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Smurfit Kappa launches innovative new Vitop® Blue tap for Bag-in-Box cleaning products

21 Sep 2020
Yukta Arora

Although more testing will be undertaken to ensure compatibility with a wide range of hand sanitizers and other cleaning products, the Bag-in-Box packaging is a promising solution due to its variety of sizes and flexibility to be used either by the end-consumer or as a refill solution. “The development of this new tap, associated to a special high resistance gland, is a fantastic achievement as it not only responds to an immediate and urgent sanitary need, but is also a great product innovation.

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Andrex® Launches New Packaging Made From 30% Recycled Plastic

15 Aug 2020
Yukta Arora

Andrex®, the UK’s number one non-food FMCG brand, has announced plans to use 30% recycled plastic material in its packaging. Launching with its most popular product, Andrex® Classic Clean, the new packaging will be designed using 30% recycled plastic packaging made from post-consumer resin (PCR). Ensuring the packaging continues to be fully recyclable, PCR is a sustainable packaging alternative made from plastic materials used by consumers. The plastic is then taken to a facility where it is washed, reground and pelletized into a new usable material.

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Greiner Packaging introduces reusable lid for yogurt cups

11 Jun 2020
Yukta Arora
Schärdinger, Tirol Milch, and Stainzer brands have been using the new snap-on lid since April. Manufactured using the injection molding process, the lid is dishwasher safe and has a 95-millimeter diameter that fits most standard yogurt cups on the market. Because it can be reused, the lid helps save plastic while also sealing the cup perfectly and helping to extend the shelf life of the product inside.
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OmniPack™ Stock PET Bottles Meet Demands of Ecommerce-Ready Packaging

27 May 2020
Yukta Arora
Amcor has designed a family of stock polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles that helps co-packers meet the demanding requirements for ecommerce-ready packaging. OmniPack™ PET bottles increase capacity and reduce downtime because they have the same diameter with the same finish – only the height changes to accommodate the varying fill volumes. “Our customers want ecommerce-ready packaging,” said Greg Rosati, Vice President of Marketing for Amcor.
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Toppan Develops Paper-Based Tube-Pouch to Reduce Plastic Use

23 May 2020
Yukta Arora
Due to the use of thinner film material, the conventional tube-pouch is easier to squeeze and uses 30% less plastic than the type of laminated tube widely used for toothpaste. The new paper tube-pouch maintains the tube-pouch’s functionality while demonstrating even better environmental performance by employing a paper-based material for the body, making possible a 50% reduction in plastic volume. Coupled with a redesign of the plastic parts of the head section, this enables plastic to be reduced by a total of 65%.
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Coveris’ new Bag-in-Bag solution supports easy recycling

14 May 2020
Yukta Arora
Used mainly for food and pet food, the brand-new Bag-in-Bag solution combines an inner layer with strong barrier properties to protect the contents as well as an outer layer made of paper. Paper is perceived to be an eco-friendly packaging solution. Plastic, on the other hand, preserve the sensitive contents and also offers user-friendly closure options. After usage, the bag’s two components can be easily separated via a precut tape at the bottom of the bag. This special feature also makes the recycling advantage readily apparent to the consumer at the shelf.
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PackPlus is India’s biggest exhibition on Packaging, Converting and Supply Chain industries

05 May 2020
Yukta Arora
In its service to the industry for almost a decade, PackPlus has emerged as the most trusted and longest running event for the packaging and converting industry in India. The exhibition showcases new-to-market products, solutions and technologies from India and overseas representing segments such as packaging, converting, processing and supply chain among others. PackPlus Delhi is now scheduled for 28-31 October 2020 at Pragati Maidan (ITPO). The previous edition of PackPlus Delhi was a stunning success, with almost 350 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 high quality trade visitors.
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