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Employees of All4Labels opening the Center of Excellence in Salerno, Italy.

All4Labels Opens New Center of Excellence

The goal of the new Center of Excellence is to develop sustainable label and packaging products and technologies for Industry 4.0.

November 24, 2021

All4Labels recently announced that it has opened a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Salerno, Italy.

Strategic Solutions

Sustainable Adhesives in Construction and Packaging

Though sustainability can be difficult to define, many types of adhesives contribute to more sustainable construction and packaging products.

Marc S. Hirsch

November 8, 2021

The definition of “sustainability” is in flux. As it pertains to construction, sustainability is constantly evolving to encompass varying approaches and priorities. In the U.S., sustainable construction is the method of creating buildings and using processes that are environmentally reliable and resource efficient throughout the building’s life cycle, including design, construction, operation, and renovation. Western Europe defines sustainable construction as a way to build that aims to reduce health and environmental impacts affected by the construction process or by buildings.

Dow Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from Association of Plastic Recyclers

Association of Plastic Recyclers’s Critical Guidance Recognition is a measure for assessing recyclability in plastics packaging design.

November 2, 2021

Dow recently announced it has earned Critical Guidance Recognitions for recyclability from the Association of Plastic Recyclers in three product categories.

Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM Leadership Announcement Remains Top News

Readers continued to be massively interested in news from RPM regarding its leadership team.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2021

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Evonik Expands Production of Organic Dispersions for Heat Sealing Applications

Evonik reports that customers in the packaging industry and their need for easier recycling of plastic packaging are driving demand.

October 28, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has expanded its production capacity for organic dispersions used for heat sealing applications.

Berry Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification at Three Facilities in North America

With the addition of these sites, Berry now has a total of 39 manufacturing facilities across three continents that have achieved the ISCC PLUS certification.

October 22, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced its first three sites in North America to achieve the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS designation.

Michelman Compostable Coatings Receive International Awards

Michem Coat 525 was honored at the 2021 PACKCON Star Awards, and HydraBan 8000 received an IFCA Star Award.

September 27, 2021

Michelman recently announced that two of its Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)-certified compostable coatings have received international recognition.

From the Editor

Adhesives and Sealants Help Brands Achieve the Complete Package

Brands are exploring sustainable packaging as a means of increasing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

Susan Sutton

May 21, 2021

Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.

Developing Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Recycling and recyclability are key factors that sustainable packaging producer EcoEnclose considers when developing ecommerce packaging solutions.

Susan Sutton

May 14, 2021

Many industries have struggled due to the impact of COVID-19, but ecommerce certainly isn’t one of them. eMarketer reports that retail ecommerce sales alone grew 27.6% globally in 2020, to reach nearly $4.3 trillion.