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Innovation in Sustainability - Sun Chemical Q&A

(Sustainability)

February 24, 2022, ... these challenges by continuing to offer products with market-leading levels of biorenewable content and technology to enable compostables and recyclables. For example, the SunSpectro SolvaWash FL and ...

Michelman Invests in Circular Economy Market Expertise

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2022, ... barrier and functional coatings for paper and film make it possible to develop recyclable, repulpable, and industrially compostable packaging. Explained Rick Michelman, the company's President and CEO, ...

Stand Up for Digitally Printed Pouches

(Bag Pouch)

February 20, 2022, ... an advantage in a variety of markets and customers can now choose paper product packaging that is certified as 100 percent compostable, recyclable and biodegradable. Digital Printers Require Less Training ...

Collaboration brings home flexo packaging industry recognition for Sunshine FPC and Trisoft Graphics

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2022, ... dimension of the package, eliminated a lamination process and reduced waste and power consumption. The finished packaging is compostable in both industrial and domestic composting environments and is also ...

Enabling Solutions for Sustainable Packaging

(Coating/Laminating)

February 13, 2022, ... standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of the Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products. Michelman maintains production facilities in ...

3 Pandemic-Driven Trends That Are Changing the Packaging Industry

(News | New Products)

December 06, 2021, ... awareness and a push for post-consumer recyclable and compostable products, companies are also exploring ways to improve flexible packaging recyclability. One of these ways is by incorporating recyclable, ...

A Guide to Selecting the Optimal Water-Based Primer for Extrusion Coating and Extrusion Lamination Applications

(Surface Prep)

November 28, 2021, ... For example, if you are interested in creating a commercially compostable structure, it is important to ensure that all materials in the structure, including the primer, can offer all the requirements ...

Mondi Serves Up RetortPouch Recyclable to Food and Wet Pet Food Manufacturers

(News | New Products)

October 07, 2021, ... Recyclable is another step towards Mondi’s goal of ensuring that all of its products are reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 as part of its MAP2030 commitments.  “Sustainability is a top priority ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Launches a New, 8.7-Meter Polypropylene Film Line

(News | New Products)

September 28, 2021, ... are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of two solar farms and two cogeneration systems, energy ...

Flexible Packaging Machinery: Solutions for Change

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

September 15, 2021, ... commitment toward addressing environmental and sustainable concerns through the increased introduction of recyclable, bioplastics and compostable materials as our industry has the most to gain based on ...

Cortec Unveils Revolutionary Biodegradable VCI Paper with Eco-Bio Technology

(News | New Products)

August 15, 2021, ... biodegradable and compostable characteristics of a naturally sourced paper that provides reliable corrosion protection on both sides. CorShield VpCI-146 Paper brings the circular economy of responsible ...

Mondi Packages Potatoes in Award-Winning Paper Bag with Sustainex Bio-Based Coating

(News | New Products)

May 04, 2021, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, a Polish leading producer of compostable packaging Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with SILBO, ...

Michelman Joins the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) to Help Advance Fiber-Based Packaging in a Circular Economy

(News | New Products)

March 11, 2021, ... water-based coating over 50 years ago. Their current barrier & functional coatings for paper and film make it possible to develop recyclable, repulpable, and industrially compostable packaging. Michelman ...

Mondi Helps to Reduce Plastic Use and CO2 Footprint With New Paper-based Diaper Packaging for Drylock

(News | New Products)

December 17, 2020, ... can be placed in existing paper streams, even in countries with the strictest recycling regulations, thereby supporting the circular economy. An EcoWicketBag made out of fully compostable materials is ...

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Names Christopher Voght General Manager of the Torayfan® Division

(News | New Products)

October 04, 2020, ... that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of one of Rhode Island’s larger solar farms and ...

Startup Replaces Plastic Packaging With Food Waste

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2020, W-Cycle, an Israeli foodTech startup has developed SupraPulp™, plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable, safe, yet durable W-Cycle, an Israeli foodTech startup has developed ...

Major Global Automaker Launches Pilot Trial of Cortec’s Eco-Corr Film

(News | New Products)

September 23, 2020, ... environment and is compostable and compliant to ASTM D6400. As part of pilot project, the car manufacturer tested Eco-Corr Films while packaging car parts for shipment to their plant in Pune, India. ...

Solenis Featured on “EARTH with John Holden” Global TV Docuseries

(News | New Products)

September 13, 2020, ... material; and Developing technologies to replace plastic-lined cups with material that’s recyclable and compostable. “We’re committed to helping companies meet their sustainability goals, whether ...

Amcor Joins U.S. Plastics Pact to Advance Circular Economy Goals in the United States

(News | New Products)

August 30, 2020, ... them by 2025; All plastic packaging to be 100 percent reusable, recyclable, or compostable; ​  Undertake ambitious actions to effectively recycle or compost 50 percent of plastic packaging; and  The ...

Plastics, Packaging and the Environment

(Flexpack)

June 29, 2020, ... of developing recyclable, reusable and compostable forms of packaging.  Each of these characteristics presents its own set of unique challenges, and ongoing industry efforts have led to many progressive ...