July 2023
Best Beer Can Designs: 5 Finalists, 1 Winner
Which of the five finalists in the annual INX Can Design Contest took home the top prize? …
The Hidden Truths Behind Digital Twin for Packaging Production
When it comes to designing or optimizing a packaging line, “digital twin” is all the rage today. How is digital twin different from decades-old computer simulation? …
Tipa Gives Compostable Packaging a Boost in the US
The company is aiding PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging in producing compostable pouches, bags, and mailers. …
EPA Region 7 Extends Call for Abstracts Deadline for Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 5, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa have extended the deadline to submit abstracts for their upcoming Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference to July 21, 2023. EPA and the universities invite experts interested…
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging July 2023
Mondi sells business in Russia, polyamide films market grows 7.7% yearly, Europe flexibles' recycling market grew 8% 2018-2020, Parkside's packaging, International Plastic Bag Free Day, Bobst's digital vision. …
Magnetic Inks Earn Recycling Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves
Association of Plastic Recyclers approval shows that Magnomer SS ink coatings applied to PET-G shrink sleeve labels enable effective removal from PET flake during recycling to improve rPET quality. …
EPA Fines Nine Springfield, Missouri, Home Renovators for Lead-Based Paint Violations
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 3, 2023) – Nine home renovation companies in Springfield, Missouri, have agreed to pay over $30,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, the following companies failed…