Can you imagine a world without plastics? Use of this material is ingrained into our daily lives. It’s everywhere. Plastics are in our packaging, clothing, furniture, cars and more. Unfortunately it’s also found in soil, rivers, oceans and even our food.
Use of plastic packaging continues to grow because it is durable, lightweight, versatile and cost- effective. However, products and materials that have been successfully used for many years can become social pariahs. These days, it seems, the use of plastics in packaging is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Plastics have considerable environmental impact. While most plastics can be recycled, many people don’t make the effort. The wide variety of resins used in packaging— often in combination —can complicate recycling efforts. Most people can’t identify the resin used unless the package has recycling prompts. One of the biggest concerns is that most plastics are not biodegradable. Consequently, plastics continue to build up, contaminating the environment and damaging food resources.
Pressure is on to either stop using plastic, change the types of plastic being used or make sure the material is easily biodegradable or recyclable. What is the industry to do? Several global consumer packaged goods companies have recently announced plans to make their packaging 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable within the next few years. One major U.K. retailer has gone even further, announcing that by 2023 it aims to have eliminated all plastic packaging from its store brand products.
These are noble goals indeed. Surely, they can only be achieved through collaboration across the industry. Use of some types, such as polystyrene, may be eliminated altogether. Single-resin structures with enhanced barrier properties and transparency may be developed. But a world without plastic? Not likely.
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One year ago IDEALPACK has decided to invest in a new "innovative flexible packaging format", that We have branded as IDEAL WINE POUCH.
After one year of intense activities and investments , in collaboration of my partner REVERSE INNOVATION , we are happy to say that a " Dream come true" and we are happy and proud to present it for the first time in the market at the next VINITALY 2018 ( Verona, 15-18 April 2018) !
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Idealpack general manager Giulio Ghisolfi announced a breakthrough in flexible packaging in the 2017 National Technical Forums at Auspack.
Idealpack has introduced a packaging solution which it claims will improve the application of reclosable spouts on aseptically filled stand-up pouches (SUPs).
According to GM Giulio Ghisolfi, the Aseptic Spouted Pouch (ASP), which launched for the first time in Australia at Auspack, is based on the idea of creating a new double-gusset pouch with an external piercing spout (IDEALCAP).
Ghisolfi says this application offers quality standards, efficiency, and an increase in shelf life.
“The filling line using this IDEALCAP spout, offers high productivity at over 250 pieces a minute, and the lowest possible head space in the pouch," he says.
The ASP solution suits food products in the baby and children’s market, housing such things as organic fruit and vegetables.
It also can be used to pack coconut water “with particulates”, as well as ready-made meals and condiments.
The solution is licensed to The Australian Pouch Company, otherwise known as Auspouch, for Oceania markets.
According to the company, the technology prevents sealing spout problems, which may occur during the filling stage on existing HFFS machines which are difficult to keep perfectly decontaminated.
“The solution is light, versatile, and flexible, and adaptable to different processes,” Ghisolfi says.
The aseptic pouch avoids the need for preservatives , eliminate Oxidation inside the closed pack and ensures a sterilised package.
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