The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of issues in the business segment, particularly in the packaging and supply chain industries. There is a need to catch up to growing demand of deliveries and orders, with declining availability for labor. Therefore, many companies are anticipating a need to adopt automation solutions quickly. One tech company that has been addressing these pressing concerns is Universal Robots, the leader in collaborative robots (cobots). The enterprise will … [Read more...] about Cobots addresses packaging, supply chain issues
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Scholle IPN launches new line of tethered pouch fitments
The European Union passed the Single-Use Plastic Directive in 2019, which aims to “turn off the tap” of plastic pollution that comes from the land and ends up in the sea. In Europe alone, 25 million tons of plastic waste are generated every year, with only 30% collected for recycling. This regulation, along with others passed across the world, aims to reduce marine plastic pollution by collaborating with manufacturers, retailers and importers. One company, a world-leader in flexible … [Read more...] about Scholle IPN launches new line of tethered pouch fitments
Foopak Bio Natura’s paper products certified plastic-free
The amount of plastic waste produced worldwide every year is still at an alarming number, reaching about 300 million metric tons. What’s even more alarming is that 9% is recycled, and 79% ending up at landfills and dumpsites, greatly contributing to soil pollution. As a result, organisations all over the world are launching campaigns to help curb pollution and environmental damage caused by plastics. The European Commission released a new directive on single-use plastics, while the U.S. has … [Read more...] about Foopak Bio Natura’s paper products certified plastic-free