Japanese scientists have invented a new way to produce polymers. Their new combination technique will make great contributions to the development of plastics. May we anticipate the arrival of more environmentally friendly, heat-resistant and transparent plastic materials.
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The lifespan of a recycled carton is expected to be much shorter than it is. In fact, the latest study conducted by Graz University of Technology disproves the widely believed mythos. The recyclability of fiber-based packaging materials, such as paper, cardboard, cartons and folding boxes does not amount to only 4 to 7 recycling cycles. On the contrary, cartons can be recycled at least 25 times without losing their material integrity. This mind-blowing finding opens new eco-friendly opportunities for the packaging industry.
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A research project executed by Virginia Tech in cooperation with Bremis North America led to a new approach to slippery packaging. The goal was to reduce leftovers in food packages to a minimum.
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In this week’s future links you get to know the current news in the packaging production sector. This time they revolve around the launch of Kite Packaging’s new high quality paper dispensing system, the latest packaging solutions shown by Sealpack, the cooperation of Mercury Packaging and CPS Flexible and tips on how to design easy to handle packaging.
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