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namasté packaging 10 July 2023

LATEST NEWS Sainsbury’s Launches Recyclable Cardboard Packaging For Their Steaks Thankfully, some supermarkets are changing the way some of their most popular items are packaged. One of these supermarkets is Sainsbury's, who, from today, are switching out single-use plastic trays for cardboard in their steak packaging.The plastic trays often used to pack steaks in supermarkets will be removed in the By Sainsbury's range of steaks, which includes 10 products.The supermarket est Read More YPB group using AI to Combat Counterfeiting ! ! The Role of AI in Combating Counterfeiting and the Challenges it FacesWhile AI has proven to be a powerful tool in the fight against counterfeiting, it is not without its challenges. As per OpenAIs recent article, there are concerns about the malicious applications of AI, including automated spam, impersonation, and disinformation campaigns. Therefore, it is crucial to develop responsible AI appli Read More Croxsons and Eden Mill produce sustainable bottles for Ramsay’s Gin

namasté packaging 03 July 2023

LATEST NEWS UKRI-funded project PISCES launches “Living Labs” in Indonesia to tackle plastic pollution These living laboratories at the case study sites, where experts from different disciplines and sectors will be brought together with civil society, aim to look at which solutions will work and what the relative costs and benefits of each might be. PISCES plans to eventually roll out living labs to every province nationwide, with the second and third planned for Bali and East Nusa Tenggara.&n Read More New PreciDos dosing screw As a dosing unit in combination with the rotary scale, this control communicates directly with the weighing terminal via digital I / Os. This is how the complete dosing cycle is run. No PLC is required, or all time-relevant switching processes are decoupled from the PLC. A special pulse re-dosing mode is integrated, it enables small quantity corrections in the gram range.For example, with the soli Read More Tamper-evident tape solution marks ‘exciting milestone’ The tape features advanced security elements that make it easy to detect tampering. If an attempt is made to remove the tape, it will leave a non-stick void message on the surface, indicating interference. The tapes adhesive remains on the surface, preventing resealing and safeguarding the contents.The collaboration between Futamura and Tamperguard marks an exciting milestone in delivering sustain

namasté packaging 03 July 2023

LATEST NEWS UKRI-funded project PISCES launches “Living Labs” in Indonesia to tackle plastic pollution These living laboratories at the case study sites, where experts from different disciplines and sectors will be brought together with civil society, aim to look at which solutions will work and what the relative costs and benefits of each might be. PISCES plans to eventually roll out living labs to every province nationwide, with the second and third planned for Bali and East Nusa Tenggara.&n Read More New PreciDos dosing screw As a dosing unit in combination with the rotary scale, this control communicates directly with the weighing terminal via digital I / Os. This is how the complete dosing cycle is run. No PLC is required, or all time-relevant switching processes are decoupled from the PLC. A special pulse re-dosing mode is integrated, it enables small quantity corrections in the gram range.For example, with the soli Read More Tamper-evident tape solution marks ‘exciting milestone’ The tape features advanced security elements that make it easy to detect tampering. If an attempt is made to remove the tape, it will leave a non-stick void message on the surface, indicating interference. The tapes adhesive remains on the surface, preventing resealing and safeguarding the contents.The collaboration between Futamura and Tamperguard marks an exciting milestone in delivering sustain

namasté packaging 26 June 2023

LATEST NEWS A world first: Plug & Print coding & marking system – just switch it on and start printing With the IQJET, we can now give our customers even more confidence and serenity that everything is working as it should 24/7 when theyre marking products. From the moment production begins: With the IQJET, it always runs smoothly and without any delays. You just plug it in and start printing with absolute reliably. Plug & Print, as we say. The IQJET is so much more than just a CIJ printer. Read More Soft drinks producer Marlish Waters launches new can format UK-based drinks company Marlish Waters has launched a new 150ml can format for its tonics and mixers beverage range.Available from mid-June, the new glass-free aluminium format launch will focus on four of the Northumberland-based brands most popular SKUs English Tonic Water, Premium Lemonade, Ginger Ale and Soda Water.The beverages will be supported by a range of launch offers and promotions wit Read More Robotic Capping Machine for screw-on caps by Albertina

namasté packaging 19 June 2023

LATEST NEWS Sika now also relies on sustainable bluemint® packaging steel from thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Successful collaboration as an important step in terms of sustainabilityFrom now on, only CO2 reduced packaging steel will be used for Sika GmbH's tinplate pails. This is a result of the successful cooperation between the only German tinplate manufacturer thyssenkrupp Rasselstein in Andernach, the metal packaging manufacturer Muhr & Shne based in Attendorn, as well as Sika, the international s Read More A First in China, Schreiner MediPharm Equips Prefilled Syringes from Kingfriend with Needle-Trap Safety System Kingfriend offers its anticoagulant medication for thrombosis prevention as an enoxaparin-sodium solution in prefilled syringes. For its European market launch, the company was looking for a cost-efficient needle protection solution that meets all legal requirements.Based in Nanking, the pharmaceutical company found its ideal solution with Schreiner MediPharms Needle-Trap. The needle protection la Read More CVS Pharmacy Launches Vitamin Dispenser that Opens with a Fingertip

