bioORMOCER® Biodegradable Functional Barrier Coatings

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research have deloped coatings so thin (< 1-3 µm) that the coated packaging materials can be treated as monomaterial packaging. They significantly improve the barrier performance of conventional bio-packaging systems and offer good barrier properties against water vapor, oxygen, aromas and plasticizers.

Nivea Shower Gel Refill Station

Beiersdorf’s shower gel refill station for Nivea is the first mass market example of its kind. Customers take an empty bottle from the station and fill it will the Nivea product of their choice (“Nivea Creme Soft” and “Nivea Creme Sensitive”) and pay for their purchase using the printed label.

Henkel’s EasyD4R Software Tool

Henkel Germany’s EasyD4R® publicly shared software tool for evaluating recyclability of packaging. It sets out to allow packaging developers to quickly and reliably assess the recyclability of packaging solutions made of plastic, paper, glass, aluminium and tinplate and identify possible areas for improvement.

bioORMOCER® Biodegradable Functional Barrier Coatings

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research have deloped coatings so thin (< 1-3 µm) that the coated packaging materials can be treated as monomaterial packaging. They significantly improve the barrier performance of conventional bio-packaging systems and offer good barrier properties against water vapor, oxygen, aromas and plasticizers.

Penn Color’s Innovative Masterbatch Technology

This innovative masterbatch technology (pennaholt™) for PET bottles is the first ever 0% TiO2 masterbatch achieving levels of opacity and whiteness that would typically require around 8% TiO2 with a conventional technology, enabling better recyclability.

Syntegon’s PaperForming Technology

Syntegon’s TPU 1000 Paperforming machine is specifically designed to form paper and paper-based materials. It can realise appealing packaging solutions and is suitable for various products and filling technologies. The TPU 1000 is designed for product launch, small or medium-size production, and multi-purpose solutions.

BERICAP 100% Silicone-Free Valves

BERICAP’s BERICAPValve is a silicone-free advancement of the proven silicone valves. It possesses of the same characteristics, but is made of environmentally clean TPE, a polyolefin that recycles with the HDPE and PP recycling stream without contaminating it.

Ruinart’s ‘Second Skin’ Paper Champagne Cases

Described as innovative, eco-responsible and ultra-light, this collaboration between Maison Ruinart, Pusterla 1880 and James Cropper France is crafted from natural wood fibers sourced from sustainably managed European forests that is easily and fully recyclable.

Closing the Glass Recycling Loop Method by Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group has developed a method to produce briquettes from the fine particle glass rejected during the recycling process, allowing 100% of recycled glass to be remelted into new bottles and jars.

Mibelle Group’s PET Bottle made from 30% CO2

A fundamental system change in the area of plastic packaging is essential. Mibelle Group’s project aims to initiate and promote such a system change! With the recycling technology of the start-up LanzaTech, CO2 is converted into ethanol and forms the raw material for many other materials, e.g. plastic packaging.