PACKAGING RESEARCH

EU Circular FoodPack project: Recycling packaging in a closed cycle for use with direct food contact

SABIC

Partnership with KraussMaffei to advance thin-wall packaging / German skin care maker Beiersdorf adds “Trucircle” to Nivea packaging

WERNER & MERTZ

Some 5,000 t of recyclate for packaging / Top selling “Frosch” brand grows faster than market / Cleaning material supplier seeks better sorting with dual systems

EPS

Covid-19 crisis leaves fewer scars on German-speaking region / Further consolidation among producers / Prices relatively low for a long time / Volatility likely to rise at end of year / Recycling gains importance

BEIERSDORF

Cooperation with Werner & Metz on quality standards for plastic packaging made from recyclate

GUALAPACK

Recyclable PP pouch launched for liquid food / No aluminium barrier layer used

FLOORING RECYCLING EU

Feasibility project to scale up on new recycling process for old PVC floorings / Process can extract plasticisers