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materials; as well as clearly communicate recyclabili- ty using consumer-friendly labels, such as the Sustain- able Packaging Coalition’s How2Recycle label. The goals align with the zero-waste goal the retail
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
giant extended across its entire supply chain “from farming and manufactur- ing, consumption to end of life” earlier this year. As part of the Support Recycling pillar portion of the Playbook,Walmart will introduce the How2Recycle label on select Great Value and Equate products at Wal- mar t and Sam’s Club stores. The retailer discovered that two-thirds of con- sumers do not recycle empty packages if in- structions are not print- ed on the package. According to statistics cited by Walmart, more than 35 million tons of
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
Laura Phillips, Walmart’s Senior Vice President for Sustainability, introduced the Walmart Sustainable Packaging Playbook at the company’s annual Sustain- able Packaging Summit.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
packaging were discarded in 2013 and only 14 per- cent of plastics were recycled. The retailer said 90 percent of customers want to recycle, but 67 percent indicate it would make it easier to recycle if the product was better labeled. “We believe a best practice is to use labeling that helps customers recycle, such as the How2Recycle label, to communicate the recyclability of a package,” said Jack Pestello, Senior Vice President, Private Brands,Walmart U.S.“The How2Recycle label is also a great conversational tool between merchants and suppliers to discuss if a package is designed with re- cyclability in mind.” “Both Walmart and Sam’s Club private brands sup- plier s are now working on incorporating the How2Recycle label,” said Ashley Hall, Senior Manager, Sustainability.“It is a rolling program.We expect that any of our sustainability work be part of any refresh- es or new products, but it is not designed to dead- stop, slow down, hinder the work that we do every day.As new products are coming to market, as a pack- age is being refreshed, we are encouraging our pri- vate-label supplier s to use consumer-fr iendly recycling labels like How2Recycle.”
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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