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Developing More Sustainable Packaging Materials

To compete in the evolving sustainability landscape, manufacturers need to invest in current technologies and new chemistries to develop products with validated sustainability claims.

Daniele Vinci

March 11, 2024

Examining the manufacturing process and chemistries of key materials used for packaging materials, such as latex binders, can help the industry keep up with the increased demand for parcel shipping while also meeting sustainability requirements.

Adhesives in the Context of Paper and Cardboard Recycling – State of Play

As we create design guidelines for fiber-based products, the role of adhesives must be considered.

Isabelle Alenus

November 27, 2023

Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits.

Bostik is the 50th participant to join NEXTLOOPP in Its Mission to Create Food-Grade Recycled Polypropylene.

November 13, 2023

NEXTLOOPP is a multi-participant project that aims to create food-grade recycled polypropylene from post-consumer packaging waste.

The Impact Adhesives Can Have on PE Film and PET Packaging Recycling Streams and How to Address It

Properly designed cold-seal and wash-off adhesives improve packaging recyclability levels and reduce stream contamination.

November 10, 2023

Read about the key elements in recycling stream effectiveness and how those elements can make more recyclable packaging.

FEICA Outlines Position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

When reviewing revisions to EU packaging and packaging waste regulation, innovative packaging that may not be covered by the design for recycling criteria should be allowed to prove recyclability through testing.

September 20, 2023

A strong regulation for EU legislation on packaging and packaging waste will harmonize packaging recycling requirements throughout Europe, lessen market barriers, and simplify the compliance work of economic operators.

Why Nitrogen-Based UV Curing is the Future of Label Making

As UV curing gains in popularity, using nitrogen in the curing process produces better results for pressure sensitive adhesives.

Alaina D’Altorio

September 14, 2023

Among the methods for curing silicone release liners in label making, UV and nitrogen in the process produce a better cure for pressure sensitive labels.

Technology Excellence Awards to be Announced at PACK EXPO

August 24, 2023

The best new innovations in the industry will be highlighted at PACK EXPO this September, on-track to be the largest event in the show’s history.

Packaging System Lowers Carbon Footprint and Reduces Waste

Mixing-technologies provider partners with contract-filling company to offer filling services for sustainable two-component packaging.

February 21, 2023

This sustainable packaging solutions for adhesives and sealants used in industrial applications is helping companies reduce their carbon footprint.

H.B. FULLER and HSMG: Poly-free Paper Cup

December 9, 2022

H.B. Fuller and HSMG have partnered to pair HSMG PROTĒAN^® CupKOTE™ with H.B. Fuller Swift^®tak adhesives to provide a commercial-ready, poly-free, water, oil and grease barrier solution for single-use paper beverage cup manufacturers in North America.

Image of Henke's new packaging of its Pritt glue stick

HENKEL: Plastic-Free Blister Packaging

July 6, 2022

Henkel recently announced that it will introduce plastic-free blister packaging for its global portfolio of consumer adhesives, starting with Pritt glue sticks.