Many powdered products are packaged with moisture. This reduces the product's shelf life and necessitates the addition of desiccant sachets. However, even adding a desiccant doesn't completely solve the problem. For this reason alone, ProAmpac's solution is worth considering.
What could be less recyclable than used baby diapers? Indeed, despite their enormous production volumes, they're a prime example of the linear economy: used once and sent to a landfill or incinerator. Meanwhile, they contain valuable nonwoven materials and polyolefin-based films.
Is it possible to eat sushi on the go? It seems that this dish, despite its universal popularity, isn't exactly the kind of fast food that's convenient to eat on the go. Many would even say it's completely impossible. However, a little imagination and creativity can make all the difference.
Just recently, we featured a paper ashtray developed by Ekoroll. Now, this company is back in the packaging news. They've unveiled their all-paper cup for hot and cold drinks.
We deal with dispensing caps all the time. And sometimes it's so inconvenient to open and close them. Especially when the bottle is meant to be held cap-side down, and the contents start leaking out no matter what you do. But Aptar Closures offers an alternative.
"Have a break, have a KitKat" is a phrase known worldwide thanks to advertising. And now it takes on a new, completely literal meaning.
It seems news about paper fiber-based barrier solutions is nothing new – we've written about such developments numerous times. But in the lead-up to the PPWR coming into force, new options are constantly emerging, and some stand out from the crowd. For example, we'd like to highlight the proposal from UPM Specialty Materials and Felix Schoeller.