AQ-file conveyor: single-file accumulation
Sidel launches its new single-file accumulation solution: a flexible and ergonomic system for all types of applications.
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UK plastic bag industry says Italy’s plastic bag ban contravenes EU law
Following the announcement that Italy is to implement a ban on shopkeepers handing out plastic bags after their current stocks run out, the UK lobbying group CBC says the move contravenes EU Law, will lead to greater environmental impacts as people switch to heavier alternatives, and by giving preference to degradable bags, will hit plastic recycling rates and increase greenhouse gas emissions.
Prof. Igor Čatić: bans and orders
In 2011 Italy imposed ban on single-use PE bags. We publish an article written by Croatian scientist Igor Čatić. Author is a retired professor of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb. His article concerns polyethylene packagings and ban imposed by the Italian government.
Carlsberg UK invested on this break-through technology
Carlsberg UK invested on this break-through technology. Goal: Optimizing final product quality while minimizing consumption up to 25%.
CBC supports legal challenge to ‘flawed’ Italian bag ban
The Carrier Bag Consortium (CBC) has hit out at the Italian government’s ban on shopkeepers handing out plastic bags after their current stocks run out.
RPC helps Heinz Beanz to stay fresh in the fridge
RPC Containers Corby has manufactured the convenient plastic jar that is the centrepiece of Heinz’s latest revolution in the packaging of its famous Heinz Beanz.
Milliken Hyperform Nucleation technology confirms major improvements in polyethylene
Milliken, a division of Milliken & Company, has overcome one of the toughest challenges in the plastics industry – successful nucleation of polyethylene (PE).
Thin wall plastics for packaging reduction targets
Thin-walled plastics packaging is used in a wide range of industries including dairy containers like yogurt cups, yellow fats, frozen foods, fruit and vegetables, bakery, ready meals, juices, soup and meats.
Plastic bag ban in Italy
Italy, one of the top users of plastic shopping bags in Europe, is banning them starting January 1, with retailers warning of chaos and many stores braced for the switch.
Terra Bag from Mondi Group
Mondi Group has introduced into the European market new and innovative packaging named Terra Bag.
Superfos at Emballage 2010
The last edition of Emballage in Paris was an excellent opportunity to keep abreast of the latest packaging solutions from Superfos.
Sustainable packaging: eco-friendly and unbreakable
Sustainability is steadily gaining in importance for consumers. They want ethically and ecologically impeccable products, packaged in a resource-conserving manner that nevertheless ensures their perfect condition when purchased. This is a major challenge to packaging producers, as the industry wants to save on materials without compromising the stability of the packaging in any way.
