rich lignocellulose nanofibers extracted from rice husk. This innovative research not only addresses the pressing need for sustainable materials but also offers a promising solution to reduce environmental impact and promote circular economy practices.

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This high-performance open-mouth bagging system efficiently fills 20-30kg bags with powders, making it ideal for wheat and maize flour*.

This new flour packaging machine achieves high filling rates while reducing dust emissions. The dosing system, a fusion of Premier Tech and Bühler's expertise, contributes to a clean, reliable and accurate bagging process that maintains product quality and integrity.

Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, announced the launch of its first full UV flexo deinking system for the European market: CIRKIT CLEARPRIME UV E02.

The new primer technology for non-food packaging applications offers a validated solution for safe and economic deinking of UV-printed self-adhesive labels (PSL). As a result, it improves the recyclability of labelled plastic packaging and enables the recovery of high-quality recyclates that are suitable for reuse in non-food packaging applications.

• An international coalition of aluminum producers, recyclers, can makers, industry associations and related stakeholders have set a target to recycle at least 80% of aluminum beverage cans worldwide by 2030 and nearly all by 2050.
• They’re calling for greater commitment from national governments and the aluminum beverage can value chain to increase recycling rates, said Marlen Bertram, the International Aluminum Institute’s director of s

“The power of Adobe Firefly generative AI is that it can take what we have in our heads and more accurately portray that vision on digital paper.” Sal Velazquez, Barbie Staff Packaging Designer, Mattel

Today, BL.INK, the Enterprise Link Management company, is the first to deliver turnkey SaaS (Software as a Service) technology that enables brands to deploy GS1 Digital Links at scale quickly. The company combines its established link and QR code management capabilities with a new no-code Content Management System (CMS) functionality that can create millions of data-driven, mobile-ready microsites in minutes. This announcement coincides with the opening of GS1 Connect, the annual GS1-US conference starting today in Orlando, FL.