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brands, retailers, packaging manufacturers, waste processors and trade bodies such as Nestlé, Premier Foods, P&G, Asda, Waitrose, Coveris, the BPF and Suez. Similar schemes in Mexico and other countries are expected to follow. Legislation and recycling targets For packaging recycling, legislation begins with standard packaging regulations.These — like the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC — and simpler regulations from the FDA in the Unit- ed States, state that a minimum amount of packaging should be used for a product, minimal volume should be used, and that the components are suitable for re- cycling. Any material used, virgin or recycled, must comply with heavy metal limits and food contact re- quirements. Recycling targets are set by individual governments. In Europe, producers and users of packaging al- ready pay a form of tax on the packaging they put into the market through Producer Responsibility in Europe. This is implemented via the Green Dot scheme in Europe and the Packaging Recovery Note system in the United Kingdom. Switzerland was ahead of the curve when it intro- duced a landfill ban in 2000 and a ‘polluter pays’ tax on collection bags. What cannot be recycled is incinerated. European recycling targets are already set for 2030. It is anticipated that producer responsibility require- ments will change to account for the incorporation of recycled material, as required by the European cir- cular economy package, since currently there is no such incentive for stakeholders. Voluntary agreements The New Plastics Economy initiative was launched by the Ellen McArthur Foundation in 2016, bringing together cities and large organizations to create a cir- cular economy for plastics. The aims are to: ‘create an effective after-use plas- tics economy’, including improving recycling, the use of reusable packaging and scaling up of industrial composting for targeted applications.The initiative is running a number of activities, including competition for funding for innovative projects. In Asia-Pacific, the organization Circular Economy Asia has created the voluntary Asian Plastics and Packaging Agreement; signatories have a number of targets for an end to the use of landfill for packaging by 2050.
Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
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.
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.
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 systems, 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 broad- ly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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