News Archive

Integrating degradable bonds for enhanced recyclability

Posted on: 20 December 2023 A group of British researchers has moved one step closer to simplifying the recycling of various plastic types by developing a method applicable to a broad spectrum of challenging-to-recycle polymers, such as rubbers, gels, and adhesives.

Sustainability, automation adoption drive healthy M&A activity for packaging in 2023: new

Posted on: 20 December 2023 Boston, MA-based Capstone Partners, a middle-market investment firm, reports in its November 2023 Packaging Update that the sector players have continued to adopt technological innovation, automation, and environmentally-sustainable solutions, fueling transaction activity in the space this year.

Flexible Packaging Europe: Council sets ambitious targets for recycling at scale of flexible packaging but fails ensuring enabling conditions

Posted on: 19 December 2023 On 18 December, the Environment Council voted on a General Approach on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal. “After the vote in the European Parliament, we are glad to see the file making concrete progress also in the Council,” states Guido Aufdemkamp, Executive Director of Flexible Packaging Europe.

New packaging waste regulation comes a step closer

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The proposed new rules for more sustainable packaging in Europe continue to wind their way through the legislative processes of the institutions of the EU.

Registration open for Fraunhofer IFAM European courses in North America

Posted on: 19 December 2023 The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has announced that registration is open for two accredited adhesive bonding-focused courses in 2024.

Tape manufacturer ups sustainability game with expansion at U.S. facility

Posted on: 15 December 2023 As adhesive manufacturers look to the future, what are they doing to meet customer needs and reach sustainability targets? The recent unveiling of a $40 million expansion at tesa’s manufacturing facility in Sparta, Michigan, provides some answers.

4evergreen alliance publishes enhanced guidance on collection and sorting

Posted on: 14 December 2023 The 4evergreen alliance unveils the latest version of its Guidance on the Improved Collection and Sorting of Fibre-Based Packaging, updating the 2022 version with further industry insights on collection routes in Europe. The tool, which recommends a two-stream collection system, has also been adapted to be more user-friendly and aligned with the rest of 4evergreen’s circularity toolbox.

How can ISO 56007 help you finetune your innovation processes?

Posted on: 14 December 2023 Afera Standardisation Consultant Karsten Seitz reports on the 22 November EIRMA (European Industrial Research Management Association) webinar in which he took part on the new ISO standard ISO 56007:2023 Innovation Management: tools and methods for managing opportunities and ideas.