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
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
