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In this issue: Plastics in Packaging, Issue 236, June 2021
ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY
International news
Hot fill beverages help boost Amcor returns; Nora the carbon explorer and the quest for supply chains; Ineos Styrolution celebrates polystyrene landmark; Sustainable shrink film wins recycling association approval; Recyclable museum celebrates plastics; Virgin polymer boycott has forced price drop: PAGEV; Lockdown easing aids Coca-Cola sales; ASurethingforinclusivepackdesign
Russia review
The launch of a major plastics film project near Moscow
Price check
A monthly review of European polymer prices
Editor’s comment
Carbon: the currency of the future
Q&A
Anne Thiel talks plastic and carbon credit systems
Asiaphile
Perceptions on plastics waste canvassed in five Asian countries
Products
Machinery: Muller Technology, Pregis, Schur Star Systems
Packaging: Amcor, Sealed Air, Futamura Chemicals Company, Derprosa (Taghleef Industries), Coveris
Events diary
Your guide to the places to be this month
PlasticScene
Quarterly sales surge
The view from the back
Printz Holman takes an alternative look at the news
FEATURES
European Horizon
2020 project
From global circularity to local responsibility
Preform production equipment
Why PET continues to power on
Flexible packaging
Is the flexible plastics packaging business truly ready for sustainability?
Product authentication
How one Swiss company is making a good impression
Aftermarket services
Why new digital-based services have flourished during the pandemic
Cosmetics packaging
Focus on four South Korean leaders in a dynamic cosmetics market
Recycled material
Exploring the chasm between existing levels of recyclate and future demand
Projects
Balkans bask in building projects
Sensory testing
The techniques and approaches to deploying analysis
Aseptic filling
Collaboration under the cap