Flexible Packaging | Sustainable Packaging News

Pioneering Barnsley manufacturer helps food manufacturers cut plastic waste by 20%

3 January 2023
Resource Efficiency

A Barnsley-based manufacturer is hoping to grab an extra slice of the packaging market after securing support from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity Programme to build a new lab facility.…Read more →

Coveris achieves silver and bronze awards at FlexoStars 2022

22 December 2022
Events

During the Flexography Congress, on Thursday 15 December 2022 in Dijon, France, Coveris was proud to receive two awards at the annual FlexoStars awards The contest is organised by the…Read more →

SABIC enables Scientex group in developing world’s first PP flexible food packaging using post consumer recycled (PCR) ocean bound plastic

22 December 2022
Recyclability

Premium brand instant noodle packaging made with 30% certified PCR plastic content launched in major retail outlets in Malaysia. This value chain collaboration enables ocean bound plastic (OBP) to be…Read more →

Packaging analysis according to internationally recognised standards

19 December 2022
Recyclability

“Made for Recycling”: suitability of PVOH coated barrier OPP film for the circular economy is confirmed in an analysis Interseroh+ certifies the flawless recyclability of the BICOR™ MB866 BOPP film…Read more →

A DASH OF INNOVATION AND A “SHOT” OF SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING FROM PARKSIDE

15 December 2022
Recyclability

Parkside, a leading manufacturer of sustainable, flexible packaging solutions, is the new packaging partner for the ethical brand, The Good Snack Company, selected to supply certified compostable packaging for its…Read more →

Sirane Group buys another Bobst flexo press

24 November 2022
Machinery

SIRANE Group, the largest flexible pouch manufacturer in the UK, has signed a deal for an undisclosed sum with Bobst for installation of the first Vision CI flexo press in…Read more →

Flexible Packaging: Why Should you Utilize it?

21 November 2022
Circular Economy

Rigid Packaging might provide a lot of barriers for packaging solutions but when it comes down to flexibility, flexible packaging seems to be slightly ahead of it. Retailers and companies…Read more →

Eco Flexibles serves up a packaging treat for pet multivitamin brand Lovimals

21 November 2022
Headlines, Recyclability

Showcasing how simple a sustainable packaging transition can be, UK headquartered sustainable flexible packaging business Eco Flexibles has helped pet multivitamin treat brand Lovimals switch its packaging to a light weight,…Read more →

Assessment confirms 35% improvement in LCA sustainability performance after pack redesign with Eco Flexibles’ EcoFlow

7 November 2022
Headlines

UK headquartered sustainable flexible packaging business, Eco Flexibles, has shared details of a detailed lifecycle assessment (‘LCA’) conducted by packaging sustainability specialist, Ecoveritas. The audit found that its monopolymer film…Read more →

Amcor wins “Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year” at the UK Packaging Awards 2022

5 November 2022
Events

Amcor PrimeSeal™ Ovenable Flow Pack wins ‘Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards 2022, recognising the product’s more sustainable packaging for meat, fish and seafood that…Read more →

A Converter’s Guide to Sustainable Shrink Sleeve Labels for Packaging

1 November 2022
Machinery, Recyclability

Sustainable Shrink Sleeve Trends by Joe Leonard As today's brand owners continue to seek circular packaging solutions for their products, labelling suppliers must also evaluate how their films support or…Read more →

Design 2.0: Unlocking pet food bag recyclability with polyethylene

1 November 2022
Circular Economy, Recyclability

Dow, W&H and B&B unveil next generation of recyclable packaging at K 2022 fair.New wide-format MDO-PE pouch with final web width of 2x1260 mm designed for recyclability without compromising on…Read more →