A new EU Implementing Decision for the application of Directive (EC) 2019/904, regarding single-use plastic bottles, has been announced. This Decision introduces important notes on plastic bottles which consist of recycled plastic deriving from countries outside of Europe, along with…
Despite several studies on PA/PE films, recycling guidelines of various organizations still classify polyamide (PA)-containing packaging as non-recyclable. The independent institute “Cyclos-HTP”, along with “BASF”, have conducted further extensive research into recyclability of multilayer films that contain polyamide 6 (PA6)…
Many environmental organizations are advocating for the implementation of DRSs (Deposit Return Schemes) in more countries, to help face the growing problem of plastic waste and promote a more sustainable future. The government of Poland has proposed a new regulation…
Due to the on-growing demand for recycled plastics, along with the ever-changing legislations for recyclability and increasingly bold commitments of large brand names, the development of chemical recycling is bound to greatly increase in the next few years. However, for…
A common question among food and cosmetic producers is whether recyclability assessment on flexible packaging is feasible or not. Apart from Legislation EU 1616/2020 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods and Directive EU…
Σύμφωνα με πρόσφατη ανακοίνωση του Ελληνικού Οργανισμού Ανακύκλωσης («ΕΟΑΝ»), που προκλήθηκε από τους αυξανόμενους ισχυρισμούς «Plastic Free» σε χάρτινα προϊόντα που περιέχουν κυτταρίνη….
The amount of plastic packaging that was subjected to the PPT was 3,502 thousands of tonnes, with around 50% of the amount manufactured in the UK…
On the 21st of October 2023, the International Thessaloniki Night Halfmarathon was held at the center of Thessaloniki, marking the 11th year of the annual event. Pack-Lab’s team was among the 18,000 runners that participated in the marathon, making it…
We are pleased to announce that our laboratory has recently made a significant investment in a state-of-the-art laboratory dynamometer aiming to expand its range of testing services and serve even the most urgent needs. Thanks to this newly acquired…
For a large percentage of industries worldwide, flexible packaging is considered to be one of the most common ways to store and sell products to consumers, due to its many advantages. However, it is the challenge of treatment of these…
Chemical Recycling is the process of alternating the chemical structure of polymeric waste and transforming them into materials that can be used for the manufacture of plastics and other products. While it is considered to be an effective way to…
On the 3rd of July 2021, the European Union decided to act against the pollution caused by all the different kinds of plastic waste that are slowly but steadily increasing every day in beaches, seas and oceans alike. Thus, the…