New robots and modern safety technology make it possible for man and machine to work closely together. Cobots are the name of the machines that facilitate such cooperation. For the packaging industry there are interesting application possibilities.
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With EasyD4R, packaging made of paper, cardboard, glass, aluminium and tinplate can now also be tested for recyclability in addition to packaging made of plastic. Henkel offers the tool as a free download on its homepage to promote the recycling economy.
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In online retailing, packaging not only serves to protect the goods during shipping, but is also an essential part of the customer journey for brand manufacturers. Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has conducted an unboxing check to identify current packaging trends.
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The impact of the corona pandemic affects all sectors of the economy. Robert Lockyer, CEO of Delta Global, a luxury packaging provider, explains the demands being placed on packaging and how brands can meet consumer expectations.
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The low oil price makes the production of new plastics more cost-effective and has further aggravated the already tense situation of many plastics recyclers. The Green Dot, the detergent manufacturers Werner and Mertz and the Federal Association of the German Waste, Water and Raw Materials Industry are therefore now jointly calling on politicians to create financial incentives for the use of recycled plastics.
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Small “nudges”, such as the placement of the “Nutri-Score” on packaging, influence buying behaviour: This is suggested by research results from the Leuphana University of Lüneburg and the Nordakademie.
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His voice carries weight. It is not without reason that Reinhard Schneider was awarded the German Environmental Prize in 2019. Now Schneider has turned to politics and business with an appeal. The core message: stick to the “Green Deal” and the climate protection targets without fail.
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For several years, a network of researchers and practitioners in Austria has been working on the question of how packaging
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Being open to alternative packaging materials, but taking a close look at their ecological balance sheet: This is what Isabell Kuhl, deputy head of department in quality management at Alnatura, advocates. The packaging specialist explains the hurdles to be overcome.
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Luke Barrs, investment expert at Goldman Sachs, sees growing e-commerce as a structural tailwind for packaging suppliers. But he also expects continued high pressure from the regulatory side.
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