ExxonMobil has completed its first commercial sale of certified circular polymers, using its Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling of plastic waste. The purchaser is Berry Global, a leading provider of innovative packaging and engineered products,...

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to support SB 7891, which would provide regulatory certainty for advanced recycling processes and create a more circular economy for plastics in New York.

At Labelexpo Europe 2022, GSE (Stand 7D59) introduces new flexibility to its range of Colorsat ink dispensing systems that achieve brand spot colours accurately and fast, for labels and packaging. The company also extends its...

Gualapack US & Canada will be ideally located to be closer not only to customers in North America, but also to suppliers in the central region of the continent – including trusted partners the brand...

Rising prices for post-consumer resin also bring a greater incentive for shady suppliers to cheat. A U.K. nonprofit is commercializing a technology that will detect lies about recycled plastic use. First developed at the University...

We are writing on behalf of trade associations employing tens of thousands of New Yorkers to respectfully request the final budget agreement include language from S. 7891 (Mannion) which supports and promotes the increased adoption...

Ms. Lori Gobris has joined Michelman as Global Marketing Manager for Circular Economy. Gobris will be responsible for Michelman's global market strategy and programs that enable sustainable packaging solutions for the Circular Economy within its...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging systems, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Heerlen, the Netherlands, and Herbrechtingen, Germany manufacturing facilities. The facilities manufacture air cushioning material for use with Pregis’ MINI...

Agilyx has formed a strategic partnership with London-based Virgin Group to produce lower-carbon aviation fuel from recycled plastic. Agilyx has operations in Oregon and Switzerland, and Virgin Group is based in London. The partners will...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that it has acquired Belle-Pak Packaging, an award-winning manufacturer of flexible packaging products. With the addition of Belle-Pak, ProAmpac expands its growing presence in Canada...

Giovanni Spitale has been named Chief Executive Officer of Davis-Standard, a portfolio company of Gamut Capital Management. Mr. Spitale replaces Jim Murphy who has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. In...

A new partnership between Tesco and packaging manufacturer Berry Global is recycling soft plastic collected from customers at Tesco stores. Tesco has rapidly scaled up the amount of soft plastic collection points and now collects...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemical engineers have invented a new type of plastic that is twice as strong as steel and could one day be used as a building material. Dubbed 2DPA-1, the material is...

Though we try our best to recycle the single-use plastic items we use daily, there are some plastics that take a lot more effort to reuse than just tossing them into the recycle bin. And...

The search for packaging alternatives can be frustrating because of the cumbersome methods of designing and testing materials under various shipping and distribution scenarios. However, if those tests could be done virtually, a company could...

Packaging is an integral part of a product in today’s developed world. And yet, with today’s environmental concerns, reducing waste and energy usage while increasing overall product sustainability has been the priority. A major challenge...

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a part of Barry-Wehmiller, is excited to announce its partnership with Fox Valley Flexo Services to provide educational opportunities, demonstrations and training through PCMC’s Packaging Innovation Center. “As we met...

Canada’s federal government will mandate recycled plastic be used in bottles, foam protective packaging, films and other products. But first, officials are asking for public input on important details. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC),...

Mondi plc is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Personal Care Components business (‘PCC’) to Nitto Denko Corporation for an enterprise value of €615 million, which is also...

Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is introducing its new Renew™ Zero 100% recycled content, carbon neutral air cushioning film for use with its AirSpeed® systems across Europe. The polyethylene (PE) film is...

West Michigan Tag & Label (WMTL) has expanded its capabilities, having partnered with Durst to bring the first Durst 1200dpi RSC E to Michigan. Durst RSC E technology offers excellent quality and productivity. With maximum...

The new site, in Halesfield, has added approximately 40,000 sq ft of additional manufacturing space, and will house our innovative board division as well as allowing further investment in eco-friendly packaging technologies. Simon Balderson, Sirane...

Equipment solutions for Asia’s high-growth markets will be promoted by Davis-Standard, LLC in Hall 2.1, booth #F151 during Chinaplas 2022, April 25–28, in Shanghai. This includes technology in blown film, cast film, compounding/recycling, extrusion coating,...

Using recycled plastic is good business for Advanced Drainage Systems, but recent reports and interviews make clear that it’s not always painless. Hilliard, Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) recycles hundreds of millions of pounds of...

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. is pleased to announce that sales professionals Scott Burnett and Thomas Kobrak have joined the organization. Baldwin recently realigned its sales teams to provide a single regional point of contact for...

James Chuang, President of California-based Sunshine FPC, has no doubt about the value of industry awards: “They let us show what we’re about, and what we’re capable of. They’re key to our brand.” A crowded...

PPG has published a white paper entitled, “Static Electricity in the Workplace.” This document highlights the problems caused by static electricity and additional dangers for pressure sensitive labels used in digital presses. A real-world example...

Reduce, reuse and recycle have always been the pillars of sustainability. But what happens if one of them doesn’t work? Recycling, which combines the other two Rs, works well for many materials. Take for instance...