Film Thickness and Density – Important Properties of Packaging Films
May 5, 2026
Film Thickness: The film thickness of packaging films refers to the thickness of the film, which is typically measured in micrometers (µm or mµ).…
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Barrier film – Protection against moisture and oxygen
May 5, 2026
Barrier film is a special type of packaging film designed to prevent certain substances—such as oxygen, water vapor, light, aromas, or other gases—from entering…
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IK Study on Paper Composites—More Waste, Less Recycling
May 5, 2026
Findings from the IK Study on Paper Composites: More Waste, Less Recycling A study by the Society for Packaging Market Research (GVM), commissioned by the IK (Industry Association for Plastic Packaging)…
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McKinsey Study on the Climate Impact of Plastics
May 5, 2026
Study titled “Climate Impact of Plastics” on the climate effects of plastics In a study titled “Climate Impact of Plastics,” the company…
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Improving the Carbon Footprint Through Packaging Films
April 30, 2026
Protect products and food with recyclable packaging film and save energy and resources. The proportion of spoiled food caused by suboptimal…
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New Study: Plastic Often Has a Better Carbon Footprint Than Other Materials
April 30, 2026
A new study shows that plastics—including plastic packaging—often have a better carbon footprint than alternatives such as paper, glass, or metal. How…
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Why paper packaging can sometimes be difficult to dispose of and why plastic wrap is a better option
April 30, 2026
End customers often want to do more to protect the environment and, acting in good faith, look for paper packaging. Why this is often problematic…
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Film packaging is the most environmentally friendly option for chocolate
April 30, 2026
According to Statista, Germans consumed 9.2 kilograms of chocolate per capita in 2019. That’s a considerable amount. Compared to the rest of the EU, Germans…
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Printed and unprinted flow packs
April 30, 2026
Flow packs are a popular form of packaging because the highly transparent, glossy film—which is therefore very effective at promoting sales—makes the product "shine" even more.…
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Flowpack Packaging: A High-Quality Packaging Solution for Maximum Freshness
April 30, 2026
Flowpacks are tubular pouches into which products are loaded in a horizontal position. Depending on the design of the packaging machine, the…
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