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UPM Raflatac has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy 100 program to further UPM’s sustainability efforts.

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has announced the introduction of a shrink sleeve that contains post-consumer recycled content (PCR) which reduces landfill waste, greenhouse gases and energy consumption.

Mactac has announced new additions to its Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved narrow-format UV inkjet printing portfolio for durable goods labeling, including pre-approval of the use of SCREEN Truepress UV inkjet digital inks on Mactac’s FCD6914 2.0-mil gloss-coated white polyester labelstocks with FAB6914 1.0-mil clear polyester overlaminating film.

Flint Group is launching EkoCure XS – a UV LED ink series with good adhesion and post shrink performance on shrink substrates. 

Sun Chemical has launched its SunLam De-seaming Adhesive for shrink-labeled containers. This new de-seamable adhesive helps recyclers improve recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) yield without process changes. 

The LEGO Group has joined the How2Recycle initiative, providing U.S. consumers with clear guidance and encouragement for responsibly recycling LEGO packaging.

Though the short-term outlook for flexible packaging remains very positive, the industry must adjust to certain factors that have the potential to ensure its long-term success.