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Resins introduced for renewably sourced packaging
DuPont has announced the expansion of its renewably sourced portfolio of offerings for the packaging market with the launch of new DuPont™ Biomax® TPS thermoplastic starch and DuPont™ Biomax® PTT (polytrimethylterephtalate) injection moldable resin. The launch took place at the global Interpack packaging trade fair.
Read ArticleLabels become compostable
Berkshire Labels has become the first company to offer a fully biodegradable and compostable self adhesive label range that conforms to EN13432 in its own right.
Read ArticleWashing powder and its packaging working towards sustainability
The EU Eco-labelled washing powder from Aquados guarantees efficient washing with far less harm to the environment. Even the tubs are now made of 100% post consumer waste recycled and recyclable materials
Read ArticleUPM awarded EU Eco-label certificate
UPM has been awarded an EU Eco-label certificate for all its bag and sack papers. The EU Eco-label certificate has been given for the products of UPM's Finnish paper mills Jämsänkoski, Tervasaari and Wisapaper mills.
Read ArticleEU urged not to penalise packaging
EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment, has written to European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and representatives of the 27 EU Member States, urging them not to pursue the idea of making packaging a priority area for the application of economic instruments.
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Bags being labelled with EU eco label
Lafayette, the French department store chain, distributes eight million paper bags to its customers each year. In late March of this year, the bags were labelled with the official EU Eco-label, as they are manufactured of UPM’s eco-labelled paper. In order to receive the EU Eco-label, a product must satisfy a large number of strict environmental criteria in various areas. Lafayette’s bags are the first paper bags in the world to wear the label.
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Iniative on reducing cheese packaging waste!
Milk Link’s new sliced packaging format was short-listed amongst the best packaging initiatives at the 2008 Dairy Innovation Awards, a global initiative organised by Dairy Innovation magazine.
Read ArticleRecycling cans : have we met before?
Wonder why that can of Pepsi you're holding feels so familiar? It could be because it's been in your hand before.
Read ArticleBioplastics to be exempt from German deposit scheme
The European Bioplastics industry representation welcomes the regulation concerning bioplastic drink bottles established in the 5th Amendment of the German Packaging Directive. The amendment was passed on 4 April 2008. The regulation for bioplastic bottles will come into effect on 1 January 2009. These bottles "produced from at least 75 percent renewable resources" will be exempted from the compulsory deposit for single use drink bottles until 31 December 2012. Manufacturers must however participate in a dual system of recycling for the bottles.
Read ArticleCompostable flexible film to launch
At Bioplastics in Packaging - Interpack 2008, Innovia Films will be launching a new grade of NatureFlex™ film, NVR. NatureFlex™ is one of the market leading biodegradable and compostable flexible films for packaging and labels.
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Biomass for packaging
To help retailers keep pace with consumers who are ever more environmentally conscious, PWP Industries is introducing AgroResin® sustainable packaging.
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