At the third “Österreichischer Verpackungstag” (Austrian Day of Packaging) organized by the FH Campus Wien, the focus was on the challenges of recycling-friendly packaging design. The international packaging design guideline presented for this purpose provides uniform recommendations for the industry.
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Coca-Cola has unveiled a prototype bottle made almost entirely of plant-based plastic. The only exceptions are the lid and label. The company says the technology is now ready to be used by stakeholders throughout the value chain.
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After three eventful days at the trade fair, FACHPACK closed its doors on Thursday. It’s already going to continue next year. From September 27 to 29, 2022, the leading theme will then be “Transition in packaging”.
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Aldi has agreed on a strategic partnership with Interseroh+ GmbH starting in January 2022. At FACHPACK, Interseroh presented its “Made for Recycling” service offering, which has now been extended to the international market.
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E-commerce is becoming more and more of a permanent fixture in Germany – with increasing significance for the packaging industry as well. In an interview with packaging-360.com on the sidelines of FACHPACK, Daniela Bleimaier, Head of Public Affairs Germany & Regional Affairs at the German e-commerce association bevh, explains what this means for the packaging industry.
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Packaging machines “made in Germany” are in demand. This is among other reasons due to the fact that mechanical engineering is making an important contribution to sustainability with new technologies. Three questions to Vera Fritsche, Packaging Machinery, International Trade Fairs and Markets and Business Cycle Officer at VDMA, on current developments and challenges.
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The Gold Awards of the German Packaging Award 2021 have now also been determined. Whether it is an efficiency-enhancing data management system, economical film packaging printing or greenhouse gas as a raw material: the award winners honored at FACHPACK demonstrate the innovative capacity in the packaging industry.
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“Environmentally friendly packaging”: The guiding theme of FACHPACK 2021 has its finger on the pulse. This is also shown by the Trend Radar 2021. The topic of sustainability runs through numerous trends that packaging experts consider particularly attractive and relevant with a view to the coming years.
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As part of the INNOVATIONBOX, start-ups will present their business models and ideas in live pitches at FACHPACK. On the opening day, the topics included IT solutions for tracking containers – and software that promises insight into the topic of recyclability.
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Organic cereal manufacturer Bauck is switching to sustainable, paper-based packaging materials. The project, implemented in cooperation with paper producer Sappi and packaging machine manufacturer Rovema, demonstrates one of the possible solutions to the challenges of the circular economy in food packaging.
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