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  • Flexible Plastic Fund debuts ‘FlexCircular’ to accelerate recycling in the UK
  • TPL launches heat-resistant BOPP film portfolio
  • Sappi Touts Functional Papers for Bakery Packaging

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

Flexible Plastic Fund debuts ‘FlexCircular’ to accelerate recycling in the UK

The FlexCircular initiative builds on momentum from FPF’s award-winning FlexCollect project, which successfully demonstrated that large-scale household collection of flexible plast...

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packagingstrategies.com /2 weeks ago

TPL launches heat-resistant BOPP film portfolio

The films can be used to design mono-material packaging that meets the requirements of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

Sappi Touts Functional Papers for Bakery Packaging

While plastic films are often perceived as more flexible and robust during processing, Sappi notes that today's functional papers are engineered to deliver comparable performance.

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beerandbrewing.com /1 month ago

Beyond the Bin: Why Biodegradable Multipack Handles Are the Next Big Thing for Craft Breweries

Biodegradable plastics take recycling even further, with packaging that keeps performing on sustainability even when the recycling bin is out of reach.

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

ExxonMobil and partners redefine performance of thermoforming films

Solution involved combining ExxonMobil’s advanced resin portfolio, Windmöller & Hölscher’s Tube Water Quench (TWQ) blown film technology, and Grupo Plastilene’s conversion expe...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

ExxonMobil Signature Polymers, Bandera develop PE pet food pouch

The new solution from ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Bandera is designed for recyclability, featuring good optics and high stiffness, the companies note.

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packagingstrategies.com /2 weeks ago

KM Packaging develops high-barrier, multi-seal film

Film was designed to replace PET films used alongside rigid PET trays. Although PET trays are recyclable, PET film is not, according to Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

Converting Trends: Flexible Packaging Readies for EPR

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, particularly California's SB 54, aims for ambitious targets and is seen as an opportunity to achieve circularity in flexible pac...

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packagingstrategies.com /2 weeks ago

Blister Pack Collective gains Papela’s converter business

Papela joins the Blister Pack Collective, which aims to accelerate the development of fiber-based alternatives to reduce plastic use.

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retail-focus.co.uk /2 weeks ago

Valpak research helps councils understand the flexible plastics challenge

Newly published research by Valpak by Reconomy, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), gives local authorities detailed evidence on the volumes, costs and practica...

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plumbingperspective.com /2 days ago

Choosing Engineering Plastics for Plumbing and HVAC Components

A practical guide to heat chemical exposure and long term reliability By JC Injection Molding Plumbing and HVAC components operate in demanding environments. They may be exposed to...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

Revamping the Produce Aisle with Heat-Sealable Paper Packaging

Advancements in heat-sealable paper packaging are creating a credible path for produce brands to reduce their reliance on conventional flexible plastic in select applications, with...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 day ago

MM Packaging Launches Recyclable Fiber-Based Detergent Pack

Detergent packaging solution eliminates plastic handles and metal rivets that consumers find nearly impossible to remove and that MRFs (Materials Recovery Facilities) find difficul...

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supplychaingamechanger.com /2 weeks ago

The Recycling Benefits of Mono-Material Flexible Packaging!

Mono-material can be described as a product only made from one resin type. Packaging using this option is rapidly gaining popularity when compared to multi-material packaging. Ther...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 week ago

Visy launches Enviropunnetâ„¢ labeling system for plastic-free fresh produce

Overclose labeling system secures produce inside the punnet with cardboard flaps and a paper label, removing the need for plastic film or wrap.

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

AeroFlexx Partners with LatAm Firm to Expand Liquid Packaging in Central America

By combining AeroFlexx’s packaging technology with Plastic Films Internacional’s regional expertise, the two companies aim to help customers identify the right applications and acc...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

SmartSolve launches plastic-free, bio-based agriculture packaging

The packaging solution can be used across an array of agricultural applications, from crop protection to soil amendments and more.

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upcyclethat.com /1 month ago

How Plastic Recycling and Precision Molding Drive Sustainable Manufacturing

Sustainable manufacturing depends on finding better ways to reduce waste while keeping valuable materials in use. Plastic waste is everywhere. It fills our oceans, … The post How P...

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packaging-gateway.com /1 month ago

AeroFlexx partners with PLAFILM to expand liquid packaging in Central America

AeroFlexx has partnered with Plastic Films Internacional (PLAFILM) to widen the use of its liquid packaging technology in Central America. The post AeroFlexx partners with PLAFILM...

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packagingstrategies.com /1 week ago

BW Converting gives converters new route to resealable pet food packaging

BW Converting’s Hudson-Sharp Pour & Lok adds an easy-pour, easy-reclose feature to roll stock while supporting efficient processing on existing form-fill-seal lines.

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packagingstrategies.com /1 week ago

ALLIEDFLEX, SmartSolve collaborate to advance sustainable flexible packaging

The collaboration combines flexible packaging machinery expertise with innovative water-soluble packaging materials to help brands pursue more sustainable packaging alternatives.

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businessgreen.com /1 month ago

Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed - an expert explains why

Capacity for recycling flexible plastics is still lagging far behind demand, and the situation is not being helped by new extended producer responsibility rules

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packagingstrategies.com /1 month ago

Siegwerk develops mono-PE stand-up pouches

The recyclable pouches can be used for a range of products and promote a circular economy, company says.

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packagingstrategies.com /2 weeks ago

Amcor and Tiptree Partner on RecyClass-Certified Shrink and Stretch Films

Amcor notes that customers are increasingly looking beyond recycled content percentages alone and asking where the material comes from, how it is verified, and how it performs in p...

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