A beverage sector in flux works on sustainable bottle concepts for the future
No other issue is currently of greater concern to drinks manufacturers than the choice of material for bottles.
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Südpack opens new site in Erolzheim
In a frame adapted to the current situation the opening of the new Südpack production site in Erolzheim was celebrated on 6 October 2020 after two years of construction.
SABIC and ELC announce collaboration to unveil the first premium brand packaging tube
SABIC announced its collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), global skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc. and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the upcoming 2021 market debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins.
STADLER celebrates the production of the 1000th ballistic separator
STADLER has reached an impressive milestone with the production of its 1,000th ballistic separator. The machine was purchased by Vaersa, a company providing waste management and remediation activities in the Valencia region, in Spain.
The world’s first carbon-neutral rPET
Global manufacturer of plastic packaging and recycling specialist the Alpla Group is unveiling the world’s first carbon-neutral recycled PET.
How digital technology supports the circular economy
Digital technologies, whether used for traceability or identification in sorting facilities, have great potential for increasing the recycling rate of plastic packaging.
Südpack invests in joint project with Recenso
Südpack advocates the establishment of chemical recycling as a comple-mentary technology to mechanical recycling, which has not been suitable for processing the complex laminated films of the packaging industry.
KHS at BrauBeviale: reliable technology and digital service for the beverage industry
By taking part in BrauBeviale from November 10 to 12 in Hall 7A, KHS demonstrates that a trade show can also be successful for exhibitors even under difficult circumstances.
Mandatory deposit on containers in Germany: no more exceptions
The Bundesrat (upper house of German parliament) recently voted in favor of extending the mandatory deposit on containers to cover all non-returnable plastic bottles and beverage cans.
Irplast joins Sabic's Trucircle initiative
Irplast, known for its advanced LISIM stretching technology applied to BOPP that is done in one step compared to the standard two-step process, has always focused on sustainability with important investments to reduce thickness and to save raw materials and energy.
Mondi partners with SalzburgMilch and SPAR to reduce plastic waste from food packaging
Leading packaging and paper manufacturer, Mondi, is launching a fully recyclable 80% paper-based packaging solution for cold meats and cheese.
The new C.A.R.E. strategy from Paccor
PACCOR has just introduced a long term and sustainable approach that focuses on protecting people and the planet: the new C.A.R.E. strategy, aligning with the EU regulations and the UN sustainable development goals.