Author: Mo Marie Schröder
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Reusable packaging reinvented: How IQ*Pak makes the cycle more efficient
IQ Pak: Separation of system components and hygiene functions The core of the concept presented consists of consistently separating the ‘reusable component’ – i.e. the durable system carrier – from the functional layers that come into contact with the product and the consumer. Put simply, the packaging consists of several layers: Systemlayer: Contentlayer: Handlinglayer: The…
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New study highlights challenges and potential in recycling flexible plastics
In a recent study, CEFLEX and Ghent University investigated the challenges and potential of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics. These technologies include delamination, deinking, dissolution and contaminant extraction and aim to meet the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive by 2030. Technology selection and capacity assessment The study analysed twelve technology providers…
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Rigid-to-Flex-Shift
Many conversations with experts and an AI have led me to write this article. What does the Flexpack community think about this? We welcome comments from all sides! ‘Business as usual’ is a thing of the past, right? Is a shift from rigid to flexible on the horizon? 1 | Classification of the Regulation With…
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Aluminium foil in flexible packaging
Innoform Coaching presents a comprehensive overview of a unique web seminar on the crucial role of aluminium foil in the flexible packaging industry. In this web seminar, Dr Günter Schubert explained the production, properties and applications of aluminium foil and discussed various technical aspects. Manufacture of aluminium foil The production of aluminium foil begins with…
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Training Programme to become a certified packagingEXPERT
Do you often ask yourself how you can make your packaging more sustainable? After completing the packaging expert training programme, you will be able to answer this and other questions relating to more sustainable packaging concepts. When? On 12 dates from 29.09.25 to 28.11.25 Where? Innovationscampus Sigmaringen, Marie-Curie-Str. 20, 72488 Sigmaringen or Zoom (hybrid) Some…