Kevin Gambrill, Author at Sustainable Packaging News

This small packaging company is making a significant contribution to sustainability

4 December 2020
Headlines, Recyclability

Chemically-propelled aerosols have been around for years, and they’re a convenience we take for granted. But they’ve also long been a prominent example of environmentally unsustainable packaging, so perhaps it’s…Read more →

Les Fayes Dairy launches SIGNATURE 100 from SIG in France

3 December 2020
Circular Economy, Headlines

Organic UHT milk from La Laiterie Les Fayes in France has just been launched in SIG’s award-winning SIGNATURE 100, the world’s first and only aseptic packaging material 100% linked to…Read more →

BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique homecompostable paper laminate for flexible packaging

3 December 2020
Bio-based, Headlines

The multi-layer film consists of three basic components: BillerudKorsnäs‘ paper ConFlex® Silk, a sealing layer made of BASF’s certified home compostable and partly bio-based biopolymer ecovio® and BASF’s water-based adhesive…Read more →

Cucina Fresca Sets the Standard for Sustainable Packaging

3 December 2020
Bio-based

From humble beginnings as a vendor in Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market more than 30 years ago, Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods is now a leading U.S. producer of natural, prepared…Read more →

EVERTIS AWARDED FOR THEIR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR THE TRAY-TO-TRAY SOLUTION BY APEE (ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE ÉTICA EMPRESARIAL)

3 December 2020
Circular Economy, Headlines

Evertis’ achievement in a recyclable solution for the PET multilayer trays has been recognized by APPE (Associação Portuguesa de Ética Empresarial), and the Portuguese-based group has been awarded for their…Read more →

SELENIS AWARDED FOR THEIR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR THE HEAT SHRINK SLEEVE MARKET BY APEE (ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE ÉTICA EMPRESARIAL)

3 December 2020
Circular Economy, Headlines

Selenis´ achievement in developing a recyclable solution for the PETG heat shrink sleeve market has been recognized by APPE (Associação Portuguesa de Ética Empresarial) for their Eco Sleeve product, and…Read more →

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association and the Pallet Foundation Announce Environmental Product Declaration for U.S. Wooden Pallets

3 December 2020
Recyclability

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on wooden pallets were certified by UL, a leading EPD operator, and developed in conjunction with Forest Products Laboratory, the national…Read more →

FFP Packaging Solutions work with JDM Food Group to produce 100% recyclable sachets for hot fill applications

2 December 2020
Recyclability

FFP Packaging Solutions worked closely with JDM Food Group to produce 100% recyclable sachets that would successfully withstand the demanding hot fill process. FFP are an existing flexible packaging supplier…Read more →

SOCAR Polymer launches two new random copolymer polypropylene grades ideal for thin-wall packaging

2 December 2020
Recyclability

Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 family of additives increases product clarity, reduces molders’ energy use. SOCAR Polymer has expanded its portfolio of high-performance polypropylene resins with the addition of its first…Read more →

SABIC, DSM and Viscofan launch innovative multi-layer film for meat packaging using certified circular polymers

2 December 2020
Circular Economy

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with DSM and Viscofan in the development of an innovative multi-barrier film for meat casings. The film combines layers of…Read more →

DSM launches new Decovery® sustainable resin to help packaging market lower its carbon footprint

2 December 2020
Resource Efficiency

DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is launching sustainable, plant-based Decovery® resins for the packaging industry. Starting with the Decovery® SP-6400XP, with others to follow,…Read more →

Best in Class Print and Apply Labeller Integrates with Industry Leading Bagger to Deliver a Sustainable e-Commerce Paper Packaging Solution

2 December 2020
Machinery

Coding and Labelling specialists Clearmark Solutions is working with leading shrink and stretch wrapping machinery specialists Yorkshire Packaging Systems and automation and software integration specialists, Conveyor Networks, to meet the…Read more →