Features
In This Issue
Energy Savings
How to Reach Annual Five Figure Savings in Energy and Water Costs
Capturing and reusing retort heat and water can lower plant costs and improve the sustainability of the packaging operation.
Recycling Innovations
Recycling Programs are Thinking Twice
Communities can innovate their existing recycling efforts and give landfill plastics another chance.
Wash-Off Labels
Wash-Off Label Technology Meets the Challenge
The technology optimizes recycling, delivers more rPET material and produces a clean-label look.
Plasma Surface
Can Plasma Surface Treatment Deliver?
New opportunity for converters and extruders to reduce solvents and increase recyclable film material.
Circular Economy
Flexible Packaging is Coming Around
The industry is thinking more about the circular economy.
COLUMNS
CONSUMER INSIGHT
New Study on Dish and Laundry Care
Mondi Consumer Flexibles’ Bill Kuecker shares details about a new study.
LABELS & PRINTING
Printers and Robots Combine for Flexibility
Labels and robots integrate for print-and-apply applicators for pharmacy bottles and bag labeling.
Departments
FLEXIBLE FOCUS
Easysnap Gets the Nod for Convenience in Air Travel and Cannabinoids
Single-dose packages are designed to open with the use of a single hand.
ABOUT THE COVER:
Innovative products start with an idea, and those products are around the corner as the industry thinks more about the circular economy.
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March 2021 // flexpackmag.com