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Members of the World Print & Communication Forum (WPCF) affirmed their commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of the graphic industry. Recognising the indispensable role of the printing sector in promoting a circular economy and addressing climate change, WPCF members emphasized the growing importance of environmental action for printing companies.

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On 16 November 2023, a group of industry leaders came together to a round table in Spain to talk about how to boost the circularity of paper bags in the construction industry.

The project aimed at finding solutions how to scale up the collection, sorting and recycling of used paper bags, and reduce waste.

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End-to-end solutions that deliver resource savings, cleaner chemistries and outstanding durability for denim, cotton knits and polyester-cotton blends.

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Eco-inject exhibits sustainable single-use autoinjector device based on INEOS Styrolution’s bio-circular product NAS® ECO 21 BC70 (booth J41)
Dr. Frank Eisenträger, INEOS Styrolution, will present “Biopolymers – The key to less carbon?” Check conference stream “Agenda on Sustainability”

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SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight at MD&M West 2024 in Booth #3287 its versatile and durable ULTEM™ HU resins, which can help medical device manufacturers choose alternatives to ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. Demand is growing for materials compatible with other sterilization methods in anticipation of a new ruling by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that may reduce EtO emissions from commercial sterilization facilities.

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Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, B.V., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is pleased to share that the organisation has been named a “Major Player” in the “IDC Market Scape Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2023 Vendor Assessment*”.

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Kyocera Document Solutions Europe, B.V., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is pleased to announce the launch of a new global report, A Green Edge by Economist Impact, sponsored by Kyocera Document Solutions. This research programme explores the drivers behind green-skills adoption as well as analyses businesses’ readiness and efforts to adopt green skills*.

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At the upcoming Anuga FoodTec 2024, the worldwide food and beverage industry hotspot, happening from 19th – 22nd March 2024 in Cologne, Germany, Coveris will present its sustainable packaging solutions, including its latest BarrierFresh MAP skillet, proven MonoFlex films and block bottom bag range. Offering enhanced shelf-life and point-of-sale presentation, all these solutions answer the food market’s growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions.

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Perstorp, ein führender Innovator im Bereich Spezialchemikalien, hat Pevalen™ Pro 100 auf den Markt gebracht und damit eine neue Ära in der PVC-Weichmachertechnologie eingeläutet. Die neue Pevalen-Sorte enthält 100% erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff, der auf einer rückverfolgbaren Massenbilanz basiert.

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Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp has launched Pevalen™ Pro 100, marking a new era in PVC plasticizing technology. The new grade of Pevalen features 100% renewable carbon content based on mass balance, applying chemical and physical traceability. By factoring in the biogenic CO2 uptake[1] from its renewable raw materials, Pevalen Pro 100 offers a product carbon footprint reduction of approximately 80% relative to its fossil-based equivalent from cradle to Perstorp gate.

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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has made its revolutionary AVITERA® SE technology accessible to more brands and mills with the launch of AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT for more cost-effective sustainable dyeing of cellulosic fibers and blends.

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Westfalia Fruit, the leading global avocado supplier celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the legendary philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of Doing Good.

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All of ELIX’s Circular Economy activities come under the E-LOOP brand name, with two strategic programmes from ELIX Sustainable Portfolio Solutions: Circular Plastics and Responsible Innovation.

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UPM has been recognised by the global environmental non-profit organisation CDP for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and forests, securing a place on the annual 'A List'. Based on data reported through CDP's 2023 Climate Change and Forests questionnaires, UPM is one of a small number of companies to achieve a double 'A' out of more than 21,000 companies assessed. For the water questionnaire, UPM received an A-, which is also a leadership position.

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A commitment to sustainability and a strong focus on synergy within the Fedrigoni Group come together in a versatile and sophisticated collection: Manter by Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives' Cotone range. Industrial waste cotton fibres take the leading role in luxury labels that are ideally suited for embossing and debossing.

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UPM Raflatac’s RafCycle™ recycling service has been awarded the Worldstar 2024 Award in the “Packaging Materials and Components” category at the Global Packaging Awards organized by the World Packaging Organization (WPO). The awards recognize the latest advancements in packaging design and technology and create a living standard of international packaging excellence from which others may learn. This year, the WorldStar winners were selected from 435 entries from 41 countries.

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Blink and you’ll miss a new game-changing packaging innovation go by – that’s why shows like Packaging Innovations are now must-sees for any business looking to keep up

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INGEDE Symposium 2024 on 13 March in Munich and online

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The “OE-A Competition 2024” shows the many possibilities of flexible, organic, and printed electronics with inspiring products, prototypes, and fresh designs live at LOPEC 2024, the leading international exhibition and conference for flexible, organic, and printed electronics in Munich.

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WAN-IFRA announces the launch of Innovate Local, the first global forum for local media. Through the Innovate Local programme, media professionals will be able to exchange actionable and scalable ideas with a focus on opportunities and problems unique to the business of local journalism. The initiative addresses small and midsized local media and local entities of bigger media groups.

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