namasté packaging 15 April 2024

DS Smith develops innovative plastic-free industrial packaging for Bosch Home Comfort Group

DS Smith has developed a plastic-free solution for a gas boiler from Bosch Home Comfort Group.While previous packaging solutions have required two EPS (Styrofoam) elements, the innovative solution developed by DS Smith for Bosch Home Comfort Group has eliminated all plastic packaging parts. This has resulted in the removal of 100,000 plastic components and is saving a total of 310 tons of CO2 emis

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Tomra markets new reverse vending machine line for improved retailer and consumer convenience

Part of the Basic Line, Tomra B5 Combi, is launching first in Ireland, the latest region to introduce a DRS, which went live in February. The system requires retailers to take back drink containers and refund deposits as part of the countrys efforts to reduce litter and increase recycling rates.Gudbrand Arnesen, head of product management at Tomra Collection, tells Packaging Insights that in the B

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Pulpoloco Sangria Revolutionizes Beverage Industry with Eco-Friendly CartoCan® Packaging

Pulpoloco Sangria stands out in the bustling beverage industry with its innovative CartoCan packaging, setting a new standard for eco-friendliness. This 250-mL aseptic paper can features vibrant, mosaic-like graphics that not only captivate attention but also signify a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Utilizing 30% less material than traditional aluminum or PET cans, and comprisi

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UFlex bags the second-highest number of printing and packaging industry awards

Wins 10 awards across categories at SIES SOP Star Awards 2023April 09, 2024, Noida, National Capital Region: UFlex Limited showcased its market-leading innovation by winning 10 prestigious awards at the SIES SOP Star Awards 2023. This remarkable achievement is a testament to UFlex's commitment to research-led innovative packaging solutions that exceed customer expectations. UFlexs packaging films

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Over 610 tons of plastic waste collected: Partnership between Greiner Packaging and Plastic Bank extended again

In 2019, Greiner Packaging launched its partnership with Plastic Bank by supporting the commissioning of five collection points in Manila, Philippines. The partnership was extended for the third time at the end of 2023. A total of over 610 tons of plastic have already been collected as part of the collaboration.Greiner Packaging extends its partnership with the social enterprise Plastic Bank datin

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Cosmo Synthetic paper innovative brands compatible with diverse print media

These brands under Cosmo Synthetic Paper will address the multiple requirements across various sectors and segments of the print industry and are compatible with diverse print mediaEach brand provides unique solutions to the print market with its durability and longevityNew Delhi, 2nd April 2024: Pushing the boundaries of possibilities, Cosmo Synthetic Paper (CSP), an innovative vertical of Cosmo

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Ecover launches laundry capsules using upcycled material & recycled packaging

Utilising upcycled rose petals and apricots, giving a second life to the by-products of these materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste to create two new laundry fragrances.The capsules are also the first Ecover product to be CarbonNeutral certified, excluding product use phase, in line with The CarbonNeutral Protocol.Ecovers Laundry Capsules come in packaging made from 90% recycled FSC

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Paptic material applied to Dorsal pillows in phase-out of fossil-based plastics

Paptic materials are designed to cut down on flexible plastic packaging waste and phase out oil-based materials, with FSC-certified options available. It is said to offer strength, pleasant tactile properties, and breathability wrapping easily around the pillows without distorting their natural shape.Dorsal hopes that the transition will meet increasing demand from environmentally conscious

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Vetaphone at ChinaPlas ’24 Stand 3A57

The leading global manufacturer of surface treatment, Vetaphone A/S, will be exhibiting at the upcoming ChinaPlas trade fair when it returns to Shanghai after a six-year gap.  Due to be held at the citys National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) from 23rd to 26th April, ChinaPlas is set to attract visitors from across the whole Asian region.Visitors to Stand 3A57 will be welcomed by He

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The Recycling Revolution - Mechanical vs. Chemical Recycling

Mechanical and chemical recycling are two methodologies that aim at the same goal of recycling but diverge significantly in their processes, outcomes, and implications for the future of waste management.The Shredding Solution: Mechanical RecyclingMechanical recycling stands as the older, more traditional form of recycling plastics.Here's how it works:Sorting: Different plastic types are meticulous

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