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It was an honour to stand before industry leaders, visionaries, and change-makers to discuss the pivotal role of sustainable packaging in shaping a greener future at PAPEREX 2023 and share the vision for Altpac. Talked about how innovation in packaging materials and design can significantly reduce our ecological footprint. As founders, we hold a responsibility to lead by example. Let's continue to push boundaries, and champion eco-friendly solutions that benefit our planet and future generations. Stay tuned for further initiatives, collaborations, and brand case studies on making a switch towards sustainable packaging. #SustainablePackaging #SeminarInsights #GreenRevolution #CollectiveResponsibility #altpac #packaging #sustainability

Take a look at this video showing how Covestro is developing the chemical recycling of EoL (end of life) polycarbonate waste streams in the Technology Center in Antwerp. #polycarbonate #recycling #innovation #circulareconomy

Closing the loop and performing like you can’t believe. Let’s talk and find out where it fits in your client base.

Happy #TechDay!📱🌐 Before you toss that box, consider the unseen tech within. Advanced materials like self-healing plastics or dissolvable packaging are changing the game, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. You might be holding the future of packaging in your hands! Happy International Technology Day from Pronk Multiservice! #TechForGood #PronkPackagingInnovation #pronk #pronkmultiservice #multiservice #packaging #technologyday #technology #internationaltechnologyday

Plastivision Highlights! Check out these brief videos capturing innovative manufacturing, behind-the-scenes exploration, and sustainable practices at the event. #Plastivision #Innovation #Sustainability 🌐

TRENDS | Our partner Synchropack, together with the companies of the Barcelona Packaging Hub, are at the forefront of the latest trends in the #packaging world. One of the most exciting innovations is monomaterials, which are transforming our industry due to their recyclability and efficiency. #Monomaterials consist of a single type of polymer, greatly simplifying the recycling process and enhancing the quality of the recycled material. Technological advancements have made these materials as versatile and functional as traditional composite materials, without compromising on quality or product protection. Synchropack's flowpack machines are specially designed to work with these new materials, allowing their customers to adopt more sustainable solutions without sacrificing efficiency or quality in their packaging processes. Collaborating with the Barcelona Packaging Hub companies allows us to stay at the cutting edge of innovation, sharing knowledge and technological advances that benefit the entire packaging industry. Together, we innovate towards a greener future! #Monomaterials #Flowpack #Sustainability #Innovation #Synchropack #BarcelonaPackagingHub

How My Childhood Shaped Our Company's Philosophy As a kid, I vividly remember scavenging through back alleys and digging through trash cans to collect aluminum cans. I’d haul them across town on my bicycle to earn a few extra dollars, which usually went straight to the candy store. Those early experiences instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility towards the environment—a responsibility that made money and drives my commitment to sustainability in my professional life. At AVEO Vapor Devices, our focus on sustainability isn't just a marketing strategy; it's a core part of my personal identity and our company's mission. This is why we’ve developed a disposable vape pen that goes beyond being recyclable. Our products are designed to be returned for a financial incentive, then disassembled and remanufactured, salvaging perfectly usable components like the lithium battery, charge port, and chipsets. The used parts that can’t be repurposed are made from our decomposable hemp-reinforced plastic that naturally breaks down in just a few short years and, most importantly, doesn’t turn into microplastics. With the growing concerns of plastic contamination in the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe, along with the ongoing shortage of lithium batteries, we knew we had to create a device that doesn't contribute to these environmental and public health issues. While there’s been an increase in marketing strategies highlighting eco-friendly products, I am often disappointed to see that many brands focus solely on recycling as their main sustainability message. The truth is, recycling programs are often ineffective, and improper disposal of devices exacerbates the problem rather than mitigating it. In contrast, deposit return systems (DRS) have proven to be highly successful in North America and the EU, with participation rates exceeding 70% in most cases. That's why we developed RE:SRV Tech—our patent-pending modular design within each of our disposable devices. This technology incorporates a patented unlocking function and a chassis designed to swap out replacement parts, enabling the creation of a fully new device while retaining the critical components. Sustainability is not just a business strategy for us; it’s a serious commitment to creating a better world. Every small step we take brings us closer to a future where technology and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. #Sustainability #GreenTech #CleanTech #GreenManufacturing

Daily Industry Intelligence Reports news Solidus adapts to sustainable, circular changes in packaging trends; its Solidus Futurline range includes modified atmosphere packaging, skin packaging, punnets made out of fiber-based materials that are recyclable and use over 90% of recycled material Above is just one headline of so many topics covered in the daily report. Each headline has quite some contents and (if relevant) links to downloads. Connect with me at [email protected] #packaging  #intelligence 

What is Polytag Limited and why do retailers and brands need it in their life? Great video from Alice Rackley and the team tells all. On top of recycling data for brands and recycling centres, the BIG PRIZE is a Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) - legislation will be implemented in the UK and Europe over the next few years. Unfortunately the incumbents (TOMRA) who make the physical deposit return machines and their attack-dogs ('independent' think tanks) have been lobbying hard against a DDRS. Reasons why DDRS must win: - Why burn fuel and time to drive to a supermarket and wait inline at the machine to get your 20p when you can just drop it in your home recycling bin and claim the 20p on your phone? - Why build hundreds of thousands of carbon intensive physical deposit return machines when everyone has a phone and a home recycling bin? - Why create a carbon intensive reverse logistics network to collect recycling from reverse vending machines when the council is collecting it kerbside already? - Why give your valuable glass, cans and plastic to the private sector when the council uses your waste to subsidise its services (https://lnkd.in/d8rfqH3V)? .