Sustainable Flexible Packaging

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As you may have read in World Bioplastics, a November 2013 industry study conducted by The Freedonia Group, the global demand for biobased or biodegradable plastics will rise 19 percent to 950,000 metric tons in 2017.

The European Parliament Environment Committee has voiced its support to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags in Europe.

With the participation of industry experts, European Union (EU) policy makers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the European Bioplastics high level panel debate on ‘A future for lightweight plastic bags in Europe?’ reaffirmed that the characteristics and dual use of biodegradable plastic bags makes them a key contributor to enhanced resource efficiency and reduced littering in the EU.

There is considerable pressure on flexible packagers to incorporate as much reclaim as possible.

Compostable film is no longer a new product, but it is still making its way into many suppliers' product mix.

Perhaps for the first time in the history of packaging, the will to develop sustainable packaging practices is something that’s shared by both consumers and industry professionals alike.

Rainier Plastics, Yakima, Wash., has brought on line its fourth Erema plastics reprocessing system; a 1512 TVEplus with an Erema SW RTF back flushing screen changer.

The latest LRD rewinder now accommodates 800 mm (31.5 in) diameter rolls in the standard model, with larger diameter models available. Operator control is via a touch screen display.