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Recycling
Dr. Pfleger Arzneimittel GmbH Launches Recyclable Pastille Blister
For its throat lozenge samples, Dr. Pfleger collaborated with ETIMEX Primary Packaging.
April 8, 2024
Dr. Pfleger's ipalat throat pastilles in Etimex's recyclable PURELAY monoblister.
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Standing Out with Sustainable Strategies in Craft Beer and Spirits
Craft beer and spirits producers can connect with eco-conscious consumers through sustainability strategies including material switches, better labeling, and lightweighting.
April 4, 2024
Material switches are one way craft producers can connect with sustainability-focused consumers.
Sustainable Packaging
Chanel, Tesco, and Dulux Introduce Post-Consumer Recycled Material Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of packaging made with post-consumer recycled content from Chanel, Tesco, and Dulux from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
April 4, 2024
Chanel's new 'Le Volume' mascara packaging contains between 10% and 20% PCR aluminum, depending on the model.
E-commerce/D2C packaging
Live at SPC Impact: Right-sizing Amazon Private Brands' Packaging
Amazon redesigns that simplify packaging, while remaining mostly consumer neutral, are worth making. Also, brands can get certified and rewarded for compact packaging on a virtual shelf, instead of getting lost on a real one.
April 3, 2024
Certain SKUs of Amazon private label batteries, packaged in SIOC, were too frequently co-packed in multi-product orders at Amazon fulfillment centers. The robust corrugated packaging that made them SIOC-ready wasn't being used for its original purpose, and only added weight and space within a shipping case.
Workforce
Report: 1/2 of New Manufacturing Jobs Could Remain Open by 2033
A Deloitte and MFI study found that 1.9 million out of 3.8 million new jobs would remain unfilled, underscoring the need for employee-focused strategies to keep up with growth.
April 3, 2024
Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute’s new report, “Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies.”
Digital Transformation
Rockwell Reveals 10 Vulnerabilities in 3 Popular Products
Users are urged to implement best practices to mitigate the potential risks with FactoryTalk, PowerFlex and Arena Simulation.
April 3, 2024
Company issues three security advisories highlighting 10 vulnerabilities in its FactoryTalk, PowerFlex, and Arena Simulation products
Recycling
Live at SPC Impact: Collaboration's the Key to Unlocking Circularity
It's starting to seem that supply chain stakeholder collaboration might be the key to unlocking the circular economy of packaging materials.
April 2, 2024
GreenBlue's Paul Nowak focused on action as a source of hope in a sea of despair-worthy climate and packaging sustainability news.
Sustainable Packaging
British Crisp Co. Launches First Recyclable Paper Chip Bag
The British Crisp Co.’s paper chip bag uses new polymer technology to achieve curbside recyclability in a first for the format.
March 29, 2024
The British Crisp Co.'s new bags use paper with Hydropol polymer technology as a plastic alternative.
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E-Commerce Challenges and Opportunities for Craft Producers
As the e-commerce channel grows for craft beer and spirits, producers need to work through legal and logistical challenges to successfully deliver products to consumers’ doorsteps.
March 28, 2024
As more consumers purchase alcohol online, craft beer and spirits producers need to ensure their packaging can withstand the rough handling of e-commerce distribution.
Containers & Closures
Coke's ‘First in Decades’ PET Lightweighting Project Sends Supply Chain Ripples
A new lightweighting project reduces the weight of 12-, 16.9-, and 20-oz PET bottles from 21 to 18.5 g. That'll help reduce PET by 3 million metric tons by 2025, but how will the supply chain react? We asked Alejandro Santamaria, Coke's senior director.
March 27, 2024
All small PET bottles in 12 oz, 16.9 oz and 20 oz will be lightweighted from 21 g to 18.5 g for all The Coca-Cola Company’s sparkling brands, Minute Maid Refreshments, and Minute Maid Aguas Frescas in the U.S. and Canada.
Sustainable Packaging
Plastics Industry Association Educates Consumers, Policymakers on Recycling
Patrick Krieger of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) shares updates on the association’s Recycling is Real video campaign and discusses the organization's new initiative to increase flexible film recycling.
March 26, 2024
Patrick Krieger, Vice President of Sustainability, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Sustainable Packaging
Reports: Collaboration, Shared Systems Vital for Reuse Revolution
New reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Oceana describe the scale of the plastic pollution crisis and outline solutions for scaling reusable packaging systems.
March 25, 2024
Reusable Packaging
Containers & Closures
Salt Shaker Redesign Results in Maximum Recyclability
A new shaker for JOZO table salt is made entirely from recyclable PP, including the in-mold label, which detaches from the container during recycling for a higher-quality recyclate.
March 25, 2024
JOZO’s new salt shaker container is made entirely of polypropylene, including the in-mold label. During recycling, the label detaches from the container, resulting in a high-purity PP recyclate.
Sustainable Packaging
Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations
Read which UK protein bar company's bio-based packaging innovation includes an edible wrapper.
March 25, 2024
Yoplait's new recyclable board cartons reduce its yogurt packaging by 50% compared to the previous plastic pots.
Sustainability
Biopolymer Coating Makes Paper Noodle Cup Compostable
Learn how South Korean C-store CU introduced a microwavable noodle product in a paper cup that, with one tweak, is now both home- and industrially compostable.
March 22, 2024
Biopolymer coated cup
Package Design
Craft Producers Investing in Label Premiumization
As craft producers explore label premiumization strategies like tactile and smart features, OEMs should be ready to successfully accommodate such changes.
March 21, 2024
Craft producers can use unique visual or tactile features to help draw customers in and communicate a feeling of luxury.
Robotics
Cobot Palletizers Brew Big Benefits for Coffee Company
Chicago-area coffee company Napco Brands installs two cobot palletizers to speed production and free up eight operators to handle more specialized tasks.
March 21, 2024
The Robotiq Palletizing Solution with the UR10e cobot handles 1,500 boxes per day in a two-shift operation
Home
Range of Multilayer Refill Pouches Expands to Monomaterial PE
Zacros used PACK EXPO Las Vegas to introduce its Mono Solutions line of monomaterial refill pouches with integral spout. These consist of three layers of PE, plus EVOH in a sufficiently small quantity to still qualify for recycling via in-store drop-off.
March 20, 2024
Spouted standard (multilayer) and monomaterial refill pouches are available printed, or brands can employ p-s labels (left) to lower the MOQ. 1-L, 500-mL, and 250-mL sizes are available.
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