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Just months after installing Fujifilm’s LuXtreme LED UV curing system and switching to CuremaX LED UV inks, Paragon ID UK is reaping significant benefits in sustainability and operational efficiency. This rapid improvement follows Paragon ID UK’s strategic decision to enhance its production operations at its Hull facility by adopting LED UV technologies from Fujifilm.

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For decades, polyester has been the cornerstone of the textile printing industry. Its compatibility with the digital sublimation process—a cost-effective, simple technology—has driven exponential growth in polyester printing. However, the very characteristics that make polyester well suited for sublimation printing render this printing technique unsuitable for other materials, such as cotton and some blended fibres, leaving a significant gap in the market.

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PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, announces the opening of a groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber Production Unit in Skene, Sweden. The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging technology. Production is set to begin in Q4 2024 after successful large-scale testing.

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Sustainable consumption is becoming increasingly important to consumers worldwide. For ten years now, the joint programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Nordstil, under the name Ethical Style, has been giving visibility to companies and products that focus on sustainability. The scheme provides orientation for the trade and brings together supply and demand. Online registration for participation in 2025 is open until 22 November.

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Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, UFlex Group, delivered a pivotal keynote address highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in solving the problem of flexible packaging waste, contributing to a cleaner and greener planet, at the world’s largest business summit on flexible films and laminates for packaging and applications.

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Collaboration to expand sustainability impact across packaging industry

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American sustainable serviceware producer Evanesce is just about to start producing the first 7.5 million drinking straws made from Biodolomer, a compostable material based on limestone. Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials.

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The company provides an update on its net zero by 2040 roadmap and recognitions received for sustainability efforts

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Packaging has evolved into one of the foundational building blocks of the modern economy. From the cardboard boxes that protect electronics during shipping to the plastic wrappers that keep food fresh, packaging is everywhere. However, with this omnipresence comes immense responsibility. As companies seek to balance consumer convenience with environmental stewardship, the question of how to reduce the ecological footprint of packaging without sacrificing functionality has become more urgent than ever.

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Efficiency and sustainability without compromise

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The internationally renowned Red Dot Award: Product Design has started a new round of the competition. New this year: Red Dot is expanding the assessment spectrum to include the meta-category “Sustainable Design” focussing on sustainable and responsible product design.

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Sun Chemical released its fourteenth sustainability report, emphasizing the business’ continued prioritization of sustainability leadership and commitment to social responsibility.

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Changing market and customer requirements, trends in society, but also stricter regulatory requirements in most countries around the world mean that the pressure on printing businesses to be more sustainable continues to rise. Printers are therefore actively seeking ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices throughout their operations.

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International flexible packaging and films specialist, Korozo Group, is delighted to be taking part in the Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference next week, where it will partner with Borealis and Henkel to detail their collaborative work to create sustainable and circular packaging solutions.

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Ast, the UK’s only carbon neutral transport branding company, has announced that it has found there is now a sustainable way to process all types of used backing paper, and the innovative firm is keen to share it and encourage everyone in the print industry to adopt it.

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AWP™ water-washable plates and AFP-R reduced solvent plates will be explained as part of a technical conference speech.

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After signing the contract for exclusive use of the technology in Europe, All4Labels was also selected as the sole partner for South and Central America

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Our pulp and paperboard mill in Iggesund has long been almost entirely powered by fossil-free energy. It efficiently uses wood raw material to produce paperboard and uses the residual raw material lignin as energy in the process. By using the whole tree, the mill is able to produce renewable energy in the form of steam, which is used both in the drying process of paperboard and pulp and to produce electricity.

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The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust, and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage.

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Fujifilm is pleased to announce that its Broadstairs ink manufacturing site has received ‘Zero to Landfill’ certification from Valpak, a leading provider of environmental compliance and recycling solutions.

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