Reusable packaging makes online commerce more sustainable
The huge growth in online commerce has led to an increase in packaging volumes. A number of companies are turning to new reusable packaging concepts to minimize the resulting waste.
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Slow restart of the plastics industry
It is clear from the data that the decrease is significant everywhere compared to what was originally planned.
Plastics industry - long way to recovery
It was expected that the lifting of the restrictions would not bring an immediate recovery. Moreover, in some cases, the relaxation and lifting of stay at home restrictions has led to a reduction in demand and associated production.
Plastic packaging still confronting sustainability challenges
The coronavirus has only helped to underscore the importance of plastic packaging when it comes to keeping food contamination-free and to preserving its freshness and usability for longer.
Thermoforming meets fiber
Kiefel GmbH, Freilassing, is a technology partner in various domains of the plastics and packaging industry, where it supports customers in the development of sustainable materials and products.
Interplas postponed to 2021 with the promise of “bigger and better”
Rapid News Group has announced the decision to postpone Interplas, the UK’s flagship event for the plastics industry, to 2021.
Packaging with a Future: Engel is a founding member
Engel is committed to greater sustainability of plastic packaging. In collaboration with six other companies from the Austrian packaging industry, the injection moulding machine manufacturer founded the "Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future) platform.
Clear profile and new brand image at Fachpack 2021
Despite all the uncertainty right now, one thing is definite: the date for Fachpack 2021. The European trade fair for packaging, technology and processing will take place as planned at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 28 to 30 September 2021.
Alpla expands PET recycling plant in Poland
A new rPET extrusion system will be going into operation in early May 2020 at the recycling plant PET Recycling Team in Radomsko (Poland). As a result, the capacity for rPET (PET regrind material) will be doubled from 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes per annum.
Südpack films promote safe and dependable supply
The current SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19-pandemic has underscored it once again: protecting sensitive, vital products remains the key contribution that packaging solutions make to sustainability.
Scanfill AB and Plast Petter AB in new collaboration
Packaging company Scanfill is adjusting the production for a brand new market. The company will produce up to half a million face shields together with Plast Petter AB - every week.
A new beginning after the pandemic: a circular economy for plastics now
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
