A new British standard for biodegradable plastic is being published which scientists say will cut through a jungle of classifications that leave consumers confused. Plastic claiming to be biodegradable will have to pass a test...

Since 2005, when Walmart began leading the charge in sustainability, most of its efforts—as well as those of most eco-friendly-minded CPGs and retailers—have focused on maintaining systems without degrading them. At its Sustainability Milestone Summit...

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is strengthening its position in the US Graphics Industry with the acquisition of a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga. Vanguard...

We are minimizing waste, increasing recycling, and providing options for our customers to reuse, repair, and recycle their products—sending less material to the landfill and more back into the circular economy.

Flexible packaging converter Wipak UK has unveiled plans for a £5 million-plus ($6.4m) investment to significantly enhance its capabilities and sustainable product offering. The investment will include state-of-the-art conversion equipment, which will produce flexible packaging...

ProAmpac, the leader in flexible packaging, joined with Grow West Organics, Oldcastle, and EB Stone to celebrate the acceptance of three 2020 Gold Ink Awards for excellence in printing capabilities. The leading magazine and content...

The lone remaining trace of steelmaking on Pine Avenue SE was purchased for $750,000 by a northern California-based company that manufactures equipment and material for the flexible packaging industry. The office building for the former...

Flint Group Packaging Inks announced the acquisition of Poteet Printing Systems LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. This acquisition aligns with a key element of Flint Group Packaging’s strategy to grow not only...

Tanja Dreilich, Managing Director and CFO, will leave the Constantia Flexibles Group by the end of 2020 in order to take on new professional challenges. The CFO tasks will be taken over by Richard Kelsey,...

Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, has been recognised in this year’s Austrian Green Star Packaging Awards for two recent sustainable packaging innovations developed using its customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (SSE) celebrates twenty years of providing pollution abatement technologies and services to a world in ever greater need of clean air, essential businesses, and safe workspaces. The company, co-founded by...

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. published  its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2019. “Ashland is making great progress on our sustainability journey,” said Nicole Voss, director environmental health, safety and sustainability, Ashland. “As we look towards our...

Polyplex USA announced plans to expand its existing operations in the USA by adding a second Thin BOPET film line with necessary investment to create matching capacity for captive resin. This investment in a second...

Michelman held its 9th Annual Commitment to Community Day on September 25, 2020. Even in a global pandemic, over 400 associates safely volunteered their time at various charitable & non-profit organizations throughout the USA, Belgium,...

Amcor, a global leader in packaging, in collaboration with Nestlé, today launched the world’s first recyclable flexible retort pouch. The new high barrier pouch, using Amcor’s AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable solution, will first appear in stores...

H.B. Fuller, the largest pure play global adhesive company, announced it is now a certified member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network. “As a member of the APASS network, we will be...

The Circular Economy Accelerator brings together forward thinking companies to proactively pursue policy solutions to catalyze the circular economy for good. An initiative of The Recycling Partnership, the Circular Economy Accelerator aims to incentivize recycling...

LLFlex – a global leader in packaging materials and industrial laminate solutions for the consumer packaging, building & construction, and wire & cable industries – has acquired the assets of Hampden Papers, a premium paper...

Comexi, a specialist in solutions for the printing and converting industry of flexible packaging, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy by joining CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging). This initiative is...

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will be offering two virtual opportunities for customers to learn more about the company’s innovative non-contact spray finishing systems. These technologies will be showcased in October during an in-depth webinar event,...

Amcor, a global leader in packaging, today announced the world's first recyclable flexible retort pouch. The technical breakthrough, which many considered impossible, follows years of dedicated research and investment. The product, which uses Amcor's AmLite...

A packaged product is an integrated whole comprised of two components: product and package. Product liability suits can target the packaging even when no claims are leveled against the associated product. The rationale is that...

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, released its annual Sustainability Report with the aim of affecting positive change and is focused on three transformational areas including plastic waste,...

Chat with us at the FTA Fall Conference! See and learn about the newest package printing and converting technologies and solutions at FTA's Virtual Exhibit, part of Virtual Fall Conference 2020. Talk to Eaglewood...

LyondellBasell is to increase its production of recycled and renewable-based polymers by 2030 as part of a raft of new sustainability targets unveiled by the firm on Monday. A sustainability review has led to new...

Wikoff Color is proud to introduce Wikoff Technical Solutions, formerly known as the Technical Service Group. The name change follows an expansion of services and support offered to the printing and converting industry. Beau Snider,...

Citing worldwide changes in the recycling industry and a reduction in demand for some types of materials, the city of Long Beach announced Thursday it will no longer accept some plastics and cartons in its...

Coveris announces the acquisition of HLB|SFV, a previously family owned company focused on the manufacturing and sale of various shapes of paper bags but also paper-based flexibles on reels. HLB|SFV is offering the largest high-quality...