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If you’re interested in an informative and fast read on the subject of flexible packaging, this is for you — an all-in-one location for a steady stream of curated news and developments in this dynamic market.
You’ll find regularly updated news and developments in the ever-widening world of applications for pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexible packaging sourced from supplier breakthroughs, brand launches, and other advances of interest. The content is selected from Tweets by stakeholders in the flexible packaging supply chain supplemented by content drawn from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday for July 2022. Return to this page to quickly scroll through to see what you’ve missed.
SunDance unveils biodegradable, compostable paper pouch.
Newest in Flexible Packaging, Our 100% Recyclable Paper Pouch is Biodegradable, Compostable, and Oh So Lovablehttps://t.co/gaR5R1L5A6
Dow signs agreement with China’s leading food and beverage group, Want-Want, to drive zero-solvent emissions and a circular economy for flexible packaging.
Dow seals value chain partnership with Want-Want Group to drive zero-solvent emissions and explore opportunities to adopt more recyclable flexible packaginghttps://t.co/Ci4YZtqm6A
High-end, private-label coffee pouches and sachets recycled via TerraCycle.
We’ve teamed up with TerraCycle. You can now start saving up all your Taylors of Harrogate flexible coffee packaging – the plastic pouches and sachets our coffee products come in — so you can send it off to them for safe, specialist recycling: https://t.co/mhjLibBSum
Constantia Flexibles introduces three new sustainable flexible packaging products.
Constantia Flexibles reveals new #sustainablepackaging options, including a more #sustainable coffee capsule liner, a #recyclable monomaterial substrate, and micro-embossed lightweight film. Check out all the new #designs here: https://t.co/JE47Ihva5u pic.twitter.com/qv9qAgeaJs
PepsiCo Europe to invest in start-ups working on chemical recycling for flexibles.
PepsiCo Europe’s innovation arm has confirmed funding for start-ups aiming to scale sustainability solutions for its supply chain, including chemical #recycling for flexible #plastic and packaging ‘markers’ that improve traceability using blockchain.https://t.co/6YHJqDxFkV
Fiberight project aims to boost flexible packaging recycling rates in the UK.
@sustainplastics New UP project aims to boost flexible packaging recycling rates in the UK led by @fiberight gets funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge #SSPPC @innovateuk https://t.co/NyjMDFwHly
Essentra Tapes plans to improve sustainability across flexible packaging.
Essentra Tapes looks to improve sustainability across flexible packaging sectorhttps://t.co/Lj43Njbjgx
Ineos invests in technology to develop recyclable flexible packaging film to divert one million tonnes/1.1 million tons of waste from landfill yearly.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has announced an investment in state-of-the-art technology that will enable them to develop more recyclable flexible packaging. The investment could help to prevent around 1M tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill each year. Find out more:
Case study: Eat All Real Nutrition’s compostable packaging from Parkside earns placement at Tesco Ireland.
ICYMI - @EatAllReal is expanding its reach using Parkside's compostable packaging! Its growth further demonstrates how Parkside develops the gold standard in compostable flexible packaging, so why not learn more about it? Click here: https://t.co/G5ZS6RIzFw pic.twitter.com/mQleAXsp9h
Report highlights ‘transformational’ period for BOPP film sector @Contact_AMI #Packaging #BOPPFilmhttps://t.co/kc2XK2LtNS
PCR from Saica Natur Cycle Plus used by Manupackaging to make 100% recyclable high-performance PE stretch film.
Manupackaging, producer of environmentally sustainable films entered a partnership with @SaicaGroup_en Saica Natur as PCR LLDPE supplier https://t.co/jMDvqqKsNK#flexiblepackaging #biobasedmaterials #sustainability #recyclablepackaging #recycledmaterials #circulareconomy pic.twitter.com/aj4AbSx6r2
CEFLEX team develops monomaterial pouches using recycled PP.
Task Team Working Under the Banner of CEFLEX QRP Project Develops Mono-material Duplex Laminated Pouches Using PP Recyclates: https://t.co/PMfSaVd27V#Packaging #packagingdesign #recycling @MissionCircular #circulareconomy pic.twitter.com/n0jLYtPwMN
MERLINProject21 will increase the quality and rate of MultilayER packaging recycLINg waste in Europe.
The @MERLINProject21 project will increase the quality and rate of MultilayER packaging recycLINg waste, by putting together a partnership to design cradle-to-cradle solutions. #wastemanagement #recycling #sorting #delaminating #sustainability https://t.co/QX0kJw96gT pic.twitter.com/WMu57u2DvB
UK’s first fully recyclable baby food pouch.
Baby food brand creates UK's first fully-recyclable baby food pouch. Packaging could save 2.5 tonnes of plastic from ending up in landfill over the next year, according to organic baby food retailer Little Freddie https://t.co/s2jRz1SO7J
Kerastase shampoo introduces refillable aluminum bottles paired with refill pouches that cut plastic use by 82%.
New!! Kerastase Refillable Shampoo Bottles. The bottles are made from 100% recycled aluminum & the refill pouches use 82% less plastic than other shampoo packaging. Refill, Reuse, Repeat #kerastase #kerastasesalon #youdarewecare #youdarewecarebl… https://t.co/57Xyr1MBJS pic.twitter.com/mZ7Xp5BtVT
Dow makes a deal with Chinese food and beverage group Want-Want to improve the sustainability of flexible packaging.
US-based chemical company Dow has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese food and beverage group Want-Want to improve the sustainability of flexible packaging.#packaging #foodandbeverage #sustainable #sustainability #chemicalhttps://t.co/DGJb18kKb2 pic.twitter.com/xmk1YgLvrp
Flexible packaging for food is at a critical crossroads…take the easy road or the route less traveled?
Flexible #Packaging at a Critical Crossroads in #Sustainability#foodwaste #sustainable #food #foodpackaging #packagingdesignhttps://t.co/aY710ODS3R pic.twitter.com/VLwzbyRJEV
Research: edible food packaging films made from citrus peel waste.
Novel active edible food packaging films based entirely on citrus peel wasteshttps://t.co/pSGdsdnyFV#citrus
Flexible packaging market facts and insights.
Flexible Packaging Market Industry Overview, Market Intelligence, Comprehensive Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecasts 2022 – 2028 #Flexible #Packaging #Market #trend #Growth https://t.co/VBeyXdikZY pic.twitter.com/osaiOoE8j0
BillerudKorsnäs launches new sack paper with a coating that replaces the typical plastic film barrier in this type of packaging..
.@BillerudKorsnas has launched new sack paper with a coating that replaces the plastic film barrier commonly found in paper sacks. The solution can reportedly be recycled in existing paper waste streams Full story: https://t.co/VDf4zugtgs pic.twitter.com/CN0eOnhO83
Death Wish Coffee launches Espresso Roast in new-look bags.
Death Wish Coffee launches Espresso Roast with new-look #packaging #packagingdesign featuring signature lightning bolts and vibrant colors to quickly communicate roast varieties, flavors#Coffee #foodpackaging https://t.co/oGfsu6MiFm pic.twitter.com/NpDZSc5LsN
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