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Digital Print For Packaging Us

Gain Digital Print, E-comm, and Supply Chain Insight at DPP

Matt Reynolds, Chief Editor, Packaging World

Clearing Out the Notebook

After two years of all-virtual conferences and exceedingly rare travel, it seems (to me at least) like the dam has broken almost overnight.

Kelby Thayer Promoted to Manager of Operations for Distribution Testing for Smithers

Thayer will be responsible for overseeing client testing programs to ensure all expectations are being met and constantly reviewing capacity and capability needs for additions to the laboratory.

A poly liner (2-4%) will still be used as the project scales, using low-hanging fruit functionality as the project scales.

Live from Smithers' Sustainability in Packaging US: Paper Cap/Closures Soon to be a Reality?

It's unusual for PW to cover pre-commercialized projects. But at Smithers' Sustainability in Packaging US event today in Chicago, we saw a paper-based beverage cap application that's closer to in-market than we'd have thought.

What Do You Think Sustainability in Food Packaging Will Look Like in 2040?

Smithers are undertaking a new study to map the long-term future landscape of sustainable food packaging.

Reduced “Friction” & Pandemic Nudge Pave Way for Smart Packaging

Gone are the clunky apps and poor content experiences that hampered consumer engagement with Intelligent Packaging. As friction abated, the pandemic demonstrated the value of contactless communication, ushering in an Intelligent Packaging renaissance.

The first fully sustainable board game.

How Hasbro is Phasing Out Plastic Packaging

The global toy company plans to eliminate all plastic packaging for new products by the end of 2022 and is introducing two new products that will “bring sustainability to family game night.”

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Sustainability Still a Global Key Packaging Focus, Despite COVID

The packaging industry is in high gear as the pandemic enters year two, searching for innovative solutions to sustainable packaging and e-commerce design demands.

Innovations in Reuse - a Sustainable Solution

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that reuse is a $10 billion+ opportunity that can significantly reduce the environmental impact of single use packaging waste.