Materials

Sustainable cosmetics packaging: the guidelines of Cosmetica Italia and Aliplast in a White Paper, drawn up to guide the sector towards packaging in fully recyclable and, if possible, recycled plastic.

Accompanying producers in the food industry in the transition to sustainable and compostable packaging is the objective of Metsä Board, which has developed safe and high-performance cardboard solutions that are able to protect foods from deterioration and damage during storage, transport and shelf placement.

28 October 2023. The new solvent and activated carbon recovery plant has been officially opened.

Gruppo FLO, a historic brand specialising in the production of tableware and food containers, has designed and developed “Alpha”, an innovative range of food products in a natural material, 100% Made in Italy.

The collaboration between Luxoro and the Kurz Group has given rise to decoration solutions based on the best “Life Cycle Thinking”, developed with full respect for people and the environment.

The winners of the prestigious annual competition were announced in Amsterdam. The high number of participants in the “prototypes” category confirms the creativity and innovative spirit of European flexible tube manufacturers, represented by ETMA – the European Tube Manufacturers Association

When a product originates from the combination of innovation, market knowledge and respect for the environment and the community, it’s the best possible expression of an idea of sustainability that determines the very way of doing business.

Berlin Packaging expands its packaging offering for Spirits, where classic shapes meet bolder lines, and illustrates the method it uses with customers to enhance their products, their story and their specific characteristics

New developments for the Novacote and Coiminks range at PLAST 2023.

A food-grade barrier for precious chocolate truffles eliminates the use of plastic film and trays, and a packet of gin recounts a story of quality: two solutions developed by Metsä Board, examples of how collaboration can generate innovation in redesigning packaging characteristics, properties and functions, optimising resources.

State-of-the-art technology allows for the raising of label printing to an art. The siblings Anna and Sebastiano Lonardi, part of the second generation at the helm of Grafical (based in Marano di Valpolicella, VR), the company specialised in the production of adhesive labels for the wine&spirits sector (but not only), are convinced.

Finalists and winners of the historic contest promoted by the Italian Packaging Institute, with the support of Conai, Ipack-Ima and the Fondazione Carta Etica del Packaging (Ethical Paper Packaging Foundation), will take centre stage from 15 to 21 April 2024 during Milan Design Week.

Shelf-life and protection of foods comparable to traditional aseptic packaging with the alternative barrier solution developed by Tetra Pak. In full-scale production in 2025.

Between packaging, scraps and production waste, Aliplast treats over 100 thousand tonnes of plastic waste per year. Today it intends to consolidate and “export” its close loop model to Europe and emerging markets through subsidiaries and extraordinary acquisitions. Its CEO, Carlo Andriolo, talks to us about this.

Favini paper mill, known for its commitment to eco-innovation, presents Mirage, a new paper with a mirror surface. It is developed with bio-based raw materials and born out of a research project for an alternative paper that is more environmentally friendly than the category.

PaperFoam® is an innovative 100% recyclable and compostable injection moulded packaging solution that makes it possible to reduce environmental impact to a minimum.

With a view to sustainability, Herrmann Ultraschall’s ultrasonic technology guarantees the safe sealing of recyclable materials and flawless packaging aesthetics.

Monthly showcase of packaging solutions to communicate, protect and distribute commonly used products.

Luxoro has carried out experimentation on the restyling of a number of Nashi Argan product lines, imagining an alternative high-end packaging that does not distort the essence and spirit of the brand.

A tailor-made bottle with a creative concept and modern lines: Studio One Eleven has once again developed a solution with a unique and highly innovative design.