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PACKAGING CONSUMABLES
knowns as the EnviroClip ) that could be just as strong but would produce half the carbon footprint of the plastic 6-pack rings .
Graphic has attracted investment by issuing US $ 100 million ( approximately Rs 748 crore ) in green bonds that were oversubscribed 20 times and smaller stakes by other ESG investment firms . The problem with plastic is that only 14 % of plastic packaging is collected and only one-third of plastic waste is collected . According to the WEF , Ellen MacArthur Foundation , and McKinsey research published in 2019 , only 12 % of plastic is recycled , 28 % is incinerated and 60 % remains in the environment with an unfortunately large amount winding up in landfills and the rivers and seas .
The problem with paperboard packaging is that it is already more expensive than plastic and in many cases , plastic laminates are more versatile with better moisture and oxygen barrier properties . With the use of water-based coatings and other improvements to replace plastic , paperboard becomes even more expensive . This is one reason that large plants with sustainable raw materials , energy , and logistic efficiencies are needed and require substantial technology and investment . But the big bets by companies such as BillerudKorsnas and Graphic Packaging indicate that the brand owners and consumers will pay a slightly higher price for paper-based packaging to decrease the use of plastic . z

z Ink to print inside food cartons

hubergroup launches sheetfed offset ink series for direct food contact

Even more creative packaging and more space for information , hubergroup Print Solutions makes this possible with MGA Contact , its new sheetfed offset ink . Thanks to raw materials which have been carefully selected , the ink series is suitable for safe printing on the inside of paper and cardboard food packaging . With the right hubergroup dispersion varnish , MGA Contact is approved for direct contact with food , meaning that no functional barriers are required . The color gamut and lightfastness of this ink series , which is now available across the globe , are comparable with conventional offset inks .

“ With MGA Contact , brand owners and packaging designers now have twice as much space to display their messages and information . This way , packaging for fruit , vegetables , or chocolates can feature a more attractive design ,” explains Josef Sutter , product manager for sheetfed / UV Europe at hubergroup . This is possible as the ink specialist only uses ingredients that have been authorized for direct contact with food in accordance with EU guidelines and FDA criteria . Moreover , the ink series is produced in a separate production facility at hubergroup ’ s plant in Celle , Germany .
z Hubergroup sheetfed offset ink series is recyclable
MGA Contact achieves the same process stability in printing as other MGA ink series , so printers do not need to adjust . The ink series only needs to be coated with a dispersion varnish , which is also suitable for direct contact with food . For this , hubergroup recommends products of its Acrylac DFC ( Direct Food Contact ) range .
Manufacturers can give their creativity free rein when designing their packaging as MGA Contact has excellent lightfastness and , as an ECG ( Extended Color Gamut ) series , also covers a large color gamut . Thanks to its sustainable formulation , the ink series is also well recyclable . z
MGA Contact is approved for direct contact with food , meaning that no functional barriers are required . The color gamut and lightfastness of this ink series , which is now available across the globe , are comparable with conventional offset inks . Photo hubergroup
5 February 2022 Packaging South Asia
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