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Henkel Joins U.S. Plastics Pact, Commits to Meeting Circular Economy Goals By 2025

As part of the U.S. Plastics Pact, activators like Henkel recognize that significant, system-wide change is imperative to realize a circular economy for plastics.

September 8, 2020

Henkel North America recently announced that it has joined the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative, solutions-driven initiative.

Strategic Solutions

Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Packaging

Ink, adhesive, paperboard, film, and other material suppliers need to understand relevant certifications and processes in order to adhere to recycling or composting standards.

Aggie Lotz

Tyler Derus

September 4, 2020

Consumer sentiment continues to drive sustainability throughout the economy and society. Consumers often view packaging as wasteful, and they demand more sustainable options as a result. Many terms, such as reuse, recycle, compost, and reduction, resonate positively with consumers.

Navigating the Adhesive and Sealant Industry through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Adhesive and Sealant Council is supporting members during the coronavirus crisis with communication, education, and engagement opportunities.

Susan Sutton

August 10, 2020

The economic toll of the global COVID-19 pandemic is vast and ongoing. According to Bill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), member companies have experienced varying degrees of difficulty, and those difficulties have likely evolved over the course of the crisis.

Arconvert-Ritrama Labels Receive Multiple Awards at 24th Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition

The Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition aims to highlight the best packaging for wines, spirits, liqueurs, beers, and extra virgin olive oils.

July 17, 2020

Of the 37 labels awarded by the jury of this year’s Vinitaly Design International Packaging Competition, 14 are printed on Arconvert-Ritrama self-adhesive materials, including the Label of the Year.

Intertape Polymer Group Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

The report provides an overview of Intertape Polymer Group’s sustainability progress in 2019 and highlights the company’s sustainability opportunities in the years ahead.

July 14, 2020

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) recently published its 2019 annual sustainability report, titled “We Package, We Protect & We Sustain.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s Second Quarter Results Draw Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in news from H.B. Fuller regarding its results for the second quarter of 2020.

Susan Sutton

July 13, 2020

How is COVID-19 impacting your business? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

FEICA Summary Report Addresses Risk of Cyclic Esters in Polyester Adhesives

The report is intended to outline the main findings of the risk assessment and explain that human exposure to cyclic esters from polyester pre-polymers in food packaging adhesives is not relevant from a toxicological point of view.

July 3, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that it has published a Summary Report of a FEICA risk assessment carried out on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended to be used in food contact materials.

Entries Open for 2020 Label Industry Global Awards

The Label Industry Global Awards recognize organizations and individuals who have excelled in the label and package printing sector.

June 17, 2020

The search is now underway for the world’s leading innovators in the label and package printing industry, with a total of five awards available at this year’s Label Industry Global Awards.

Labelexpo Americas Postponed to March 2021; Virtual Event to be Held in September 2020

A virtual conference will take place September 15-17, 2020, enabling the region’s industry to stay connected during this unprecedented period.

June 4, 2020

Tarsus Group, the organizer of Labelexpo/Brand Print Americas 2020, recently confirmed new dates for its co-located shows as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Adhesives and Sealants in Support of the European Green Deal

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, shares details regarding the continent’s sustainability goals and the role played by the adhesive and sealant industry.

May 20, 2020

The European Union (EU) has taken global leadership in tackling climate change and actively pursues policies to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and to decouple these from economic growth.