Coatings, labels and fibre: what the latest materials news means
Mars wants every ink and coating disclosed, Herma certifies cold wash-off PP labels, Pulpex opens a fibre bottle plant and Brussels consults on bio-based feedstock.
fibre packaging
Fibre and plastic share the same problem: not enough recycled feedstock
Recycled content targets are colliding with feedstock limits in both paper and plastic, pushing brand owners toward new testing, new adhesives and new ownership questions in fibre supply.
Fibre bottles enter commercial production at Pulpex’s Glasgow plant
Pulpex has opened its first commercial fibre bottle factory near Glasgow. What the move from pilot to plant means for brand owners weighing paper against plastic and glass.
Paper recycling rates are high, but recycled content proof is the real test
Europe’s paper recycling rate holds near record highs, yet fibre and flexible plastics both face a harder question: does “recyclable” mean materials actually come back as usable feedstock?