What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
EPR is a regulatory framework that holds producers, importers and retailers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially at the end-of-life stage. This includes managing the collection, recycling, or safe disposal of products.
Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags
Zipper Insights – the re-closable solution for pouches and bags First invented in the early 50’s, designs were originally patented by Danish inventor Borg Madsen, who had developed a plastic slider to seal two interlocking groves. These patents were later acquired by Flexigrip company. And with the aid of a license from a Japanese company […]
Driving Growth in Sustainable Flexible Packaging Solutions
In this article, we delve into a comprehensive analysis of the flexible packaging market, exploring its driving forces, latest trends, challenges, and future prospects.
The Future of Plastic Film Packaging: Innovation and Sustainability
Plastic film packaging has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the shrink-wrap around our favourite snacks to the protective covering on our gadgets. However, the environmental impact of single-use plastic film has raised concerns worldwide.
Label Insights: The Evolution of Packaging Labels
Labelling is unquestionably an integral part of all packaging. It carries the branding and is designed to make a product stand out from its peers on a display or store shelf.
The Sustainable Rise of Single-Web Heat-Seal Polyester Films
This article hopes to explain why the growth in single web heat sealable polyester films provides many benefits whilst helping the packaging industry deliver on packaging waste and recycling targets.
PVCP
Plasticised PVC PVCP A range of calendered PVC incorporating plasticiser to make the PVC more flexible is available in thicknesses 45um to 1mm and is available in transparent, white and colours. Applications of plasticised PVC include; a) Shower curtains b) Baby products c) Urine bags and medical tubing d) Stationery and labels e) Book protection. […]
PVC
Plasticised PVC, PVCP PVC A range of calendered PVC incorporating plasticiser to make the PVC more flexible is available in thicknesses 45um to 1mm and is available in transparent, white and colours. Applications of plasticised PVC include; Shower curtains Baby products Urine bags and medical tubing Stationary and labels Book protection Adhesive tapes Table cloths […]
APET
Amorphous PET, APET/RPET APET APET has excellent clarity and durability. Primarily used for thermoforming for food trays, blister packs and clam shells plus a number of technical applications including; Printing Pressure-sensitive adhesive Coating Laminating Medical applications Book protection Available in; Transparent, white, coloured and metallised With anti-block or silicone for de-nesting purposes Thicknesses 150um to […]
OPA
Oriented Nylon/Polyamide OPA Oriented Nylon has the benefit of enhanced gas barrier over standard PET and capable of providing sufficient oxygen barrier for cheese packing without the necessity of a coating thereby saving cost. OPA has excellent inherent strength and is capable of taking heavier product weights than PET. Thicknesses available are 12 and 15um […]
