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Orientation in the Packaging Jungle

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.

R-Cycle wins German Award for Sustainability Projects

R-Cycle – the digital product passport for sustainable plastics – received the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2021 in the “Packaging” category.

FACHPACK: The trends making the industry tick

As an important indicator of where the European packaging industry is heading, it is natural that FACHPACK, scheduled for 28-30 September this year, also strives to reflect the trends that make the industry tick.

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Search for Criteria for Sustainable Packaging

Whether for portioning, transport and or protection – packaging ensures a sufficient and hygienic supply of food. But how does one evaluate sustainable packaging?

Online Shoppers Want Sustainable Packaging

Around three quarters of all online shoppers attach importance to environmentally friendly packaging. That was the result of a survey.

Environmental Organizations: Harmful Substances in Packaging

Several environmental organizations have studied disposable tableware and paper bags and are calling for consequences based on the results.

Strong position of corrugated board in the mail order business

According to a new study, 90 percent of packaging used in the mail order business is made of corrugated board. The Verband der Wellpappen-Industrie e. V. (VDW) believes that this is due not only to the resilience of the material, but also to the continuous further development of packaging solutions. From an ecological point of view, corrugated board can also convince as a recycled product.

Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) is funding a waste reduction project at the Eberswalde University of Applied Sciences

Avoidance of packaging waste

New standards in the avoidance of packaging waste: the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) is funding a waste reduction project at the Eberswalde University of Applied Sciences.

Weissblech-Verpackungen haben eine hohe Rezyklatquote

Tinplate has High Recycling Rate

A new representative survey confirms the strong trend towards increasing environmental awareness among the German population. At the same time, consumers often still misjudge the sustainability of various packaging materials. The new initiative weissblech-kommt-weiter.de (tinplate goes further) aims to provide consumers with better information.

“Unpacked Is Not a Future Mission For Me”

Do not underestimate the value of packaging, recommends Barbara Siegert, expert for food and packaging with the management consultation Munich

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Machinery Manufacturers are Currently Drawing on their High Order Backlogs

A recent survey by the VDMA shows that 44 percent of mechanical engineering companies in Baden-Württemberg are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year. The reason for this is an improvement in the supply of materials, with the exception of electronic components. As a result, 68 percent of companies in Baden-Württemberg expect nominal sales growth for 2023.