57 January / February 2024 - Issue 346 requirements, our customers can avoid the burden of worrying about complex industry standards, allowing them to focus their efforts on delivering their own exceptional, more sustainable products.” Also new from Actega are ACTEseal PVC-free heatseal coatings, designed to improve the recyclability of aluminium coffee capsules. According to Actega, 27 billion aluminium capsules were filled worldwide in 2022, with this number set to rise again in 2023, placing more pressure on recyclability. Capsules coated with PVC-containing coatings pose challenges for recyclers, as incineration of the halogen-containing coating produces substances that can be associated with environmental damage. However, Actega says the new ACTEseal heatseal coatings for the internal coating of aluminium coffee capsules are PVCfree, making a significant contribution to key requirements for printers looking into quality cartonboard. “A good understanding of the carbon footprint of boards in terms of the manufacturer’s production processes and their logistical impact is a consideration worth looking into when selecting materials for packaging.” With this, he flags up several new and popular solutions available from Antalis. The stand-out solution for Chappell is Performa Light CarbonZero, a GC2 folding that he says lends itself to the creation of an array of premium packaging applications. Chappell also says this is the market’s first carbon neutral cartonboard. “In choosing Performa Light CarbonZero, brands can show measurable actions on climate change through their packaging,” Chappell explains, adding: “In addition, it is lightweight and this means reduced environmental impact and a reduced carbon footprint at every stage of the packaging lifecycle.” While PSPs should be aware of many trends within the packaging sector, the overarching consideration for this market is sustainability. PSPs should ensure that they are offering a sustainable service to customers if they are to win valuable contracts and secure long-term partnerships with like-minded clients. www.printmonthly.co.uk improved recyclability. “After several years of research and development, we are proud to introduce our new PVC-free heatseal coatings,” says Stefan Brandhoff, vice president sales for flexible packaging in EMEA at Actega. He adds: “We firmly believe that our solution will not only become the industry standard, but also set the bar for responsible packaging.” Thomas Sawitowski, senior vice president of flexible packaging at Actega, adds: “Innovations in sustainable packaging are developing at an impressive pace, and Actega is paving the way for future solutions. With the successful launch of our new PVCfree coating systems, we offer a promising step forward for the coffee capsule industry and brands seeking to meet growing consumer demands for environmentally sustainable packaging.” Keep Ahead of Regulation Also weighing in is Antalis, whose graphical board development manager, Steve Chappell, says a lot of focus has been placed on reducing over-packaged, or unnecessary packaging whilst still delivering on customer experience. He explains that keeping ahead of new and pending packaging regulation will also increasingly impact the packaging industry. Chappell says when selected from accredited sustainable forests, paperboards provide the perfect substrate for sustainable packaging. He continues: “It is recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable, with a carbon footprint that's unmatched among other packaging materials. “Boards that give great print results coupled with excellent dimensional stability for multiple print finishing processes are ▼ Actega has launched ACTEseal PVC-free heatseal coatings to improve the recyclability of aluminium coffee capsules According to Actega, 27 billion aluminium coffee capsules were filled worldwide in 2022 27billion PACKAGING SOLUTIONS ▲ Dufaylite says its insulated box liners and inserts are the first paperbased alternative to polystyrene and lambs’ wool Dufaylite managing director Ashley Moscrop says a key trend in 2023 has been the desire for smaller orders ►
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