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UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable labeling materials, recently received the APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers) recognition with printed PP labels in the PET recycling process with UV Flexo inks and varnish.

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Antalis Packaging has appointed its former Head of Business Development, John Garner, to the newly created role of Head of Innovation and Design to help customers respond to environmental challenges.

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UPM BioMotion Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) represent UPM's latest revolutionary development in sustainable solutions. They address the urgent need to reduce CO₂ emissions of rubber and plastics products by offering a truly sustainable alternative to fossil-based carbon black and precipitated silica, the dominating functional fillers used in rubber and plastic products today.

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Ceremonial opening of the extension building at the 3M plant in Hilden, Germany.

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Recycling is an important element in LEONHARD KURZ's corporate strategy of sustainability. By collecting, processing and reusing materials, not only can the consumption of valuable resources be reduced, but also CO2 emissions. The expert for high-quality finishing options is now using the latest findings from a study commissioned by the FFI (Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e.V.) on the recyclability of folding boxes to push the reuse of decorated packaging even further.

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Jonas Klein appointed corporate social responsibility manager

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Elkem, a global leader in silicon-based advanced materials, today announces a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris agreement of limiting global warming to well below two degrees.

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Thermal protection packaging helps frozen dog food manufacturer improve customer experience with more sustainable paper packaging

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The leader in the production of special papers and self-adhesive materials is launching nine new high-performing, innovative, “green” product lines.

“We have been pushing ourselves beyond the limits of technology for more than 20 years, to open ourselves up to new sustainable, creative possibilities. With each sheet of paper, we reduce the impact of our supply chain on the environment and elevate our creative impact on the world.”

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Novel catalysts are a step change in selectivity and productivity for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane

New catalysts and process design reduce costs; CO₂ emissions reduced by up to 100% compared with conventional steam cracking
Available exclusively for Linde’s EDHOX™ catalytic on-purpose ethylene technology

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Today’s sustainability journey is demanding and one that no company can succeed alone. It’s vital to work in partnership with others to reach the goal together. That’s why Ferrero has chosen to collaborate with Milliken & Company in its mission to find the right material for the iconic Ferrero Rocher boxes.

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SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced today the start-up of its new polypropylene (PP) compounding line in Genk, Belgium with a virtual inauguration event. The new line is an addition to the company’s existing production capacity for SABIC® polypropylene compounds at the Genk site and will use raw materials from SABIC’s PP plants at Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and Geleen, The Netherlands. It has been equipped with cutting-edge large-scale extrusion technology to meet the market’s growing demand for high-quality, high-performance PP compounds with reliable and consistent supply.

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Mondi launches RetortPouch Recyclable – a mono-material solution that supports the circular economy

Innovative high-barrier film replaces aluminium ensuring new retort pouch solution is fully recyclable
Extensive research enables range of application needs to be met

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The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today the support of EFI in its sustainability mission as a gold SGP Patron.

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Further element of Koehler's climate strategy successfully implemented

For production line 8, with a demand of 75,000 MWh per year, only green electricity from the Schluchsee hydroelectric power plant is used.
Further building blocks will follow in order to achieve the "Koehler Promise 2030

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New research from independent consultants Smithers shows how on-demand inkjet labelling can save European businesses significant energy, reduce massive material and ink waste and make labelling operations far more efficient and sustainable.

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Two series of polyurethane products from Dow (NYSE:DOW) have just won the Sustainability Product of the Year awards in the 2021 Sustainability Awards program of Business Intelligence Group (BIG).

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Tough abrasion-resistant silicone conformal coating offers very low levels of VOCs and supports highly efficient PCB manufacturing and assembly

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Market maturity of the innovation is categorised as “Market ready”

Market creation of the innovation is categorised as “The innovation addresses the needs of existing markets/ existing customers”

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CHANEL has just announced new LES EAUX DE CHANEL fragrance bottle caps made with biobased Sulapac® material.

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