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Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. Utilize Biodegradable Packaging Materials

See a few examples of biodegradable packaging innovations from Sinclair, Avantium N.V., and Good Nature Co. from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

April 10, 2025

Sinclair’s T55 label is the first to meet both the industrial and home composting requirements.

Community Poll: Moving Past Downcycling

Learn how your peers are utilizing rPET.

April 9, 2025

Plastics/resins

Live from Brazil: How Innovation Is Driving Global Packaging Trends

Despite economic and logistical challenges, Brazil has emerged as a global leader in sustainable, high-performance packaging, driven by innovation, circularity, and smart design.

April 8, 2025

João Henrique Alves, innovation director, Valgroup

Sustainable Packaging

Duracell to Reveal Paper-Based Success at Packaging Recycling Summit

Register for the upcoming Packaging Recycling Summit to learn how the battery giant is eliminating plastic while boosting profitability.

April 8, 2025

Tip Top Bakeries, Boom Beauty, and Edible GArden AG Incorporated Utilize Recyclable Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Tip Top Bakeries, Boom Beauty, and Edible Garden AG Incorporated from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

April 7, 2025

This initiative is expected to reduce virgin plastic use by 160 tons.

What’s Driving Decisions Made by Beverage Packaging Companies

An important factor drives many of the decisions beverage packaging companies make.

April 4, 2025

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Community Poll: Messaging Through Package Design

Learn what types of messaging your peers convey with their packaging.

April 4, 2025

The Next Step in PP Recycling: CPG Action

With technology in place and food-grade PP in the stream, the missing link in circularity is brand action. Industry leaders say it’s time for CPGs to rethink design, commit to recycled content, and collaborate across the value chain.

April 4, 2025

From l. to r., Edward Kosior, NEXTLOOPP Americas, and Robert Flores, Berry Global

Global Snack Bar Paper Wrapper Trend Makes U.S. Landfall with Riverside

Riverside Natural Foods, a certified organic snack producer, announced today that it is launching its MadeGood Trail Mix bars in AmFiber paper-based packaging from Amcor. Yet another data point in a global trend, the move, they say, is a category first.

April 3, 2025

Compared to traditional bar wrap, the package reduces the amount of virgin plastic by 77% and has been certified by Western Michigan University to meet repulpability standards necessary for the recycling process.

Logitech Ditches Plastic for Paper in Mouse Packaging Overhaul

Logitech is phasing out plastic clamshells in favor of FSC-certified paper cartons for its computer mice, cutting thousands of tons of plastic and carbon emissions in the process.

April 3, 2025

Logitech is nearing the complete transition from a plastic clamshell to a paper carton across its global portfolio of computer mice.

Startup Debuts First Recyclable Aluminum Coffee Pod

Purpose-driven coffee brand Cambio Roasters launches a first-of-its-kind aluminum K-Cup-compatible pod that preserves the product’s freshness and flavor while keeping spent pods out of the landfill.

April 2, 2025

Cambio Roasters has launched the first aluminum coffee pod that is recyclable and K-Cup compatible.

Community Poll: Circular Economy for Plastics

Learn what your peers think about the importance of facilities designed for converting post-consumer plastics.

April 2, 2025

Indy Goes Circular: Republic Services Opens Plastics Recycling Complex

New Polymer Center-Blue Polymers co-located facilities in Indianapolis transform plastic packaging waste into high-quality recycled flake or resins, ready for use in new packaging.

April 1, 2025

In March, Republic Services celebrated the official opening of the Polymer Center-Blue Polymers complex in Indianapolis with a ribbon cutting ceremony. At far left is Pete Keller, at center (seventh from left) is Jon Vander Ark.

Reusable/Returnable

Berry Global, Yoyo Grocery, and Citeo partnered with Le Forgone Utilize Reusable and Refillable Packaging

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from Berry Global, Yoyo Grocery, and Citeo partnered with Le Forgone from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 31, 2025

Berry’s CleanStream PCR PP technology enables the production of these packs with up to 100% recycled content.

Digital Transformation

Lipton’s ‘Phygital’ Journey: ‘From Leaf to Life’

Lipton shares its vision for connected packaging to enhance consumer engagement, educate consumers on product quality and brewing techniques, and collect data for targeted marketing.

March 31, 2025

How OEMs Can Enhance Beverage Packaging Equipment Needs

Beverage packaging company representatives share needs that can be enhanced by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the era before an expected equipment investment increase.

March 28, 2025

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Community Poll: Flexible Film Recycling

Learn your peers thoughts on how to achieve a circular economy for flexible film recycling

March 26, 2025

Rethinking PCR Procurement for a Circular Future

Experts from the U.S. Plastics Pact and Circular.co explore how shifting procurement strategies—and mindsets—can help unlock demand for post-consumer recycled content.

March 25, 2025

At left, Crystal Baylis, director of strategy and engagement at the U.S. Plastics Pact, and, right, Shannon Gordon, COO of Circular.co