The new product, a wax-free twist-wrap made entirely from paper, prioritizes recyclability and supports the global shift toward sustainable products.

The certification includes a ‘Mark of Conformity,’ which can be stamped on the pouches to indicate their validation under the Compostable Bags Certification Program.

Production of the packaging, made from Balance®, a product supplied by Versalis, makes it possible to create a recycled film for food contact while maintaining the necessary technical performance and health properties.

The Flexible Packaging Association’s Alison Keane sees hope for some level of harmonization when it comes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates being crafted in several states.

Flexible pouch packaging not only has a lower carbon footprint than rigid plastic packaging but also connects with consumers, says ALLIEDFLEX Technologies’ Dennis Calamusa.

The 46,000 sq ft building is big enough to accommodate the company’s future growth and innovation plans in the most sustainable way possible.

The paramount objective of this dynamic partnership is for SIG to connect with visionary founders and work together on new technologies and pioneering sustainable innovations in the field of material science.

In this interview, two experts at Sun Chemical discuss the evolution and commercial breakthroughs of inks, coatings and adhesives and how they are helping the flexible packaging sector achieve sustainability.

With this certification, Sonoco continues to build credibility as the market leader in high performing laminations containing recycled materials.

Beontag’s Grass Natural label is made of up to 40% grass fiber combined with FSC certified cellulose.