Trial scheme looks to showcase recyclability of plastic film
A three-month trial project for the collection of used compost packaging will see the material turned into recycled plastic furniture from Plaswood, a Berry...
New Sealed Air food packaging tipped to help enhance recyclability
SEALED Air has launched two new eco BDF films designed for compatibility with both LDPE mechanical recycling and chemical recycling processes.
The new range includes...
Report highlights ‘transformational’ period for BOPP film sector
THE BOPP film industry has undergone a 'transformational couple of years', according to a new report published by AMI.
The material is said to have...
Macfarlane switches stretch wrap to 30% recycled content film
MACFARLANE Packaging has announced the firm has replaced its existing blown hand-applied stretch wrap with a film containing a minimum of 30% recycled material.
The protective...
Ultra-thin lidding film proves a Heck of a solution
SMALL batch sausage and burger producer Heck sausages has selected ultra-thin lidding film LIDTEC SOFT 200, supplied by Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS), to protect...
Coveris opens new lab to support R&D into sustainable solutions
COVERIS has opened a new film science lab at its Winsford films facility in Cheshire.
The firm said the new hub will support the 'accelerated'...
Films and packaging materials specialist unveils website makeover
SÃœDPACK has launched a refreshed website described as setting 'new standards' in communication.
Throughout the relaunch project, the firm said the 'basic idea of the...
Making a mark: manufacturer hails laser and slitting investment
FLEXIBLE packaging manufacturer, Skymark, has announced a new investment in slitting and laser technology.
The firm has snapped up a Universal X6lp with high powered...
Printed gummed tapes offer ‘multiple’ benefits
A Bellshill-based supplier of specialist tapes, adhesives and consumables is offering packaging customers printed gummed paper tapes to help reduce their environmental footprint.
J.I.T. industrial...
FlatSkin board gets SEAL of approval
SEALPAC UK has launched a new product which the firm claims uses up to 75% less plastic than regular packaging.
FlatSkin has been described as...
