All Pharmaceutical articles
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ArticleBlue Ocean Closures provides fibre-based cap for nutritional supplements
Great Earth’s nutritional supplements have been launched with a fibre-based cap from Blue Ocean Closures, providing an alternative to plastic caps and aiming to address increasing consumer demand for more sustainable packaging.
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ArticleRheumatic consumers struggle with inaccessible medicine packaging, survey says
A survey from the Swedish Rheumatism Association reveals how elderly and disabled consumers can struggle to take medicine in inaccessible packaging – resorting to opening packs with their teeth or a tool, repackaging their medication, or skipping dosages altogether.
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ArticleHealth industries remind INC-5 negotiators of plastic’s safety benefits
Negotiators at INC-5 are urged by the Global Self-Care Federation, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), and the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) to prioritize patient safety and accept plastic medical packaging where safe alternatives don’t yet exist.
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ArticleA deep dive on Bayer’s new PET blister pack
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer recently announced the launch of a ‘first-of-its-kind’ PET blister pack for its Aleve drug brand. The company says that its new solution creates 38% less carbon emissions than conventional alternatives, alongside other impressive attributes. How innovative is this product really, and can we expect it to overtake hard-to-recycle solutions? Chris Padain, Vice President and Head of Design and Packaging at Bayer’s Consumer Health Division, tells us more.
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ArticleBerry reports 36% increase in PCR PE use in industrial, consumer and agricultural products
Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products.
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ArticleVertical cartoner from EndFlex combines automatic and manual loading
EndFlex has revealed Boxxer Kartnr-V, an automatic vertical cartoning machine with an additional manual loading station – designed for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in the packing process.
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ArticleSurface-treated paper for medical cold seal coatings revealed by Billerud
Billerud has launched a virgin fibre, surface-treated paper for non-sterile synthetic cold seal coatings in medical applications, including plaster packaging and wrapping for single-use gloves.
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ArticleAll4Labels launches paper packaging alternative for product bundling
All4Labels has introduced its STARPACK solution for product bundling, made from renewable and FSC-certified materials and designed to replace conventional plastic packaging.
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ArticleBerry introduces LDPE bottle for eye treatment products
Berry Global has launched a new ‘easy-squeeze’ ophthalmic 10ml bottle that has been qualified for use with Aptar Pharma’s Ophthalmic Squeeze Dispenser (OSD), a solution used for preservative-free products including eye treatments.
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Article‘First-of-its-kind’ PET blister pack for OTC drug revealed by Bayer
In partnership with Liveo Research, Bayer has developed a ‘first-of-its-kind’ PET blister pack for its over-the-counter Aleve drug brand – and reports a 38% reduction in carbon footprint through its elimination of PVC.
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ArticleBerry launches ‘fully recyclable’ alternative to coloured PET pill bottles
Berry Global has launched a range of clarified polypropylene (PP) bottles for healthcare applications, said to have a reduction of approximately 71% in CO2 emissions and improved recyclability compared to traditional coloured PET pill bottles.
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ArticleThermo Fisher Scientific launches ‘100% curbside recyclable’ ambient shipping solution
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced an ambient shipping solution for 125,000 of its Invitrogen antibodies, said to represent a 90% reduction in shipment mass and reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleDebatin and PreZero partner to utilize household waste streams in PCR production
Debatin has collaborated with PreZero on a new packaging solution containing 60% PCR material, with 50% apparently coming from materials collected through the household recycling system, including plastic packaging and mixed recyclables.
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ArticleTekniplex Healthcare introduces bio-based compounds for medical plastics applications
TekniPlex Healthcare has announced its new bio-based PVC compounds for medical plastics applications, said to reduce CO2 output and emissions by up to 90% compared with conventional PVC resins, and approximately 60% compared to traditional PVC plasticizers.
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ArticleCarbios and Selenis to bio-recycle cosmetic and healthcare packs into PETG
Carbios and Selenis have signed a Letter of Intent to recycle PET cosmetic and healthcare packaging waste into PETG using enzymatic depolymerization technology.
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ArticleTwinplast develops specialist packaging range for medical items
Twinplast has developed a range of packaging solutions targeting growth in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, including custom products for storing and transporting blood and tissue samples and medicines.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: COPAR’s wheat straw packaging
Ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards, we spoke to finalist COPAR about its wheat straw packaging, nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category and aiming to offer a compostable and recyclable alternative to traditional plastics.
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ArticleAvery Dennison launches inlays and tags for identification and traceability of small medical items
Avery Dennison has announced the launch of its AD Minidose U9XM Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) high memory inlays and tags, designed for the identification of small pharmaceutical and healthcare items such as syringes, vials and various packaging formats.
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Sponsored ContentAluflexpack at FACHPACK 2024: steps forward for aluminium
In this edition of ‘In Conversation With…’, we speak to Antonio Stojanov, board member for Product Management and Marketing at Aluflexpack, to learn more about the company’s pursuit of sustainability in its operations and products – including 4∞ Form, a recyclable aluminium blister pack for pharmaceuticals – and what we can expect to see from Aluflexpack at FACHPACK 2024.
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ArticleOrigin Materials announces ‘first’ tethered PET caps
Origin Materials has announced its tethered PET caps, said to be the ‘first’ ever made and designed to align with the EU Single-Use Plastic Directive mandate for connected bottle caps.