namasté packaging 12 June 2023

LATEST NEWS Australian governments impose recycling rules after packaging industry fails on waste Industry will be forced to do more to cut waste and boost recycling after Australias federal and state governments agreed for the first time to impose mandatory packaging rules on manufacturers and retailers.The agreement, at a meeting of environment ministers in Sydney on Friday, was welcomed by conservationists as a major breakthrough after years of voluntary industry action has failed to reduce Read More Bamboo fibre cups launched for hot drinks The cups, which come under the firms EnviroWare brand, are made from FSC-certified bamboo fibre with a water-based lining and are certified commercially compostable.Ever since we created the EnviroWare brand over 14 years ago, it has been our mission to seek out more sustainable packaging solutions, and these are our most sustainable hot drink cups yet, said MD Nick Burton.Bamboo is one of the w Read More Circular economy of plastic packaging: Current practice and perspectives in Austria

Sustainability - Challenges, Choices and Consequences

  Sustainability - Challenges, Choices and Consequences Sri Yukteshwar ji remarked: “So long as you breathe the free air of earth, you are under obligation to render grateful service”.   This is so true, and we tend to forget that we need to take care of Planet Earth to take care of ourselves and for the future generation.   The UN’s focus this year is on the plastic pollution crisis. While plastic has become a vital part of everyday life, experts warn that its annual production could treble over current levels by 2060.   At the current recycling rate of 9% that would be a recipe for disaster. The only way out of this mess is to use less plastic and recycle more.   We see that a sustainability is becoming the key topic of discussion globally and why not, Afterall it’s our environment and we have the responsibility to preserve it if we & our new generation would like to enjoy it. Now the point is what exactly is happening around sustainability is not quite clear though a lot is happening. So, this survey is to map the exact status of sustainability and then present it to our packaging community for the benefit of all.   So, in order to do so, we have some of the questions below that we would like you to respond, please.  

namasté packaging 05 June 2023

LATEST NEWS Light Wrap: The innovative packaging solution tackling CO₂ emissions Light Wrap, which has been specifically designed as a wraparound for cartons such as milk and juice cartons, offers a clever design that improves packaging while using less fibre. This results in a remarkable 19% reduction in CO emissions compared to current, alternative packaging methods."As leaders in the packaging industry, we know that innovation and design are essential to creating sustainabl Read More Plas-Tech Engineering: ​​​​​Scientific Injection Molding Exciting news from Plas-Tech Engineering! We are continuing to evolve our injection molding landscape with additional Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) capabilities. Beyond our DOE's, we continue to advance our process controls by utilizing cutting-edge Kistler systems and JSW Electric Injection Molding Machines.By combining the expertise of Plas-Tech Engineering, the precision of Kistler's state Read More Dec Tape Manufacturers china is a new option to solve office problems

namasté packaging 29 May 2023

LATEST NEWS SP-I – Robot manipulator for continuous motion machine ! The universal arm joint may be fixed or rotating.If rotating, the gear motor that controls its motion is fixed to the machines upper plate.The shift in the Y-axis is transmitted by a splined shaft, a ball-bushing, and two universal joints.Main characteristics of the SP-I: Gripping head with the possibility of product rotation by means of universal joints Adjustable gripping head rotation Read More Chemical recycling helps to reduce CO2 footprint and consumption of fossil feedstock for cheese packaging The mozzarella cheese is being produced at Rdkrsbro dairy in Denmark. It needs to mature in specially designed maturing bags for about two weeks. The plastic films need to be multi-layered for food safety reasons, but this also means they cannot be recycled through mechanical recycling which is the industry standard across Europe. Therefore, the only option so far has been to send them to incinera Read More Eva Arias designs the packaging of Tocando Madera wine

namasté packaging 22 May 2023

LATEST NEWS Smurfit Kappa behind gift box for Horseshoe Gin The new box incorporates the brands diamond-shaped label through a cut-out at the front of the box. An inner lid with eye-catching cut-outs to hold the fragile bottle firmly was also part of the design for the Northern Ireland-based distillery.Sam Dorman from Horseshoe Gin said, Were really pleased with the striking colours, and the print quality is more than we could have asked for. Smurfit Kappa Read More German researchers study influence of packaging on consumers’ purchase intentions Researchers from the University of Bonn alongside the Forschungszentrum Jlich institution in Germany have recently conducted a study to examine how packaging influences consumers purchase intentions.As part of this study, the team from both German institutions conducted an online survey of almost 3,000 women and men from across the country.The survey focused on covering three completely Read More 5 good reasons for automatic labeling 1. Automatic labeling offers higher clock ratesHave you ever tried to peel off a label and stick it on as accurately as possible? Then you know: A human cannot label as quickly and accurately as a machine.A high-speed label applicator such as the Legi-Air 6000 prints up to 2,250 labels per hour and applies them to continuous cartons. A high-speed label applicator that only applies pre-printed labe