Hot-fill pouches are known to be complicated items to recycle due to its overall structure and attachments. This was a challenge taken upon by three giants in the packaging industry, namely UFlex, Hoffer Plastics and Mespack. These three companies have forged a partnership to develop not only a purely recyclable hot-fill pouch, but one that is utilises a single plastic polymer. The Recycle Ready Single Material PP-based Hot-fill Pouch incorporates an OPP and CPP-layered laminate structure … [Read more...] about UFlex, Hoffer Plastics, Mespack collaborate on 100% recyclable hot-fill pouch
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Canovation to showcase metal resealable solution at PACK Expo
In efforts to continuously evolve the packaging industry through innovation, Canovation will be introducing its CanReseal® Ring-End (CRE™) technology during PACK Expo. This is the first all-metal resealable technology in the market today. These cans with threads turn aluminum cans into portable, resealable and sustainable packaging. The CRE™ is a cost-effective open ring-end which provides room for aromatics and leads to better pouring capability. There’s no need for a conversion process … [Read more...] about Canovation to showcase metal resealable solution at PACK Expo
AdvanSix integrates 100% post-industrial recycled materials in resins, films
To support the sustainability campaigns of its clients and future prospects, U.S.-based AdvanSix has introduced its upgraded line of Aegis® PA6 Resins and Capran® Biaxally Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) films. This new portfolio features a 100% post-industrial recycled materials (PIR) grade, certified by SCS Global Services. The company continues to conduct Life Cycle Analysis to evaluate its sustainability properties. These materials are created from recycled monomers that originate from waste … [Read more...] about AdvanSix integrates 100% post-industrial recycled materials in resins, films
