Düsseldorf – The packaging industry is changing: rising CO2 emissions, stricter regulations, and increased consumer expectations require innovative answers. Bio-based materials and low-temperature adhesives are setting new standards for sustainable packaging. Henkel Adhesive Technologies combines both technologies for the first time: The hot melt Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool is a bio-based product combining 49 percent directly bio-based raw materials with 30 percent ISSC-certified mass-balanced … [Read more...] about Bio just got cooler: Bio-based hot melt adhesive from Henkel helps save energy in the packaging process
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Sidel’s Actis barrier coating receives APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition
Sidel’s Actis barrier coating has met and exceeded the criteria for the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design® for Recyclability Recognition pathway. Founded over 30 years ago, APR is an international non-profit, and the only North American organisation focused exclusively on improving recycling for plastics. APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition is an engineering assessment of the technical compatibility of either a packaging component, assembly of components, or a … [Read more...] about Sidel’s Actis barrier coating receives APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition
The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative
‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative’, with a nearly USD 25 million investment, will support water solutions in local communities in Africa The Coca-Cola Company in Africa (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), and Coca-Cola HBC announced a nearly USD 25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries, starting … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative
