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To protect dry foods from the environment, they are often packaged in multiple layers. An outer layer, a barrier layer, and an inner layer are standard for many types of packaging. Depending on the specific requirements for barrier properties and shelf life of the product, two to five layers may be used, resulting in an enormous amount of waste. Together with Panverta CPP, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed films with an improved oxygen barrier layer that make it possible to reduce the number of packaging layers – a major step forward in terms of sustainability. From October 23 to 25, packaging manufacturers and brand owners can see the results of this collaboration for themselves at Henkel's booth 1C17 at Tokyo Pack 2024.

The packaging industry is changing: rising CO₂ emissions, stricter regulations and increased consumer expectations require innovative answers. Bio-based materials and low-temperature adhesives are setting new standards for sustainable packaging. Henkel Adhesive Technologies now combines both technologies for the first time: The hot melt Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool is a bio-based product that combines 49 percent directly bio-based raw materials with 30 percent ISSC-certified mass-balanced material. It bonds folding cartons, trays and wrap-around packaging at a processing temperature that is up to 40 degrees Celsius lower.

Battery and Battery Electric Vehicle manufacturers across the automotive industry have significant carbon reduction targets in place, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality or even carbon negativity in the coming years. Meeting those targets means reducing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions put in place by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.