Retailers embrace lightweight plastic bag bans, but call for national alignment

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

31 May 22

The NSW ban applies to all lightweight shopping bags with handles which are 35 microns or less in…

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Aldi eliminates plastic shrink wrap from multipack baked beans

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

17 May 22

Aldi’s move will prevent 78 tonnes of single-use plastic from ending up in landfills each year, while also…

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Mattel announces goal to reduce plastic packaging by 25% per product by 2030 and publishes latest citizenship report

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

28 Apr 22

New goal complements other previously announced sustainable product and packaging goals, including to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or…

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Thermal custom packaging supports first responders with MedShield Case

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

22 Mar 22

The MedShield is completely customizable, waterproof, dustproof, and made to withstand the harsh conditions which are often encountered…

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TriMas buys injection moulded components provider Intertech Plastics

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

02 Mar 22

With two manufacturing facilities in Denver, Colorado, Intertech will enable TriMas to extend its product portfolio and potential…

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Braskem introduces new PCR polypropylene grades

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

24 Feb 22

The new PCR polypropylene grades are suitable for use in a range of US Food and Drug Administration…

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Styrenics Circular Solutions seeks further EFSA opinion confirming safety of mechanically recycled polystyrene as food contact material

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

08 Feb 22

Second application filed for EU authorisation of mechanically recycled polystyrene for food contact based on Gneuss super-cleaning technology

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Pack Green Coalition formed to reduce plastic waste in packaging in US

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

20 Jan 22

The new sustainable packaging initiative works to replace unwanted single-use plastic from the food and beverage and packaging…

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Dawn rolls out new inverted bottle design with self-sealing valve

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

13 Jan 22

The inverted bottle design, no-flip cap and self-sealing valve are said to facilitate easy one-handed use of the…

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All-State Industries Expands Thermoforming Capabilities with Acquisition of Allied Plastics

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

12 Jan 22

Allied specializes in medium-to-heavy-gauge thermoformed plastic components for agriculture and heavy equipment OEMs, consumer products, and packaging/dunnage industries

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