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Scanpack - Packaging Europe
Jul 9, 2024 · Scanpack. Scanpack has been an exhibition and meeting place for the Scandinavian packaging industry since 1964, bringing together domestic and international buyers and suppliers, w ith 400 exhibiting companies and almost 13,000 attendees.. The event features the 'Scanpack Pioneers' zone and stage where startups, global brands, and university researchers meet to share ideas and new solutions.
Amazon boxes devices with more recyclate, less ink, and tactile QR ...
Jan 2, 2025 · New, circularity-minded packaging designs for Amazon’s Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products claim to use an average of 30% more recycled fibre content and 60% less ink, with a tactile-marked QR code intended to guide visually impaired consumers through the setup process.. Previous work to enhance Amazon’s device packaging has included the removal of both inner and outer plastic bags.
OPRL to adopt Recyclability Assessment Methodology for …
Jan 3, 2025 · OPRL plans to adapt its Recyclability Assessment Tool to fully align with the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for packaging EPR published by Defra, which it describes as ‘valuable clarification’ for businesses and labelling.. OPRL states that research shows the majority of consumers turn to packaging for instructions on recycling, so consistent messaging is crucial when it comes ...
European Bioplastics Conference concludes with hope for …
Dec 12, 2024 · Attendees of this year’s European Bioplastics Conference in Berlin were reminded of bioplastics’ potential role in an EU-wide circular economy as the global production of plastics continues to rise, with additional encouragement to strategically manage biomass resources.. Nearly 50 industry stakeholders, leading experts, and researchers spoke at the conference, while 53 companies ...
The Brief: Getting to grips with seaweed in packaging
Feb 27, 2024 · What is seaweed packaging? Seaweed grows naturally in both the sea and freshwater without requiring any additional substances to grow. When grown sustainably, it is expected to contribute towards the reduction of fossil-based plastics through the production of thermoplastic monomer PLA, to name one example; its vitamin, mineral, and fibre contents are also thought to make it compatible with ...
Inside Smurfit Westrock: what will the merger actually look like?
Jul 10, 2024 · Smurfit Westrock – the now-confirmed merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock – has entered the New York and London Stock Exchanges, with its sights set on creating a ‘go-to leader’ in the sustainable packaging space. We take stock of its progress and dig deeper into what the combination actually means, both financially and product-wise. Talks of a potential merger first arose in ...
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Sustainability Perspectives: Beverage packaging, adhesives and the …
Jan 7, 2025 · The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) has been adopted by the European Parliament and is expected to enter into force in 2025. But what are the effects on the beverage industry, and what is the role of adhesives in enabling recyclability and the dematerialization of packaging? H.B. Fuller’s Elizabeth ...
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