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Markets - Circular Economy

Reusable packaging, requirements and trends to comply with sustainability legislation

In recent years, sustainability in the field of packaging has become a fundamental pillar in the environmental policies of the European Union, especially after the recent approval of Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: ITENE

Markets - Food

From sustainability to safety: the role of food assessment in recycled materials

It is because of this growing concern for sustainability that, as a consequence, the use of recycled materials for the manufacture of new materials in various industries, including the food industry, has become imperative. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Food BRAND: ITENE

Markets - Circular Economy

Collaboration, Innovation and Getting the Basics Right in Packaging Recycling

The Confederation of Paper Industries’ Dimitra Rappou discusses the technical and regulatory challenges shaping the growing paper-based packaging industry. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: Easyfairs

Markets - Logistics

Drones that fly – and packaging that gets them safely to their destination!

The delivery of tomorrow is faster, smarter and completely autonomous! Amazon Prime Air relies on the use of drones, but without the perfect packaging, the concept won’t fly. That's why the company is working with CP Cases Ltd. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Logistics BRAND: interpack

Markets - Logistics

How to evaluate and optimize the packaging of your products

Economic dynamism, communications and changes in consumption have led to a boom in international trade operations. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Logistics BRAND: ITENE

Markets - Circular Economy

The role of packaging materials in a circular future

In November 2024, I participated in the last Empack Madrid trade show, giving a talk on the materials of the future. My talk was inspired by the book "Materials and Sustainability - Building a Circular Future", of which I am the co-author, published last year. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: Circuthon Consulting

Markets - Circular Economy

Researchers create an AI model that facilitates the development of a new biodegradable plastic

Plastic is durable, versatile and economical to produce. Unfortunately, it is also often harmful to the environment. A team of talented researchers, led by Milad Golkaram, nominated for TNO's Young Excellent Researcher Award 2024, has created an AI model that makes it much easier to develop a new biodegradable plastic. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: Tno

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy

The Keys to Circularity in Pharmaceutical Packaging

The pharmaceutical industry faces the challenge of ensuring that its products are safe and effective, while minimizing their environmental impact ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Pharmacy and Parapharmacy BRAND: ITENE

Markets - Pharmacy and Parapharmacy

Grafica Atestina Srl sees 35% pharma packaging productivity boost with BOBST technology

Primarily focused on straight-line boxes, crash-lock bottom boxes, cases and instructional leaflet production, Grafica Atestina's commitment to innovation and service, coupled with a forward-thinking approach, have positioned it as a preferred partner for pharmaceutical customers seeking excellence in packaging design and production. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Pharmacy and Parapharmacy BRAND: Bobst

Markets - Circular Economy

True circular economy: yoghurt cup to yoghurt cup. No downcycling.

INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Circular Economy BRAND: INEOS Styrolution