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Exciting news from Germany 🇩🇪! A groundbreaking biodegradable circular economy gelatin adhesive, soon to be patented, is being tested by a global leadership adhesive dispensing OEM. This innovative solution aims to tackle packaging sustainability, enhance paper recycling efforts, and improve worker safety by replacing plastic tape, hot melt, and cold glues. Stay tuned for more updates on this game-changing development! #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Biodegradable #Packaging #Recycling #WorkerSafety 🌱📦👷♂️

The message from the market is loud and clear: we need better solutions to replace plastic foams like EPE & EPS in protective packaging. Companies are asking for a sustainable, high-performance alternative that doesn’t break the bank. Enter RokPaper! 🌱 Moldable, paper-based, and fully curbside recyclable, RokPaper is the answer for those looking to ditch single-use plastics without compromising on performance or cost. Curious to learn more or interested in being part of our upcoming pilot? Reach out to us at info@rokpaper.com. Let's make sustainable packaging work! #SustainablePackaging #EcoInnovation #PackagingSolutions #ProtectivePackaging #ESG #CircularEconomy #ReplacePlastic #GreenTech JACE Sciences

The complexities of modern industry, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern, particularly within the realm of plastics manufacturing. In this era of heightened environmental consciousness, companies operating within the plastic industry have a pivotal role to play in pioneering sustainable design practices. Embracing sustainability in plastic production entails a multifaceted approach that encompasses various stages of the product lifecycle. From material selection to end-of-life considerations, each phase presents opportunities for innovation and conscientious decision-making. Aware of the importance and the impact that our current choices will have on the world in the future, we at Macplast have been pursuing a virtuous pathway of concrete actions for years, aimed at making a complete transition to environmentally friendly production processes and products. We want to preserve our planet, and we do so by striving to improve the environmental impact of our production processes through the management and monitoring of the energy resources used at the plant, the related greenhouse gas emissions, and the production waste. 90% of our electrical and thermal energy needs is generated by a high efficiency trigeneration system provided and managed by the company E.ON Business Solutions. Thanks to this plant, we are able to reduce our CO2 emissions by 10,000 tons per year. The production lines have a specific high-yield efficiency. Their energy consumption per kg of product is among the lowest in the sector. For us, waste does not exist, as it is reused as raw material for our recycling plant. Thanks to a careful selection, they’re reintroduced into the blends used for our products. If you want to learn more about this topic in our company and our gogreen products, visit: https://lnkd.in/e2w5sYCX Macplast S.p.A. is a member of Blue Sentinel group. Alvaro Leal Giuseppe Di Cosimo, CFA Guillaume Macé de Lépinay Omar Di Marco Marco Parisi Federica Milesi Paola L. Francesco Cusumano Roberto Dino Veneziani Carlos Ramos Aguirre Vincenzo Palazzolo Lorena Longobardi Blue Sentinel #macplast #stretchfilm #plasticindustry #gogreen #enviromentallyfriendly

Meeting Consumer Demands: The Role of Recyclable Packaging in Sustainability Get More Details Here @ https://shorturl.at/ajAIP The recyclable packaging market is witnessing a surge in demand driven by growing environmental concerns and stringent regulations. With a shift towards sustainable practices, businesses are embracing recyclable materials to reduce carbon footprint. Key players are innovating with biodegradable plastics, compostable materials, and recyclable metals to meet consumer expectations for eco-friendly packaging solutions. This trend is not only driven by ethical considerations but also by cost-effectiveness and brand image enhancement. Moreover, technological advancements are enabling the development of more efficient recycling processes, further boosting market growth. Key Players: Graham Packaging Holdings Company Ebro Color GmbH Lacerta Group, LLC. SALAZAR PACKAGING, INC. Amcor TetraPakWorld 3M #RecyclablePackaging #EcoFriendlyPackaging #ReduceReuseRecycle #GreenPackaging #PackagingInnovation #PlasticFree #ZeroWaste #EnvironmentalResponsibility #PackagingDesign #RenewableMaterials #BiodegradablePackaging #RecyclingSolutions #ReusablePackaging #GreenBusiness #PackagingIndustry

FUTURE FORECASTING As I read trend lines in the plastic space, having lived it for the last 10 years, I remain convinced the between brand, material partner, manufacturer is critical to get solutions into production beyond prototype, with material at the intersection. I love seeing production products made from material innovations, where new materials, plastic not plastic are being utilized on the factory floor everyday M4 Factory. "Plastic will be the next controlled substance – tracked, traced, taxed, and regulated. Promising alternatives exist but lack speed, scale, and affordability. True change demands a radical new approach – where global players unite in their mission to bring sustainable solutions to life. How to deliver speed, scale, and affordability through a new approach to industry collaboration." PA Consulting #CGFGlobalSummit2024 #materialpioneer #materialscience #material #m4factory #sustainable #future

Sustainable solutions - also for the Floralabels 👉👉👉

#HenkelPackaging It’s amazing what you can see when you go snorkeling… Jan Herberg loves hitting the beach and taking a look beneath the waves. But more and more waste is polluting the planet’s oceans – and Jan has seen it up close. Every day, he’s providing solutions to this problem by supporting customers with technologies that enable recyclable #packaging designs. In our latest short video about #sustainablepackaging, Jan answers five big questions about how innovative adhesives and coatings are making it possible to respect, rethink and reinvent packaging. How can Henkel solutions turn the sustainability megatrend into a mega opportunity? Listen to Jan! ⬇️ #Loctite

🌱 Rethinking Packaging for a Greener Future 🌍 It's time to face the truth about so-called "sustainable packaging." Walk down any street, and you'll see the harsh reality: discarded pouches of paan masala, chips, and wafers, destined to pollute for centuries. These laminated pouches, with layers of different plastics fused together, are a glaring environmental hazard. But there's a solution in reach. At Suvrat Industries, we've invested in game-changing technology: a CI-Flexo machine. This allows us to print directly onto LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene), making pouches 100% recyclable. By cutting out unnecessary materials, we're leading the charge towards a greener planet. Yet, awareness remains low, and companies hesitate to change. But this isn't just an option—it's a necessity. Join us in reshaping the future of packaging. Let's challenge norms and set a new standard for sustainability, one recyclable pouch at a time. #Sustainability #PackagingInnovation #RecyclingRevolution #Laminates #Packaging🌿

"Great points, Harald Friedl In Latin America, we're seeing increasing demand for circular solutions as sustainability becomes a priority across industries. Hexagonal packaging is a fantastic step forward, especially given the unique challenges we face in this region—logistics efficiency and cost reduction are critical, and using 30% less material while improving protection is a game-changer. The growing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging is strong here too, but we're also seeing a push for packaging innovations that address the local recycling infrastructure. Solutions like HexcelPack’s 100% recyclability resonate, but coupling these with local efforts to strengthen recycling networks could create a more robust circular economy. It’s exciting to think about how these global innovations can adapt and thrive in Latin America’s emerging markets!" #SustainabilityLATAM #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendlyPackaging #SustainablePackaging #GreenPackaging #LogisticsLATAM #InnovationLATAM #LatinAmerica #CircularEconomyLATAM #EcoInnovation