1:29 min Caps & Closure Technology, Caps & Closures
Recyclable closure

Aptar Food + Beverage introduces PolkaLite™ closure paired with SimpliCycle™ valve technology

New solution is a 2-in-1 dispensing system that delivers maximum performance, ...
2:50 min Blow Moulding & Coating, Two step blow moulding systems
New plant

Costa Rica: SMI and Inolasa, when innovation is essential

Inolasa is collaborating with SMI for the supply of a production ...
2:00 min Climate protection, Bottle & Cap Decoration, Labels and sleeves
New promotional labels

Berry Gardens lead positive climate action through new labels partnership with Coveris and UPM Raflatac

Seeking to minimise environmental resources and maximise material lifecycle, Berry ...
0:31 min Materials, Processing & Handling, Additives
Additives for Opaque PET

Omya introduces OmyaPET, a new and cost-effective opacifier for white opaque PET packaging

Omya International AG is pleased to announce the launch of OmyaPET, a new product ...
2:10 min Recycling & Compounding, PET recycling systems
Home recycling solution

Lasso Loop partners with Plastic Bank® to change the future of recycling

Lasso Loop, the world's first home recycling appliance, announced a new partnership ...
2:70 min Caps & Closures, Packaging & Application
Cap for viscous liquids

ALPLA: Recyclable cap with an innovative dosing mechanism

ALPLA has developed a cap for viscous liquids such as ketchup and mayonnaise which ...
1:32 min PET films, trays, cups, Sheets & Films
Recyclable forming film

Amcor’s AmPrima™ forming film prequalifies for How2Recycle® store drop-off label

AmPrima™ forming film from Amcor has received prequalification to carry the store ...
1:16 min Recycling & Compounding, PET recycling systems
Recycling

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik: PET recycling with MRSjump - Decontamination and IV control in one step

Currently, the recycling of post-consumer PET Bottle Flake is well established and ...
0:47 min Facts & Figures, Fiber lines
Shutdown

Closure of staple fiber operations at DAK Americas' Cooper River Site

DAK Americas LLC (DAK) announced its plan to close the Polyester Staple Fiber(PSF) manufacturing operations at its Cooper River Site, near Charleston, SC. The site will continue to produce PET Resins to serve the bottle and packaging markets on its newer capacity installed in 2003.
1:37 min Sustainability & Circular Economy, Bottle development and design
Paper bottles

Stora Enso and Pulpex partner to produce fiber-based bottles on industrial scale

Stora Enso and packaging technology company Pulpex join forces to industrialize the ...