Miscellaneous

Thermoforms generally have a body & a cap which forms from the neck. Cap when twisted break opens from the neck enabling consumption of the product by squeezing. Huhtamaki PPL has the capability to manufacture laminates that can be thermoformed to a desired shape in such a way that has a thick body to grip & also offers good seal-ability thereby offering a good protection to the product. Thermoformed packs have good body and aesthetics. They are mostly single time usage packs & enable easy of opening, ease of consumption or usage, are handy and avoid spillage.

Topics covered in the four 60 second videos are the call to ban plastics altogether, an explanation of the plastics recycling process, the problems of ocean litter, the reasons behind the use of plastic in food packaging, and an understanding of the role of biodegradable plastics.

“We want to provide viewers with short and reasoned explanations of plastics’ role in packaging, including the benefits it brings and how to tackle some of the problems associated with its disposal,” explains RPC Group’s Sustainability Manager Katherine Fleet.

When NFC tag content is dynamic, the company explains, the tags provide protection against cloning. The growing demand for such solutions has faced a scalability challenge, it says. While NFC tags have been deployed for consumer engagement as an extension of a typical HF RFID use case, the authentication component adds cost and complexity. The em|linq combines cryptographic mechanisms typically used in smart-card products with RFID technology. It is built on open standards, allowing flexibility in the authentication service's implementation.

Flip top caps are used to improve/ease the pouring of the cosmetic liquid. ITPL also has a wide range of cosmetic bottles in customised designs for our clients to choose from. ITPL also co-create new designs in-house for clients who want something new and unique.

Besides the shift to 100% rPET packaging, PepsiCo says their sparkling water brand Bubly will no longer be packaged in plastic and their Aquafina water brand will offer aluminum can packaging in US food service outlets. Altogether, the 2019 packaging changes are expected to eliminate more than 8,000 metric tons of virgin plastic and around 11,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the company.

Made with 75% less plastic, Cif ecorefill simply attaches to the current Cif Power & Shine bottles. Through its innovative technology, it seamlessly releases the super-concentrated product into the bottle, which is filled with water at home. The ecorefill contains a 10x concentrated formula, delivering the same superior clean for which Cif is known and loved.

The technological features of the bottle reduce the risk of contamination because it allows for gravity to collapse the bottle without the need of air inlet. OpTri was created in collaboration with patients, caregivers, parents and health care professionals. The OpTri bottle saves time for users and is easier to use thanks to its ergonomic shape, integrated big-eyed hook, easy-to-navigate label and non-detachable flip-top cap.

Solution Spotlight: SmartFace™ Technology:

Avery Dennison RFID Smart Face Technology Avery Dennison RFID SmartFace™ Technology removes the PET layer and replaces it with a paper substrate, creating a recyclable solution to reduce environmental impact. SmartFace™ Technology, combined with the new 12 inch wafers, creates one of the most sustainable RFID solutions on the market.

Intel has announced that it is switching out the massive boxes it uses for the Core i9 10900K for more modest packaging (via PC Watch). The large plastic and cardboard boxes it currently uses will be replaced on February 28, although it may take a while for the new packaging to filter through, and you can expect to see both types for a while.