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Pentawards chief Adam Ryan explains how sustainability is growing in sophistication and how brands are expanding their mission to be more playful, fun, and bright!

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Long-standing Antalis customer Minuteman Press King’s Lynn has supported the planting of 279 trees since signing up to Antalis’ Forest Carbon scheme.

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Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Companies are looking for innovative and effective solutions to reduce their environmental impact. The implementation of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) into the supply chain has proven an effective way to do this and Mark Andy, a global leader in printing and converting equipment, is seeing an increase in the number of converters looking to add RFID insertion into their portfolio.

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By Yusuke Kaneko, Global Marketing Manager, Asahi Kasei
Asahi Photoproducts, and our parent company, Asahi Kasei, have more than a half century of bringing increasingly sustainable flexographic solutions to market. And we don’t only have sustainable products, sustainability is at the heart of our company philosophy.

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New environmentally friendly series delivers class-leading throughput of 70 plates per hour

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Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a flexographic plate (see note 1) that offers full water development (note 2) and high-definition printing quality, now available under the new RESOLUCIA™ brand. The company plans to launch the new offering in January 2024.

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From 28 May to 7 June, 2024, the print industry will focus on sustainability as the German industrial association VDMA Printing and Paper Technology and drupa together invite to discuss the future. On an exhibition floor of 400 m2, the touchpoint sustainability will present a multitude of best-practice examples and innovative solutions by the most important stakeholders for increased sustainability along the entire added value chain of the industry.

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Velké Popovice invests in a turnkey KHS line designed around the high-performance Innofill Glass DRS ECO filler

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Bauer Media, one of the world's leading media groups, is now using the Love Paper logo to highlight the sustainability of its printed magazines. The initiative signifies the company’s proactive stance in promoting the sustainable aspects of their print production and its commitment to behaving in an environmentally responsible way.

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Next to the mega-trend of sustainability, digitalisation also dominated the packaging industry this year. “Digital Technologies” consequently were one of the Hot Topics at this year’s interpack. Especially the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) creates whole new opportunities in all areas of the industry.

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Last weekend was the first time a major global sports event used compostable bioplastic beer cups. At the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 150,000 beer cups of compostable Biodolomer, reduced waste, microplastics and CO2 to a minimum.

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In a sea of wine or spirit bottles on the shelf, the label is responsible for making an emotional connection with the consumer. The design is key to make this happen. We are seeing wine label designs trend towards richer, thicker uncoated paper stocks and an increasing amount of embellishment features such as metallization.

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Flint Group and All4Labels have collaborated to fast-track innovation in flexo printing through eco-conscious inks and processes.

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As the sixth largest producer of printing products in the world, the UK is in a prime position to enhance sustainability in the industry, and positive progress has already been made towards achieving Net Zero.

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Siegwerk hosted a packaging ink seminar in Jakarta in cooperation with the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF) today. The aim of the event with the title "Securing Future with Safe Packaging" was to address food packaging safety issues and raise awareness among brand owners, regulators, converters, printers, and other key stakeholders on the importance of safe packaging.

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• Training portfolio for all requirements and phases of operation
• Dovetailing of classroom courses, online training units and self-study options
• On demand: virtual training added to the program

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Beauty brands are facing a more complex consumer landscape than ever. The new generation of consumers is redefining what they consider to be luxury and premium. They expect brands to address sustainability and inclusivity in their offerings. To meet these demands, conscious brands must develop in several areas – not least, packaging.

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Clariant showcasing new portfolio of wetting and dispersing agents for water-based formulations dedicated to industrial coating applications in containers, transportation and construction

Growing portfolio of PTFE-free additives on display offer safer, more sustainable options for paints and coatings

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Aquapak Polymers Ltd has won 4evergreen’s award for addressing recycling challenges, part of its Circular Success Stories, which celebrates breakthrough projects and can serve as inspiring examples of fibre-based packaging circularity and sustainability. Specifically, Hydropol, a water-soluble, biodegradable polymer technology based on polyvinyl alcohol that can be extrusion coated or adhesive laminated as a film onto paper, which has been developed by Aquapak, has been recognised for its ability to address crucial recycling challenges.

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Former Principal Engineer at Dyson, Co-Founder of the world’s most popular beer club, and the man charged with shaping the future of packaging among the first speakers confirmed for Packaging Innovations 2024

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