PulPac and HSMG collaborate on plastic-free coffee lid
Swedish start-up PulPac and US based coating specialist HSMG are collaborating on a plastic-free coffee lid. The product is made out of biodegradable fiber.
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A FRESH DESIGN FOR FOOD PACKAGING
Food packaging is one of the most common everyday items which consumers rarely bother to think about. The next generation of designers thinks differently: Universities and institutes of higher education are taking a novel approach to packaging food and drinks.
THE NEXT GENERATION IS READY FOR TAKE-OFF
The packaging industry mostly agrees that the change towards a real circular economy can only be accomplished by avoiding waste, designing packaging to be recycled, using recycled materials and a great deal more reuse. Universities and universities of applied sciences are also contributing ideas, where young up-and-coming designers are perfecting their future-ready, and often prize-winning, solutions. Take the following projects, for example.
Packaging technology
Static electricity can pack up
In the packaging industry, the phenomenon of electrostatic charging and discharging is one of the daily challenges. Thus, food manufacturers are also dependent on processes to reduce electrostatic charge by means of ionisers – and depending on the application, as precisely, efficiently and energy-savingly as possible.
Paper machine on the fast track
Over the last few years, Andritz converted the PM10 from production of SC paper to a fluting and testliner machine. The scope of supply comprised the stock preparation section, a comprehensive rebuild of the paper machine, and the complete automation.
Protect machine networks safely
Companies are increasingly becoming victims of hacker attacks and recent cases show that companies should not underestimate the danger and neglect their digital security. Optima Packaging has therefore partnered up with Lancom Systems to protect their systems and data.
Packaging materials
STRETCH FILM FOR EX ZONES
The new Duo Ex-Tra film developed by the film manufacturer Duo Plast AG from Lauterbach, Germany, features the polymer Elastostat, which can conduct and dissipate static electricity. According to the manufacturer, this is the first stretch film that is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (EX zones). The newly developed film prevents static electricity from becoming an ignition source, meaning that pallet units covered in stretch film no longer pose an explosion hazard.
PCR COFFEE CAPSULES STAY IN THE RECYCLING LOOP
Coffee capsules do not really have the best reputation. They are not used for a long period of time, but instead are thrown away quickly after use, and they also consume a lot of raw materials in the form of new plastics. However, as in many other sectors, companies are also working on developing new and more sustainable solutions to this problem. Greiner Packaging and LyondellBasell are one example of this. Together, the companies developed a circular solution for coffee capsules for the Nestlé brand Nescafé Dolce Gusto.
PulPac and HSMG collaborate on plastic-free coffee lid
Swedish start-up PulPac and US based coating specialist HSMG are collaborating on a plastic-free coffee lid. The product is made out of biodegradable fiber.
Green packaging
HolyGrail completes test phase for detection unit
Digital watermarks for the automatic sorting of packaging are seen as a beacon of hope for the circular economy. Now the HolyGrail 2.0 initiative has announced the successful end of the test phase of a recognition device for such watermarks.
REFILL AND REUSE
Most packaging is still single-use, destined to be thrown away after. However, a change in this trend is emerging: In addition to improved recycling possibilities and the increasing use of recycled materials, new reuse and refill systems are becoming increasingly attractive as alternatives to single-use packaging.
British start-up delivers algae packaging to Germany
Those who order their food from the German delivery service Lieferando may soon receive it in a new biodegradable packaging with an algae coating. It was developed by Lieferando’s parent company Just Eat Takeaway.com together with the British start-up Notpla.
Marketing and design
A FRESH DESIGN FOR FOOD PACKAGING
Food packaging is one of the most common everyday items which consumers rarely bother to think about. The next generation of designers thinks differently: Universities and institutes of higher education are taking a novel approach to packaging food and drinks.
THE NEXT GENERATION IS READY FOR TAKE-OFF
The packaging industry mostly agrees that the change towards a real circular economy can only be accomplished by avoiding waste, designing packaging to be recycled, using recycled materials and a great deal more reuse. Universities and universities of applied sciences are also contributing ideas, where young up-and-coming designers are perfecting their future-ready, and often prize-winning, solutions. Take the following projects, for example.
Company news
Green light for Schubert’s new building
Schubert has begun construction works for new buildings. The new assembly hall and office buildings are being built with a large investment.
Optima is expanding its presence in the U.S.
The Optima Group’s Pharma business unit is massively expanding its service presence in the USA. The number of service personnel in the U.S. will triple between 2019 and the end of 2022. Mid-2022, Optima will be opening a new service hub in Knightdale near Raleigh, North Carolina.
Stora Enso divests of four paper sites
In order to focus on its growth areas renewable products in packaging, building solutions and biomaterials innovations, Stora Enso plans to divest four productions sites for paper.
Products
Food closure with minimised material use
Berry introduces a light weight food closure that minimises material use but still shows the same performance as before. The new closure is also adaptable for different neck finishes.
Fairs and exhibitions
The future of Life Sciences industries at Pharmintech
At the 10th of March a press conference was held with previews of the special edition of Pharmintech powered by Ipack Ima, the international exhibition dedicated to processing and packaging technologies for the pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, nutraceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries scheduled from 3 to 6 May in Milan, Italy.
New Scanpack Summit will shape the future of the industry
Politicians, researchers and business leaders are invited to a new strategy conference to be held in Gothenburg in autumn in conjunction with the Scanpack packaging fair.