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Packaging Professional is the bi-monthly magazine of IOP: The Packaging Society. Focusing on technology, innovation and design in packaging, the magazine serves a community of industry professionals, from packaging technologists to product designers and marketing specialists. By delivering the latest information in a clear and fresh manner, the magazine attracts feature writers at the cutting edge of their field. It also includes a news section, innovation pages, an events diary, and updates on training courses run by the Institute

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The Packaging Professional is published by IOM Communications Ltd for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

IOM Communications Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

The Packaging Professional

Welcome to The Packaging Professional, the magazine of IOP: The Packaging Society, a division of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

News

Standardising RFID

Polymer-based RFID tags from German company Siemens

Polymer-based RFID tags
from Siemens

An EU-funded project to standardise radio frequency identification (RFID) is seeking stakeholders. The aim is to increase the use and profile of this system.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Glass reuse falls in the UK

While glass recycling rates have risen over the last decade in the UK, the amount of recycled content in glass containers has fallen, according to a report released by WRAP. This is due to a shortage of high-quality cullet caused by the co-mingling of recovered glass during collection and processing by UK municipal councils.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Carbon emissions controls

UK companies are moving closer to facing mandatory reporting and limits on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This follows the launch of a voluntary standard on calculating carbon emissions, as well as news that the Government is set to publish a review of packaging policy that could include a carbon count.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Features

Leading the way in flexible packaging and films

David Read is determined to secure a fair trading environment for flexible packaging in the face of regulatory burdens and rising environmental awareness. The Chairman of the Packaging and Films Association talks to Gary Price about providing a voice for industry.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Pushing the eco-envelope

Those outside of the packaging industry may not be aware that polythene reduces environmental damage while providing the same high levels of protection as other packaging media. Its light weight and flexibility offer an alternative to heavier or bulkier forms of packaging which can lead to more waste by volume.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 17 Nov 2008

Trendy ideas

Dr Gordon Robertson, adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland, Australia, presents opinions and facts on sustainability and packaging materials.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 11 Nov 2008

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