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Here you can read about innovative packaging solutions that combine sustainability, functionality and aesthetics. Learn how the plastics industry is breaking new ground to make packaging more environmentally friendly, efficient and adapted to the needs of modern society.
Image: Dr. Lee Choong Hoon and Bernd Reifenhäuser after signing the Memorandum of Understanding; Copyright: Reifenhäuser

Packaging

24/01/2025

LG Chem and Reifenhäuser Advance MDO-PE Film Technology

Collaboration to Develop Cost-Effective, Recyclable Packaging Solutions

Image: a bearded man sitting in fron of a table that says

Packaging

30/12/2024

Rendering packaging sustainability transparent with blockchain

Technology optimizes traceability of recyclates

Image: a clear plastics tray with a sign that says

Packaging

22/11/2024

Sustainable plastics for food packaging

Growing environmental awareness increases pressure on the packaging industry

Image: several blister strips with tablets; Copyright: Tatiana Mara

Packaging

21/08/2024

Making Blister Packaging More Sustainable

Young scientist Olivia Falconnier Williams shows how valuable raw materials can be used responsibly

Image: Close-up of someone pouring themselves a glass of wine; Copyright: LightFieldStudios

Packaging

17/07/2024

Sustainable Pleasure: Wine Bottle Made From rPET

PET wine bottle from ALPLA saves up to 50% CO2 compared to glass bottles

Image: Pouch made from 18 micrometer thin MDO-PE film from Reifenhäuser and BOBST at drupa 2024

Packaging

24/06/2024

The world's first 18 micrometer thin MDO PE film

Reifenhäuser & BOBST present new film at drupa 2024 that reduces material usage by 25%

Image: Cardboard box is wrapped in stretch film; Copyright: LightFieldStudios

Packaging

17/01/2024

Start-up develops sustainable stretch film

CAMM Solutions develops biodegradable stretch film that can be used in a variety of ways ...

Photo: Cutout of hands holding plastic package in supermarket; Copyright: drazenphoto

Packaging

20/10/2023

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution with Certified Renewable Polymers for Food Packaging Containers
Image: Winners of the PackTheFuture Award at the awards ceremony at interpack 2023; Copyright: Messe Düsseldorf

Packaging

12/05/2023

PackTheFuture Award 2023: These are the winners!

Outstanding sustainable plastic packaging

Image: Numerous, predominantly white, plastic packages for household chemicals and detergents; Copyright: evgrafovasa

Packaging

04/05/2023

Better recycling of plastic packaging: New process extracts fragrances
Image: cutout of a confectionery factory employee wearing blue gloves. In front of him a sealing box with packaging film; Copyright: seventyfourimages

Packaging

03/10/2022

Innovative technology makes flexible packaging recyclable
Image: Female hand throws coffee cup into trash can; Copyright: svitlanah

Packaging

21/06/2022

SK chemicals realizes good takeout with Dodori Cup made from Ecozen
Image: Three stacks of empty paper cups ; Copyright: PantherMedia / akiyoko51

Packaging

24/03/2022

WorldStar Award 2022 for school milk packaging made from 100% rPET
Image: Salmon fillets from Bömlo are supplied in the world's first EPS fish box. ; Copyright: Peter Tubaas, Vestland Media

Packaging

07/03/2022

Fish in packaging made from chemically recycled plastic

Packaging

06/12/2021

Track and trace system as an answer to encourage reusable packaging

Further K-Mag articles

Vehicle at sunset with focus on front and headlights; copyright: Artinun – stock.adobe.com

Mobility

Plastics in the Automotive Industry: All-rounders for Tomorrow's Mobility

A kitchen in matt pink tones; Copyright: LG

Plastics in Daily Life

"Europe Sets the Tone for Global Design”
Plastic-free foodservice solution displayed in a live event setting; Copyright: traceless

Circular Economy

Sustainable Snacking: traceless® Friespickers Debut at Major Festivals
Rendering of two collection containers for reusable cups; Copyright: Borealis

Circular Economy

Reusable instead of disposable: Messe Düsseldorf and Borealis launch sustainable cup system at K 2025
Different coloured plates with a different structure; Copyright: Chris Lefteri

Plastics

Breathing new life into old materials
PET bottles and textile fabrics; Copyright: envato

Recycling

DePoly launches industrial-scale facility for fossil-free PET recycling
Two men with helmets in the background of an industrial robot arm; Copyright: sittinan- stock.adobe.com

Automation & Robotics

Humanoid robots in plastics processing: innovation with potential
View of the earth from the moon; Copyright: envato

Additive Manufacturing

Material Tests for Space
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