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Tag: Packaging material

april 04, 2024

The leaders of the pack

What food and beverage packaging is most popular among consumers, and why? Find out in part five of Food for thought.
oktober 05, 2023

Navigating the material landscape

In the world of packaging, materials are probably one of the most oft-discussed topics. Revisit our deep dive into some of the most popular materials.
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september 20, 2023

The aluminum account

Aluminum is everywhere, from spacecrafts to our kitchens. Let us explore the particulars of this popular metal and its role in the packaging industry.
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augustus 24, 2023

The monomaterial edge

The newest material on the block, monomaterial, is making headlines. So, what is monomaterial and how does it add value to the packaging sector?
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augustus 10, 2023

The plastic perspective

Plastic is probably one of the most discussed packaging materials ever. Let us look into the history and specifics of plastic.
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juni 08, 2023

The paperboard plot

It is hard to imagine a supermarket shelf without food and beverage cartons lining it. Let’s examine the material that makes up these packages.
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mei 11, 2023

Decoding packaging materials

What makes up your food and beverage packaging? How does each material differ? Get an overview of the most popular packaging materials in the introduction to our new series.
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mei 04, 2023

Everything recycling

Recycling has grown to become a critical part of the product life cycle, especially in the packaging industry. Recap the different ways in which recycling works in roundup of the series.
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februari 23, 2023

Recycling innovators across the world

In part four of Recycling Spotlight, we look at innovative recycling initiatives around the world.
SIG 2022 Circular Index Desktop
mei 19, 2022

It takes a village

We’ve discussed what a circular economy is and why it is so necessary. Now, in part three of Circular Index, we discuss each step a manufacturer must consider in their transition – and why collaboration is key.
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april 28, 2022

Tracing the circle

Circular economies are the way forward. And this means rethinking traditional manufacturing methods. In part two of Circular Index, we explore the elements enabling the shift from linear to circular production.
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april 21, 2022

Packaging Throughout History

In our new series Time Travel with Packaging, we look at the history of packaging and explore some of the reasons behind its ongoing evolution