1. INX International Showcases Sustainable Flexo Inks to Enhance Packaging Recyclability
Date: April 8, 2026 (press release date), April 27–28 (exhibition dates)
Location: Milwaukee, USA – INFOFLEX 2026 (Baird Center)
Theme: Ink manufacturer INX International presented a range of sustainable flexographic ink technologies at the exhibition, aimed at improving packaging recyclability and regulatory compliance.
Details: INX showcased nitrocellulose-free ink systems that enhance the mechanical recycling compatibility of film packaging, helping meet packaging recyclability requirements in the EU and other regions. Its Genesis series inks – which can be de-inked from CPET shrink films and support floating separation of OPP labels – are also designed to improve packaging recyclability.INX emphasized that “sustainability should not come at the expense of performance,” and stated that its inks use safer raw materials and contain renewable components, helping customers confidently navigate increasingly stringent compliance requirements.
2. EU Anti-Greenwashing Directive Fully Takes Effect, Stricter Scrutiny on Green Claims in Printing Industry
Date: Full enforcement on September 27, 2026
Location: European Union
Theme: The EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo), aimed at combating greenwashing, has become fully applicable, imposing strict rules on all environmental claims made by companies.
Details: The directive mandates that all environmental claims must be supported by scientific evidence or verified through recognized third-party certification schemes. As of September 27, 2026, products bearing non-compliant environmental claims will be prohibited from being placed on the market.The printing and packaging industry must exercise great caution when using terms such as “environmentally friendly,” “sustainable,” or “green,” and must provide clear definitions and data to support any such claims, otherwise facing legal and reputational risks.The three news items above cover ink technology, raw material safety, and end-market regulation, reflecting the latest industry efforts in environmental compliance and waste reduction from different perspectives.
