Plastics

A breakthrough in the development of self-healing packaging could revolutionise the packaging industry by allowing products to fix themselves after cracking or even breaking into pieces.

Unilever is taking materials science “into our own hands” to cut its use of virgin plastics.

German adhesive manufacturer ATP adhesive systems (ATP) has acquired solvent-free adhesive coatings firm Neschen Coating in a 7 October deal.

Fespa’s automotive wrapping expo, Wrapfest, has returned to Silverstone racing circuit for its second annual outing.

An investigation into the recycling of soft plastics by two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has resulted in a claim that customers are being misled, and for government to support a big cut in plastic...

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

Web-to-print innovator Printed.com has introduced two new sustainable substrates, a plantable wildflower-seed paper, and a PVC-free banner material, as part of its push to widen its product portfolio...

Stock worth £250,000 is going up for auction tomorrow (12 June) as administrators wind up flexible packaging firm Surepak in the wake of a failed sale process.

French film manufacturer Hexis has launched its European recycling scheme at Fespa 2024, six months after first trialling the programme in France.

Neschen Coating has arrived at Fespa 2024 with a brand-new laminator and wide stock of sustainable media.