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May
17
/ 2025
This innovative solution allows companies to streamline decision-making in the development of compostable materials.
The plastics industry is moving towards a more sustainable model, driven by circular economy principles and innovation in biodegradable and compostable materials. However, conventional biodegradation tests, as required by current regulations, are time-consuming and costly, limiting companies’ ability to explore new formulations from the early stages of development.
May
17
/ 2025
The first compostable sachets, which boast 12 months’ shelf life and are home or industrially compostable, will soon be in the market.
In recent years, small sachet formats have come under scrutiny for the environmental challenges they pose. Commonly used to dispense condiments, sauces, personal care creams, and other liquid products, these single-use plastic envelopes offer convenience to consumers — yet present significant end-of-life issues, rendering them unrecyclable.
May
16
/ 2025
Two global packaging leaders have developed a fully recyclable wet wipe package that meets forthcoming European Union environmental regulations.
Amcor and Fedrigoni announced their partnership has produced a recyclable flexible packaging solution combining Amcor's AmPrima Plus flow wrap with Fedrigoni's semi-rigid label. The entire package can be recycled in polyethylene (PE) streams across Europe, according to the companies.
May
16
/ 2025
Diamond Edge Ventures, Inc., the corporate venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, has invested in Freshr Sustainable Technologies, Inc., a Canadian startup pioneering sustainable active food packaging to extend shelf life and reduce food waste. DEV participated in the oversubscribed Seed round, led by Invest Nova Scotia, with participation from the BDC’s Climate Tech Fund, Nadarra Ventures, and Blue Tide Capital Ventures.
Session 2 of our LabZenTM Webinar Series, focusing on "Stability Management in LIMS." This session will explore core aspects of efficient sample management, followed by an interactive Q&A.
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May
16
/ 2025
As the pharmaceutical industry braces for a new wave of blockbuster drugs going off-patent—a phenomenon known as the "patent cliff"—the immediate conversation usually revolves around declining revenues for originators and opportunities for generic manufacturers. But beyond drug formulation and distribution, there lies a strategic, often overlooked opportunity: packaging, labeling, and artwork management.
In a notable stride toward corporate responsibility, DataLase, a global leader in photonic printing solutions, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis ‘Committed Badge’, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices.
In a significant step toward the future of sustainable packaging, DataLase has extended its cutting-edge inkless laser marking technology to include metal cans, building on its proven success in metal lid decoration. This breakthrough aligns with the global packaging industry’s shift toward label-free, recyclable, and digitally connected solutions, and positions DataLase at the forefront of intelligent packaging innovation.
DataLase, a global leader in laser coding and marking solutions, has once again raised the bar with the launch of its new clear-to-white laser-active coatings a sustainable and high-performance alternative to conventional coding technologies for a wide array of packaging applications.