namasté packaging 03 June 2024

Crafty woman makes free gift-tags out of old food packaging and they look stunning

When it comes to gift tags, there are two main schools of thought: on one end you have those who finish their Christmas present shopping by the end of November who obviously also have made sure to buy specially matching gift tags.At the other end of the spectrum, there are the less organised amongst us - those who simply cut strips of flimsy wrapping paper from the sheet as a panic-stricken last-m

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SYROS DUO BROWN, THE UNCOATED CARTONBOARD MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED FIBERS

Drawing on its extensive experience, RDM Group, the European leading producer of recycled cartonboard, has introduced Syros Duo Brown, made with 100% recycled fibers, natural-looking cartonboard, with the resilience needed for high-speed printing and folding.No bleeding or cracking. And its quality is consistent and stable, making it ideal as a replacement for plastic packaging, for folders a

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Startup set to revolutionize consumer goods with plastic packaging alternative — here's what it's made of

Seaweed packaging startup Sway is making a splash in the fight against plastic pollution. This California-based company has launched the world's first scalable alternative to single-use plastics, using an unlikely hero: seaweed.Sway is tackling a tremendous problem. Retail bags and polybags used for shipping make up a whopping 30% of single-use plastics. These pesky plastics sit in landfills for y

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KRAIBURG TPE: Innovative Packaging Solutions with TPE Materials

Have you ever pondered about the packaging materials used in cosmetics, food and medical packaging in our daily lives? Among paper, plastic, glass, and metal, plastics are likely the most common. However, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials are gaining more prominence in the packaging industry.Cosmetics and Food-Contact PackagingKRAIBURG TPEs materials are not only utilized in cosmetics packag

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Life Cycle Assessment finds 43% reduced climate impact for Mondi’s Hug&Hold

Mondi takes data-driven approach to analyse Hug&Hold's environmental impact.Critically reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) compares the product to conventional plastic shrink wrap for 6 1.5 l PET beverage bundles.ISO-compliant approach shows the paper packaging performs better across several impact categories, including 43% less climate change impact than plastic.Mondi, a global leader in pac

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Sustainability is a key driver in printed electronics

Frankfurt, May 28, 2024 drupa 2024 takes place from May 28 to June 07 in Dsseldorf, Germany. Dr. Klaus Hecker, Managing Directorof OE-A, a Working Group within VDMA, speaks about the drupa show and its significance for the printed electronics industry: drupa is a great opportunity for the printed electronics industry to come together with the graphic printing industry on one platform.We expe

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The big ideas and tiny details behind Amazon's new recyclable mailer

From the lab to the fulfillment center, employees contributed to the innovations behind a mailer that can be recycled in the same bin as Amazons iconic box.The rigorous work of inventing Amazon's new recyclable paper padded mailer required the ingenuity of scientists, engineers, and technicians at Amazon's packaging and materials lab. These experts, who obsess over the tiniest of details, have bee

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LABELEXPO INDIA 2024

Labelexpo India returns on 14-17 November 2024, bringing the industry together for four days of live demonstrations. Discover state-of-the-art presses, intelligent labels, finishing units, inks, dies and substrates from the leading manufacturers. With 250 leading suppliers exhibiting this is your opportunity to meet the companies who are driving our industry forward. To know more cl

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Middle East Paper Expo 2024

International Exhibition for Paper, Board, Tissue, Printing & Packaging Industry. Paper ME covers Paper, Board, Tissue, Packaging Printing industries, demonstrating that it is a perfect hub to showcase the latest equipment, machinery, products services

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KNOW YOUR AUTHORITIES – EUROPE EDITION

KNOW YOUR AUTHORITIES EUROPE EDITIONIn Europe, several prominent schemes cater to the recycling and plastics sectors, each with its unique focus and standards. Heres a look at some key certifications.RecyClass RecyClass, a cross-industry initiative, advances plastic packaging recyclability and promotes traceability of plastic waste and recycled content. It offers three main certifications: R

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