Novelis’s new Customer Solution Center in Brazil and the Can Manufacturers Institute’s recycling initiative in New Orleans highlight the many advantages of using aluminum for beverage packaging
New Orleans calls it Mardi Gras, and Brazil calls it Carnaval. The lively celebration of this annual event isn’t the only thing that Brazilians and the residents of New Orleans have in common. Both have displayed a strong commitment to the recycling of aluminum cans.
From ensuring that recycled release liner rolls contain no defects to detecting leaks in flexible containers, inspection and detection technology is critical to the efficient production of high-quality packaging. Here is a look at some of the cutting-edge inspection and detection systems currently on the market.
In this episode with Sherry Washburn, Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss how a company’s choice of inks and printing technologies can play a big role in achieving sustainability goals. We also discuss ways for companies to ensure compliance with existing and new environmental regulations.
A surprising statistic pertaining to the South American country suggests that a new solution center focused on aluminum beverage packaging could not have been located in a better place.
The country famous for samba, Carnaval and world-class soccer also has an extremely impressive recycling rate for aluminum cans of approximately 99%. That’s higher than the estimated recycling rates for South America as a whole (92%), Europe (76%) and North America (55%).
From cosmetic packaging made from 100% recycled aluminum to mono-material lotion pumps, companies are charting new territory when it comes to sustainable packaging in the beauty and wellness space.
Companies are continually rolling out innovative packaging that contributes to sustainability, and the same is true in the area of health care and beauty. In this story, we take a look at some recent examples of such innovation.
In this episode with Carl Kanner, vice president at Smith Corona, we discuss challenges facing the paper industry as well as opportunities for the sector in the labeling and packaging space.
Recyclability, compostability and the use of post-consumer recycled content are all tools in the arsenal for companies striving for more sustainable pet food packaging
Companies are seeking innovation and versatility to meet a broad range of goals and demands, from adhering to track-and-trace regulations to sourcing sustainable inks that meet stringent food and pharmaceutical packaging requirements.
Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.
Entering its 16th year, Converters Expo is once again bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers in what is sure to be one of the biggest industry events of the year.