Category: Disposal / Recycling

  • Talc (talcum powder) classified as carcinogenic – what does this mean for packaging?

    Talc (talcum powder) classified as carcinogenic – what does this mean for packaging?

    Once again there is an excitement about an additive in the film and paper industry. We have taken a look at it and compiled some facts. It is not only an additive for flexpack, but also for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Is it therefore not so important for films and paper? Talc or talcum can…

  • Review of the symposium “Environmentally friendly plastic packaging

    Review of the symposium “Environmentally friendly plastic packaging

    offered numerous minimal, optimal and ingenious solutions On 11 and 12 June 2024, the symposium at the SKZ-Modellfabrik Würzburg highlighted five key aspects of environmentally friendly plastic packaging. New, practical solutions for sustainable packaging developments were presented in all areas Dieter Finna The event brought together experts from industry, research and brand owners for the…

  • Initially unpopular EU directives promote innovation.

    Initially unpopular EU directives promote innovation.

    Hallo, I am the new Easy Opening cap – your hero on the beverage carton! The EU did not think of that when they told me to live on the packaging. Stay by my side, I will show you the world of beverages anew! Hey, it is me, the brand new cap that never comes…

  • Choosing the right packaging material for a greener future  

    Choosing the right packaging material for a greener future  

    Example: paper or plastic film    The question of sustainability between film and paper packaging can be quite complex, as it depends on a number of factors, including manufacturing processes, the life of the material and recycling options.   Paper packaging: the production of paper is energy intensive and requires the use of large quantities of water.  …

  • Barrier films become more recyclable

    Barrier films become more recyclable

    One thing is clear in Würzburg on 22 and 23 June 2023 – The mega trend in the packaging sector – recyclability – is also and especially affecting barrier films. Based on presentations on food waste and the guiding principle of sustainability itself, it quickly becomes clear – barrier films will continue to drive the…