Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s leading companies in the field of flexible packaging, has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its next-generation ComforLid, a die-cut lid now used by several dairy customers across...

Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, have launched a commercial collaboration enabling the use of ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for food-grade flexible packaging applications. The announcement comes ahead of Pack...

harter Next Generation (CNG) recently entered into two major agreements to increase its circularity efforts, including a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals, Inc. to obtain high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for use in advanced flexible packaging...

Winpak Ltd. proudly announces that the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) has approved Winpak's near-term science-based emissions reduction targets. These targets, coupled with our vision to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet,...

Packagers are advancing the use of digital tools to make their flexible plastic packaging solutions more sustainable. At the same time, software providers can enable packaging companies to adapt to ongoing developments through AI-supported systems....

Phenix Label, a leader in prime labels and flexible packaging, announced the company has achieved a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a leader in business sustainability assessments. Phenix Label's score placed the company in the top...

Geared for GREEN, a recycling, sustainability and circular economy organisation, has joined the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), an initiative of the Plastics Industry Association. The move is aimed at enhancing the recycling of flexible...

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has once again been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal, achieving an overall score of 75 out of 100...

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced a ‘UK-first’ deployment of its Enval recycling module at packaging giant Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. The partnership aims to...

Every American household, and every congressional district, depends on packaging. From the pouches that keep baby food fresh, to the sterile wraps around life-saving medical supplies, to the rations our military carries into the field,...

As policies push for more PCR, questions remain around how to effectively track recycled content in packaging and how to incentivize sourcing recycled material within North America. Creating stronger markets for recycled materials is a...

In the quiet laboratories of South Dakota State University, a team of researchers is quietly revolutionizing the fight against plastic pollution by repurposing an unlikely agricultural byproduct: grapevine canes. These woody stems, typically discarded after...

‘The future of recycling flexible plastic packaging in the UK’ is a report and blueprint which details for the first time how flexible plastic packaging – such as food packaging, film and carrier bags –...

During the last years, Walki Westpak has experienced rapid growth, driven by growing customer demand for high-quality, sustainable flexible packaging solutions for food products such as sausages, cheese, chocolate, and fish. To maintain the exceptional...

Charter Next Generation, a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with NOVA Chemicals for high-quality recycled polyethylene (rPE) for advanced flexible packaging applications. The relationship advances CNG’s commitment to...

COIM USA, proudly announces that our NOVACOTE® SF 716A + CA 336 2K PU Solvent Free Laminating Adhesive System for multi-layer flexible packaging has received APR Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for...

The Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit....

TIPA Compostable Packaging, in partnership with its European subsidiary Bio4Life, has introduced certified home compostable produce labels for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. These labels are designed to meet zero-waste goals while adhering...

It’s becoming even riskier for companies to present misleading environmental or sustainability claims — a practice dubbed “greenwashing” — due to wider user of technology to weed out bad actors and growing legal judgments, speakers discussed...

Shell Polymers and Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading North American producer of specialty films and material science solutions, have entered a commercial agreement through which Shell Polymers delivers ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for...

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, Kurt Kurzawa of the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance shared how the group is teaming up with other industry organizations to boost flexible film recycling through better data, smarter labeling, and...

In the fast-paced print and packaging industries, staying compliant with regulations is a significant challenge every business must address. From food and pharmaceutical packaging to toys and cosmetics, global regulatory standards continually evolve, making it...

The Recycling Partnership (TRP), Washington, has awarded a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ material recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, designed to improve the facility’s ability to recover film and flexible packaging (FFP). The...

The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report with promising signs for the future of flexible plastics collections. The report consolidates over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials and includes...

Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has completed significant upgrades to its recycling facility in Heanor, UK — a key milestone in its strategy to expand high-performance recycling infrastructure in...

The annual Recycling Open House sponsored by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) concluded on August 20 after leaders at 11 organizations gave presentations about their efforts to promote the recyclability of plastic products. The open...

The “EPR era” is opening up new opportunities in sustainable packaging, and how companies approach it is likely to look different in the coming years. Packaging partners discussed those themes during a webinar hosted by...

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has published its sixth Sustainability Report, corresponding to the 2024 financial year, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact. In a global context marked by major challenges,...