Bio-based plastic resins are beginning to make their mark on the world of packaging; but, although significant savings are being made on resource use, much still needs to be done to improve end-of-life options.
When it comes to environmentally friendly packaging some of the most important savings are being missed through poor recycling options – and this applies to all plastics bio- and fossil fuel-based.
Focusing on the increasingly popular trend for faded special effects in plastic packaging, Clariant has launched a new more economical reflective technology.
Chemicals player Clariant has unveiled a new color technology for HDPE blowmolding aimed at enhancing the shelf appeal of personal care packaging while adding processing efficiencies.
Standing out on the store shelf has never been more important, which is why Graphic packaging has launched a series of labeling innovations to enhance efficiencies.
Corn starch-based Bioplastics have proved increasingly popular for eco-friendly personal care packaging, but now researchers are investigating ways to enhance potato starch for this purpose.
The modern French nation can be thought of as a revolutionary traditionalist, which is why the recent change to the country’s packaging laws comes as quite a surprise.
A French law, which could make luxurious packaging of high end fragrances and cosmetics illegal, has come under fire from a European packaging trade association.
A plastic tube incorporating a permanently attached closure, which could save up to 40 per cent in material weight, has been awarded prototype tube of the year.
A unique self-cleaning method that ensures low cost of ownership, minimal downtime and high quality printing of barcodes onto outer case packaging are the benefits claimed by the manufacturers of the system.
Beauty packaging specialist Rexam is considering issuing new equity to service its burdensome debt pile, after market conditions failed to improve in the last quarter.
Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco (MWV) is strengthening its beauty and cosmetics folding carton business with additional products and a new sales director.
Gerresheimer has cut its forecast for 2009 after a poor second quarter that saw gains made in drug packaging pegged back by falling demand from the cosmetics industry.
Natureworks, manufacturer of Ingeo bioplastics, has announced that it has introduced additional equipment to facilitate an increase in its supply from 70 to 140 metric tons.
Global thermoplastics provider Sabic Innovative has launched two eco-friendly compounds that can be used in plastics for a range of personal care and cosmetic packaging.
Cargill is to introduce its Ingeo bioplastics to Brazil, offering the food, cosmetics and other industries a new packaging material derived from sugar instead of petroleum.
M&H Plastics has provided recyclable, Post Consumer Regrind packaging for natural toiletries brand Naked Bodycare on the launch of its new hair styling range.
Taxing virgin PET is one of the best ways to get companies to move over to using recycled material for plastic packaging, according to a green chemist.
Telles has collaborated with plastics molder Nypro to develop its next generation of injection molding bioplastic, suitable for a wider range of applications.
The company is focusing on its Dupont Awards as a means of helping the personal care industry discover how packaging can be incorporated into a sustainable business strategy.
Creative ideas for refillable beauty packages have great potential for companies looking to improve their green credentials, says a packaging design expert.
Cosmetics companies should avoid using degradable additives in PET packaging until four key questions can be answered, warns the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR).
Bosch Packaging Technology has developed new cartoning machine, which it claims to be faster, more adaptable and with improved security features than its previous CUT 120 model.
Health Canada has published an information sheet to clear up regulatory confusion surrounding cosmetics with small, ornamental, non-existent or odd packaging.
MeadWestvaco (MWV) has reported significant first quarter losses following large restructuring charges related to layoffs, asset write-downs, and factory closures.
Multi-Packaging Solutions (MPS) together with Irving Place Capital have announced the completion of the acquisition of certain assets of Ivy Hill Corporation.