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Sustainability
Three Trends Shaping Pharmaceutical Packaging Today
As the global pharmaceutical market grows, new packaging trends, opportunities, and challenges emerge.
September 4, 2024
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PMMI News
Remembering PW's Founding Partner Lloyd Ferguson
Lloyd Ferguson, one of the founding partners of Packaging World, passed away August 26 at the age of 84.
August 30, 2024
Lloyd Ferguson, founding partner, Packaging World
Digital Transformation
PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations
Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.
August 30, 2024
AI models will improve their outputs as they process more data through operator interaction, boosting benefits over time.
Sustainability
Panasonic Introduces Paper-Based Packaging for Batteries
The Australia-based initiative is expected to eliminate approximately 500 kg of plastic annually, save over 36,000 square meters of paper, and cut CO2 emissions by around 1,450 kg of CO2e each year across Australia and New Zealand.
August 29, 2024
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Sustainable Packaging
Oceana Condemns Coca-Cola’s Failure on Reusable Packaging
Coca-Cola's reusable packaging efforts remain stagnant at 14%, drawing criticism from one of the world's largest international advocacy organizations and raising concerns about its ability to meet its 2030 goals.
August 29, 2024
According to the Break Free From Plastic Brand Audit, Coca-Cola has been identified as the world’s top plastic polluter for the last six years.
Recycling
Coca-Cola, Method, and Cabot Creamery Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Coca-Cola, Method, and Cabot Creamery from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
August 28, 2024
Coca-Cola's reverse vending machines let U.K. theme park visitors recycle for a chance to win VIP experiences at various attractions.
Sustainable Packaging
Unilever’s Circular Move to Combat Plastic Waste
Unilever has joined USAID and EY to launch the CIRCLE Alliance, a new public-private initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution
August 26, 2024
CIRCLE Alliance will focus particularly on women, who make up the majority of waste collectors working in the informal sector in the global south.
Bio-based
Plant-based Protein Powder Comes Packed in Plant-based Pouch
Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable.
August 23, 2024
Compostable packaging
Operational Excellence
Old Machinery Meets New Materials
See how you compare to your peers when integrating new materials with established machinery.
August 22, 2024
Thermoform/fill/seal
BMP Medical Optimizes Packaging with Shawpak
The new thermoformed pouches for the company’s tissue grinders reduce material consumption by over 60%.
August 22, 2024
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Sustainable Packaging
Google Achieves 100% Plastic-Free Hardware Packaging
Google achieved its goal of plastic-free hardware packaging one year ahead of schedule.
August 22, 2024
Google has reached its sustainability goal ahead of schedule, creating plastic-free packaging for all Pixel, Fitbit, and Nest devices.
Recycling
PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
August 21, 2024
PepsiCo Brazil's new paper-based inner packaging for Quaker Oats products aims to add sustainability without any sacrifice to product standards.
Recycling
American Chemistry Council Launches Plastics PR Ad
What does the ad portend for CPGs companies that utilize rigid packaging?
August 21, 2024
Sterling Anthony, CPP
Reusable/Returnable
Starbucks Leads Citywide Reusable Cup Trial
The Petaluma Reusable Cup Project is the first citywide initiative to make reusable to-go cups the default option across multiple restaurants in a U.S. city.
August 21, 2024
reusable packaging
Packaging line integration
How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier
Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.
August 20, 2024
While machine price and total cost are still important, surveyed Canadian CPGs prioritize it less than they did in 2018.
Sustainability
Changing Science, Markets, Economics Fuel Sustainability Course Corrections
Explore the evolving landscape of plastic packaging sustainability, including challenges and progress made by industry leaders like Unilever, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive.
August 20, 2024
Ben Miyares | Packaging Sherpa
Machinery
Challenges of Integrating New Materials with Established Machinery
As packaging considerations for sustainability and recyclability continue to grow, the implications of running new materials on existing machinery can be overlooked. Read on to learn about working this topic into the package design conversation.
August 20, 2024
Glen Long, Senior Vice President, PMMI
Coding & Marking
Stationery Company Cracks RFID Coding to Meet Walmart Mandate
Paper converter Paris Corp. develops a comprehensive RFID program that includes custom-designed inlay encoding and label printing and application equipment and custom encoding software to meet Walmart’s RFID tagging mandates.
August 19, 2024
Walmart RFID tagging
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