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Coke Europe Adopts Tethered Closure, Follows EU Directive
A new tethered closure on Coca-Cola bottles makes the closure less likely to be littered, and more likely to be recycled. The Proxima tethered closure format recently won a Technology Excellence Award for Sustainability from PMMI at PACK EXPO.
January 27, 2023
Berry’s closure for Coca-Cola is based on its patented CompactFlip hinge solution. It is the first to be used in conjunction with the new lightweight 26-mm GME30.40 neck, developed by the Cetie Single-Use Plastics Group.
Myro’s Body Wash Concentrate Creates a ‘Magic Moment’
D2C body care brand Myro selects a squeezable aluminum tube for its body wash gel concentrate and pairs it with a durable, reusable PETG bottle, ‘Made for keeps, not the landfill.’
January 27, 2023
Says Myro CEO Greg Laptevsky, 'A lot of people are referencing a ‘magic moment’ of turning tap water into body wash—all waste-free.”
Smart Packaging Illustrates Ongoing Industrial Revolution
The AIPIA World Congress proved smart packaging holds promise for brand objectives like traceability, recyclability, consumer engagement, food waste reduction, and supply chain logistics. Can tech suppliers band together to deliver total solutions?
January 23, 2023
The AIPIA World Congress in Amsterdam was convened in person for the first time since 2019, and given the long interval since we last visited, the technology and had advanced considerably.
Bower Collective Uses Digital Passport for Circular Home Reuse/Refill Model
This D2C home care company invites consumers to scan an on-pack QR for directions, provenance info, and other engaging content. Meanwhile, logistics and performance information is gleaned at each scan, both on the filling lines and upon collection.
January 23, 2023
Bower Collective uses an on-pack QR code to provide provenance information and directions to foster consumer engagement once scanned with a smartphone in the home. Meanwhile, for Bower, logistics and performance information is gleaned at each scan, both on the filling lines and upon collection as the empty pouches are mailed back, forming a reusable, refillable, circular system.
German Supermarket METRO Experiments with Dynamic Pricing
Using smart packaging to track expiration dates on fresh foods, METRO is able to reduce the price associated with a product as the expiration date approaches. Consumers expecting to eat the food immediately get a price break, while others pay full price.
January 23, 2023
As products get closer to their expiration date, prices are dropped accordingly, creating an incentive for consumers to purchase near-expiration fresh foods if they intend to consume them soon. German retailer and wholesaler METRO tested the concept with provider Wasteless and is rolling it out over more stores.
Marley Spoon Meal Kits Guarantee Freshness with Sensors
Meal kit services are often at the mercy of third-party delivery services that could mistreat fresh food and produce contents, or allow them out of temperature exclusion zones. Here's how Marley Spoon used smart packaging sensors to overcome the problem.
January 23, 2023
Consumers are invited to scan the sensor upon receipt of the meal kit to confirm freshness, giving confidence that the ingredients inside have been properly refrigerated during transit and are safe to consume, all the while feeding valuable supply chain data back to the brand owner.
D2C Brand Myro Develops ‘Waste Reducing’ Deodorant System
Plastic-neutral body care brand Myro launches a refillable/reusable deodorant packaging system, with a refill pod that uses 50% less plastic than traditional deodorant sticks.
January 24, 2023
The colors and graphics chosen for Myro’s case and refill packs are all about conveying optimism.
Southern Recipe Small Batch Recognized For Packaging Design
The brand's packaging, conceptualized by Cyber Graphics, was recognized in Graphic Design USA's American Package Design Awards.
January 24, 2023
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Pantone Unveils Color of the Year 2023
Learn about the origins of Pantone’s vibrant and energetic Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta 18-750, and how it can be used to create dynamic packaging and graphics.
January 23, 2023
In this year’s Color of the Year selection process, Pantone says it observed a heightened appreciation and awareness of nature represented by countless lifestyle trends.
Above & Beyond Pursues ‘Refillable Universe,’ Starting with Lip Balm
U.K. brand above & beyond begins its journey to eliminate single-use packaging by introducing a lip balm in a reusable aluminum case, with refills in a bio-based, compostable pack.
January 20, 2023
A refillable/reusable lip-balm packaging system from above & beyond includes a metallic, dome-shaped case and product refills packaged in bio-based material.
2023 Ameristar Competition Opens
Hosted and judged by a jury of packaging professionals and industry experts, our annual AmeriStar Awards competition aims to identify the best in professional and student packaging design solutions.
January 18, 2023
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SC Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser Get in the Reusable Packaging Game
Major CPG brands launch reusable packaging systems for their household cleaning products that consumers can refill at home using clever concentrate systems.
January 13, 2023
SC Johnson’s Dissolve system includes dissolvable pod concentrates and a reusable PET spray bottle.
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