LDPE (soft plastic used in packaging) sees mixed demand
Low‑density polyethylene (LDPE) is a flexible, lightweight plastic commonly seen in everyday packaging—from sandwich bags and shrink wrap to tubing …
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) now law in Kenya
Kenya has implemented the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, Legal Notice No 176 of 2024, marking a major shift …
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Smart and sustainable food packaging trends
From biodegradable films to smart labelling systems, food packaging innovations are transforming the way we protect, store, and transport what …
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Qwarzo’s packaging gains traction in Europe with global brands
Italian packaging company Qwarzo is expanding its presence in Europe with the global brands, adopting its “breakthrough” mineral-based technology. Its technology …
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UK government agrees to reassess EPR scheme: UKHospitality
The UK government has agreed to investigate a new approach to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, stated UKHospitality. This decision …
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Qwarzo’s packaging gains traction in Europe with global brands
Italian packaging company Qwarzo is expanding its presence in Europe with the global brands, adopting its “breakthrough” mineral-based technology. Its technology …
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UK government agrees to reassess EPR scheme: UKHospitality
The UK government has agreed to investigate a new approach to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, stated UKHospitality. This decision …
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Meadow partners with Novelis
Meadow, a packaging technology company based in Stockholm, has signed an agreement to partner with Novelis, a provider of sustainable …
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TekniPlex opens facility in Wisconsin
TekniPlex Healthcare has initiated production at its newly established 200,000ft² facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Located at 6002 Femrite Drive, this site …
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OptiGroup acquires Technotape
OptiGroup has announced its purchase of Technotape, a Dutch distributor of self-adhesive tapes and stretch films designed for B2B clients. This …
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Call for child-proof cannabis packaging in UK homes
Growing availability of medicinal cannabis in the UK has sparked fresh concerns over safe storage, particularly in households with young …
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What’s next for liquid packaging?
From the milk cartons in our fridges to the shampoo bottles in our bathrooms, liquid packaging is an integral part …
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UPM Raflatac division eyes growth with rebrand
Finnish label material company UPM Raflatac’s business area and reporting segment is set to be rebranded with a new name, …
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Elopak and Kompak unveil eco-friendly packaging initiative in the Netherlands
Elopak, a provider of carton packaging and filling machinery, has teamed up with Kompak Netherland, a European contract packer in …
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AI startup Birch licenses NREL technology for enzymatic plastic recycling
Birch Biosciences has entered into a global patent licensing agreement with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US …
