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Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 24, 2024

Capri-Sun's new mono-material pouches include a tethered cap to align with upcoming EU recycling regulations.

Students Display Robotics Talents at ‘Future Innovators Robotics Showcase’

High school teams demonstrate the next generation of robotics and automation skills in the spirited competition at PACK EXPO International.

October 23, 2024

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Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry

Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.

October 23, 2024

Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified fiber, a new paper-based package will reduce the plastic used across all Vital Proteins canister offerings by more than 90%.

Untangling the Thermoform Recycling Conundrum

Thermoform packaging waste is an excellent source of rPET, but collection and sorting challenges must be overcome to make it a profitable commodity for MRFs.

October 22, 2024

(From l. to r.) Megan Moore of NAPCOR, Zach Muscato of Plastic Ingenuity, and Jeff Snyder of Rumpke explained the challenges related to thermoform recycling.

MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot

EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm and robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum and HDPE, valuable material that otherwise would have gone into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports further CMI can-capture efforts.

October 22, 2024

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The Business of MRFs Explained

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, three prominent recyclers discuss how MRFs are navigating today's economic and technological challenges.

October 22, 2024

(From l. to r.) Jim Marcinko of WM, Justin Davis of AMP, and Jeff Snyder, of Rumpke Waste & Recycling explained the economics of MRFs.

Nestlé Continues to Embrace Paper with New Quality Street Tub

The new paper-based carton for Quality Street sweets for Christmas offers the same shape and brand color, but is now 100% curbside recyclable.

October 21, 2024

The paper carton for Quality Street enables more boxes to fit on a pallet and is said to have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. Image courtesy of Smurfit Westrock.

The Major CPGs Committing to Carbon Emission Reduction Pledges

Companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and more have set their sustainability goalposts over the next decades with these carbon emission goals and pledges.

October 18, 2024

Companies are examining their entire operations, including the impacts of those they work with, to lower their carbon emissions.

Frank's RedHot, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Don Smallgoods Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement

See a few examples of packaging innovations designed for user engagement from Frank's RedHot, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Don Smallgoods from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 18, 2024

Frank's RedHot's new PET bottle mirrors the shape and details of the original glass bottle while adding usability features.

Google Writes, and Shares, the Book on Plastic-Free Packaging

Available to all brands, Google’s ‘Plastic-Free Packaging Design Guide’ details the solutions it developed to eliminate plastic from its packaging, including technologies and suppliers.

October 17, 2024

David Bourne of Google shared the company’s journey to develop 100% plastic-free packaging by 2023.

Paper Cable Ties Eliminate 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties

After removing the plastic blister and plastic cable tie from its blister card packaging, Munchkin replaces them with a paper cable tie and backing plate, for 133,000 lb less plastic.

October 16, 2024

For product categories such as these infant spoons, Munchkin is using a new paper cable tie with a molded pulp backing plate to hold the products in place on the blister card.

Colgate, Amazon Report ‘History-Making’ Progress with AI for Recycling

AI provider Glacier develops custom programs for Colgate and Amazon to detect tube and bioplastic packaging, respectively, as it makes its way through MRF sorting systems.

October 15, 2024

As Rebecca Hu of Glacier and Greg Corra of Colgate-Palmolive explained, AI is enabling the collection of tube recycling data in real time at the MRF.

Operational Excellence

Packaging Consultants Council is Back

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) has relaunched the PCC as a central hub for companies seeking packaging experts and consultants with diverse industry experience.

October 14, 2024

Rob Kaszubowski, managing director, packaging optimization, NTT DATA

Packaging Machinery Market Likely to See Slowest Growth Since 2020

The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to see a short-lived dip in growth in 2024 but pick up speed in the years ahead.

October 11, 2024

Pandemic-related backlogs in machinery purchases largely cleared by late 2023, resulting in a decline in market growth.

A Pizza Hut Box’s Trip from Table, to Recycling, to Table Again

A collaborative initiative between Pizza Hut and Smurfit WestRock aims to enhance pizza box recyclability, addressing challenges and promoting sustainable practices across diverse U.S. municipalities.

October 10, 2024

'It's not a myth, we do use it when it's picked up from your curbside,' said Lisa Bowles Smurfit WestRock at SPC Advance of pizza boxes in recycling streams.

Coca-Cola Creates Closed-Loop Stadium Recycling System

Partnering with closed-loop venues as well as MRFs and reclaimers, Coca-Cola is ensuring recycled bottles and cans end up back in its packaging.

October 10, 2024

Jim Velky, senior director of sustainability, Coca-Cola

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions

See a few examples of bio-based and compostable packaging innovations from Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 10, 2024

Starbucks is trialing its fiber-based cold cups in the U.K. to ensure the new material can offer the same performance as existing solutions.

New Film Recycling Directory, Validated Data, Breathe Life into Store Drop-Off

At SPC Advance a panel of General Mills, RRS, PLASTICS, & GreenBlue's How2Recycle claimed accelerating progress behind flexible film recycling, store drop-off, and wider film recycling thanks to the newly formed Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)

October 9, 2024

(from left) Johnson, Keenan, and Nowak dissect store drop-off, How2Recycle's label designation, underlying data, and the future of flexible film recycling.

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