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| Ahlström and Istituto Stampa develop compostable packaging for butter and margarine 18/07/2023
The new material is based on Sulpack, which is developed with Ahlström's Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) technology. It barriers dairy products and is an alternative to conventional metallized plastic structures. It is 100% fiber-based and protects against mineral oils without the need for fluorinated fluorides.
Parchment technology transforms cellulose into a material with plastic-like properties by fiber gelation. | | Further information
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| Researchers at Japan's Shinshu University create new stable and easily recyclable plastics by dissolution 13/07/2023
Participation of polymethylmethacrylate microparticles, obtained by aqueous polymerization of methylacrylate monomers. By drying the solvent, low thickness films can be generated by physical bonding between microparticles.
These films, which exhibit high mechanical stability and fracture energy, can be dissolved in ethanol. It is also possible to improve the fracture energy of the films by incorporating nanosilica as a filler. It allows pigments. | | Further information
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| Mondi and ATS Tanner launch kraft paper strips for use in multipacks to reduce the use of plastics 11/07/2023
Recyclable in the paper stream and suitable for beverage, fruit and vegetable packaging or e-commerce uses. A functional barrier is incorporated on both sides of the strip.
Ultrasonic sealing to eliminate the use of adhesives and save up to 98% energy compared to shrink wrapping machines.
Marketed by ATS-Tanner under the name TruePaper. They can support up to 20 kilos in weight and can be printed in high quality. | | Further information
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| A business-to-business initiative develops flexible, single-material barrier packaging for destinables 05/07/2023
Monomaterial PE pouch with high barrier. Virtually colorless recycled material by Siegwerk delamination/inking technology. Printing ink and coating can be removed under industrial hot wash conditions.
RecyClass has declared recycling compatible. Cyclos HTP has given the go-ahead and Siegwerk claims compliance with APR guidance.
Pouch with high primer transparency, high print quality and glossy finish. | | Further information
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| PulPac and PA Consulting launch "The Bottle Collective" to produce fiber-based bottles industrially 29/06/2023
PulPac has already developed the first functional prototypes of these fiber bottles. For the packaging of water, dairy, non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, adult beverages, cleaning products or cosmetics.
Multiple brands have already joined The Bottle Collective. Development 2025. They will be able to produce 500,000 of bottles per year.
Ultra-lightweight plastic inner liner. Would not affect the quality of recycling. Will be able to hold water for six months. Plastic cap. | | Further information
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| Researchers develop a new bio-based coating derived from shellac gum to provide a barrier for cartons 27/06/2023
Improves the gas barrier properties of recyclable, compostable and sustainably sourced packaging. Resistance to liquids. Water vapor or oxygen transmission similar to conventional packaging materials.
Shellac, a non-toxic, thermoplastic, oil-resistant polyester with good moisture barrier. | | Further information
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| Sirane's paper-based absorbent pad for fruit, approved for recycling by OPRL 23/06/2023
Paper-based absorbent pad for fruit, Earthpad. World's first recyclable absorbent pad. Cellulose, with an outer layer of paper with barrier coatings. In addition to being recyclable according to OPRL, it would also be compostable. | | Further information
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| ElPozo Extratiernos incorporates NaviLens technology to facilitate consumption by people with visual impairments 21/06/2023
First Spanish meat company to include NaviLens technology in its packaging. It can be detected by a mobile application and allows people with impaired vision to be guided to the location of the product. | | Further information (Text in Spanish)
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| PLAST, International Exhibition of Plastics and Rubber Industries, will be held from September 5-8 in Milan. 20/06/2023
Scheduled for September 5-8 at the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho (Milan). It will not be limited to machinery. It will range from innovative materials to cutting-edge production processes, and from high-tech finished products to customized services.
Opportunities for industry professionals to meet and exchange ideas with other operators. | | Further information
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| Alcampo launches organic eggs with a code that allows access to information about your batch. 16/06/2023
Second product integrating blockchain technology: organic eggs of its "Cultivamos lo Bueno" brand supplied by Casa Garzea.
A QR code has been included in the box of eggs of 6 or 10 units. After scanning it, you can access information on each batch, such as the farm of origin, date of collection and packaging. Also units per batch and even a counter indicating the number of plastic units avoided since May. | | Further information (Text in Spanish)
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