Packaging

Alpla launches reusable PET bottle for cosmetic applications

Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and zerooo initiator SEA ME GmbH have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products. From September, the first brands will be presenting shampoo, shower gel, detergent, body lotion and dental care products…

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Versatile recycling technologies to meet increasing expectations

Iranpolymer/Baspar Despite the tension felt by the plastics recycling market in Europe, new legislation provides reason for optimism. Recycling machine manufacturer EREMA has invested in the very latest technologies in recent years to pave the way for a plastics circular…

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Recycled plastics platform Cirplus expands into India

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Cirplus, a European platform for procuring recycled plastics, is looking to take advantage of the growing demand for recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian markets. The company today announced that it was commencing operations in India with…

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TotalEnergies Corbion signs PLA distribution deal in Japan

Iranpolymer/Baspar TotalEnergies Corbion announced it signed a distribution agreement for Luminy PLA in Japan. Nagase, a Kyoto-based chemical trading firm, will sell the bioplastics in Japan. The companies will also collaborate on material properties research and development to develop new applications that…

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Mars projects it will also miss 2025 target

Iranpolymer/Baspar Brand owner Mars says the design and infrastructure changes that are needed to meet its recycling goals are “taking longer than we anticipated” – and that it will miss certain goals it set for 2025. When it signed onto…

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Coveris presents innovation in plastic and paper-based packaging at FachPack 2024

Iranpolymer/Baspar At the upcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, Coveris brings its No Waste vision to the next level by introducing a range of sustainably designed films, laminates, fibre-based and premade packaging. Fully in line with its No Waste strategy, Coveris fully supports the ESG…

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IKV launches project to improve LDPE recyclate qualities from household PCR

Iranpolymer/Baspar The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) adopted by the EU Parliament in April 2024 sets, among other things, ambitious minimum targets for the percentage of recyclate in new plastic packaging, raising new challenges for industrial recycling technologies.…

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Plastic Recycling Market shows steady growth and technology improvement

Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastic recycling industry was worth US$ 45.5 billion in 2023. By the end of 2035, the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% and reach US$ 129.5 billion by the end of the year.  Through ongoing improvements in recycling technologies, like chemical and…

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RecyClass updates design for recycling guidelines

Iranpolymer/Baspar RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines following testing it commissioned earlier this year. The new version includes a restructuring of the decorations sections in order to clarify the impact of inks and labels on recycling. The guidelines now include a…

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Latest market research report for global vacuum packaging market 2024-2028

Iranpolymer/Baspar The global vacuum packaging market is estimated to grow by USD 7.93 billion from 2024-2028, with a CAGR of 4.6%, driven by increasing awareness about food safety and hygiene and a trend towards sustainable packaging solutions. However, the industry faces challenges…

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Tilting machine for mass production of polymer cups and coffee capsules

Iranpolymer/Baspar KIEFEL GmbH has launched the new tilting machine SPEEDFORMER KTR 6.2 SPEED for the mass production of polymer cups and coffee capsules. This technology solution provides higher productivity and production versatility while offering 10% energy savings due to optimized…

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Berry unveils bottle with up to 100% recycled content for cosmetic applications

Iranpolymer/Baspar Berry Global has launched a rectangular bottle made with up to 100% recycled HDPE for beauty, home, and personal care applications. The US-based packaging manufacturer said the 250 ml bottle is also fully recyclable provided the ‘appropriate collection schemes…

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Injecting innovations for efficient and sustainable production

Iranpolymer/Baspar The injection moulding sector is one of the most dynamic segments of the plastics industry owing to the breakthrough solutions that have been developed by companies producing injection moulding machinery. With going global as the mantra that drives innovations in…

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PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures

Iranpolymer/Baspar After three years of research including the creation and testing of 174 different compounds, Beyond Plastic LLC, Commerce, California, says it has arrived at a completely biodegradable injection-molded closure based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), with phase two research looking at compression…

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Exploring the growth trajectory of the biodegradable polymers market

Iranpolymer/Baspar The global biodegradable polymers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% over the forecast period (2024 – 2034). The market has witnessed substantial growth and evolution over the past few decades, driven by a combination of…

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Siegwerk’s commitment to the safest inks and coatings

Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging plays an important role to protect food from contamination. Printing inks are an integral part of the packaging and are important because of their function to provide visual information, brand awareness, and as decorative of the packaging. Packaging…

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Navigating the shift from fossil-based to sustainable materials in the New World

Iranpolymer/Baspar In today’s world, heightened awareness of traditional materials on the environment has brought society to a critical juncture. The time has come for a transition: From the “Old World” of fossil-based, polluting materials (PCRs) to the “New World” of…

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Dow develops polyolefin elastomer-based leather alternative for the automotive market

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Dow has formulated a breakthrough option of polyolefin elastomers (POE) based artificial leather – a solution to address the automotive industry’s need to shift towards increasingly animal-free product alternatives to leather. The POE alternative leather option has been commercialized…

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Chocolate egg brands cutting down on plastic over Easter

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Brands continue to cut down on virgin plastic to meet consumer demand for sustainable packing. With Easter just around the corner, chocolate eggs packaging is next in line. Cadbury Australia and Aldi Ireland are amongst the brands replacing plastic…

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US consumer recycling dips; call grows for legislative support

Iranpolymer/Baspar  New statistics show post-consumer plastics recycling falling slightly in the United States as recovery of two flagship resins stumbled in 2022. A newly issued report from a trio of groups shows the country recycled a little more than 5 billion pounds…

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