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considered as waste. Dow Corning wants to step up and contribute to the fofootprint reduction of the self-f- adhesive labelling industry.” Founded in 2010, RecuLiner’s technology collects paper release linerwaste and converts and


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insulationmaterials. In comparison to other recycled papers, such as newspapers,which are normally used fofor this process, paper release liners have the advantage of being made of pure virgin fibres,which have not been printed on, and have amore consistent and uniformfo quality. This leads to a better and cleaner product (e.g. yellowinstead of grey) and enhanced processability. DowCorning therefofore sawa


great opportunity to collaboratewith RecuLiner to actively contribute to the sustainability of the packaging and self-f-adhesive labelling industry - especially as the silicone on the release liners positively influences the properties of the recycled end product produced.


Eric Van Pottelbergh, general manager of RecuLiner, explains: “When using the release linerwaste instead of newspapermaterial as CFI, fofor instance, the presence of the silicones actually aids the application of the fibres ontowalls by improving the flowof the fibres through the tubes. Also, the CFI product displays better humidity resistance,which means that the silicone brings a strong added value to the recycled product. And this is not only the case fofor CFImaterials. In fafact, all other end-uses patented by


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collaboration with B&G products,manufacturer of reusable bags and pouches, to create a reusable cool bag that prevents the growth of bacteria. The insulated bag is designed to inhibit 99.9 per cent of bacterial growth, thanks to its inbuilt Biomaster antimicrobial technology.


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Phil Perrin, business developmentmanager at Skymark, says: “Recent studies have found harmful bacteria can survive for up to eight weeks in the follows that reusable cool bags could


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support bacteria in a similar way and consumers needed a safe affordable product that prevents potential cross contamination between shopping trips.” The new cool bag incorporates a specialmultilayer inner filmand is designed to helpmaintain warmgoods at a good temperature and keep chilled or frozen products cold.


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common formof food poisoning in the UK, with an estimated 280,000 people a year affected, and cross contamination frompoultry being the source inmost cases.


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w.skymark.co.uk o. www.convertermag.co.uk


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