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SAUSAGE WRAP THAT CAN BE RECYCLED

29. Juli 2022 Packaging materials

Sliced sausage is usually still sold in packaging made from multi-layer composite film. Sustainable packaging for sliced sausage is on its way, but recyclable mono-materials still pose special challenges, for example to the heating systems necessary for the thermoforming process. GEA and Watttron have developed a technical solution to this problem together, that allows these materials to be used more simply and without any impairments to their functionality.

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PUBLIC OBLIGATIONS FOR RECYCLING: GERMANY – A GOOD ROLE MODEL?

28. Juli 2022 General

Recycling raw materials is one of the three grand principles governing the way in which large parts of the packaging industry are now changing their production – so that our planet will stay habitable for humans for a long time. Whether metal, glass, plastics, or paper: The aim is to keep the materials used in packaging in their raw material cycle for as long as possible, in line with the concept of a circular economy, and to thus reduce the usage of new materials.
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Better packaging tape for e-commerce

13. Juli 2022 Packaging materials

H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has entered a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings together specialists from both companies, who effectively combine their market and application expertise with advanced knowledge on pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes to support the growing e-commerce packaging industry.
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HEMP, A TRENDING MATERIAL?

13. Juli 2022 Packaging materials

Hemp is one of the oldest crop plants in the world. The fibres of the stalk were made into ropes, the seeds produced culinary oil, and the leaves and flowers yielded essential oil. Even 2,000 years ago, hemp fibres were used to make paper, before they were replaced by cheaper wood fibres. Today, hemp is back: as paper for packaging and labels, but also as sustainable pulp moulded pallets or naturally grown mycelium packaging.
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WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE STRAIN ON SUPPLY CHAINS?

11. Juli 2022 Markets

There was one event that truly epitomised the fragility of global supply chains: In March, the container ship Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal, the main logistical and transport artery of the global economy, for almost a week. While the media presentation of this event sparked many a cutting remark, not everybody was in the mood for humour: Like falling dominoes, the blockage caused damage to the world economy worth several billion Euro.
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MONO-MATERIAL SACHETS

7. Juli 2022 Packaging materials

Customers' demands for sustainable packaging solutions have grown louder and louder. One solution that is applied more and more often in the food and cosmetics industry is refilling systems. They save on material and encourage people to switch from hard plastic packaging to flexible alternatives like bags.This can have advantages for recycling, customers also need to carry less weight when shopping and they produce less packaging waste.
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VACUUM-SEALED CLOSURES FOR BULK GOODS

6. Juli 2022 Packaging technology

Many different industries continually need to package or dispense liquid or powdered goods. Powders and granules especially run the risk of accumulating dirt and dust, thus impacting on cleanliness during filling, closure and transport. To prevent this from happening, packers are turning to vacuum solutions for closure. This way, the environment can be kept dust-free and products are kept safe, both when using small packages and large bulk packs.
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DIGITISATION YOU CAN PRINT

5. Juli 2022 Packaging technology

As consumers, it seems we only really handle labels when it comes to peeling off, tearing off or covering up prices on items we intend to give as gifts. But these labelling strips also play a key role both in logistics and consumer information. Now, some manufacturers are taking this tried and tested method to the digital age.
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