New self-adhesive materials for transparent labels
January 27, 2026
Herma presents two new self-adhesive label materials. In both cases, a transparent PP film combines particularly cost-effective transparency with certified washability, available in a full range of web widths with short lead times. The basis of these two new self-adhesive materials is...
ALPLA creates a new pioneering company in food-grade HDPE recycling
December 8th 2025
ALPLA is working on a solution for food-grade recycled HDPE. It is evaluating its patented solvent-based process at a pilot plant in Heerenveen, in collaboration with the independent technology institute NTCP. The innovation project is funded by the German Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth...
All4Labels (Relieves Egara) launches the STAR DIRECT™ project
November 19th 2025
All4Labels, through its subsidiary Relieves Egara, has launched the STAR DIRECT™ project, an innovative direct-to-packaging printing technology that eliminates the need for adhesive labels. The project has been selected to receive a grant under the Aid program for projects promoting the circular economy...
ITENE will develop processes to give new life to difficult-to-recycle textile waste.
27th October 2025
The ITENE technology center is advancing the development of industrializable processes for the pretreatment, sorting, and recycling of complex textile fractions, such as polyester and polycotton. Using mechanical and chemical techniques, the FIBREC project seeks to convert waste into quality raw materials for strategic sectors...
UPM recognized by RecyClass for its labeling materials
13th October 2025
UPM Adhesive Materials has received RecyClass recognition for its RW85C general-purpose releasable adhesive. In addition to previous approvals, labeling materials with RW85C adhesive are now recognized as releasable for HDPE (high-density polyethylene) packaging recycling and as alkaline/water releasable adhesives.
Coexpan and Eslava pioneer a solution for producing food-safe post-consumer rPS.
8th October 2025
Coexpan, the rigid packaging business unit of the Lantero Group, and Eslava are launching a pioneering project to recycle food-grade post-consumer polystyrene (rPS). Through the collaborative development of an innovative decontamination technology, currently in an advanced validation phase, both companies are laying the groundwork for the...
ITENE will develop recyclable rigid cellulose packaging with advanced properties for cosmetics.
15th September 2025
The ITENE technology center will develop recyclable rigid cellulose packaging with advanced properties for food, cosmetics, and electronics. These rigid, biodegradable molded cellulose packaging features improved functional properties, based on new pulp formulations with optimized fibers to achieve good ...
Ecoembes and the Generalitat of Catalonia bring recycling closer to more than 27.000 seniors and people with intellectual disabilities.
March 26th 2025
Ecoembes, together with the Generalitat of Catalonia, wanted users of senior centers and centers for people with intellectual disabilities to be part of the transition toward a more circular society. Therefore, they have brought the recycling culture to 500 centers for senior citizens and people with intellectual disabilities through the...
ITENE develops new packaging for sliced products and sauces for advanced recyclability
March 13th 2025
The ITENE technology center is working on the development of innovative packaging for sliced products and sauce containers, among others. The goal is to simplify multi-layer structures composed of various materials and promote the use of single-material structures in food packaging, improving their recyclability and...
Tetra Pak and Keter launch pots made from recycled packaging
January 30, 2025
Tetra Pak and Keter, a leading manufacturer of sustainable furniture and lifestyle solutions for the home and garden, have joined forces to launch an innovative line of designer planters made from up to 98% polyethylene and aluminium pellets, a recycled material derived from used beverage cartons, and which is now available for purchase in the UK.
