Erin J. Wolford

Sustainable Packaging
Biopolymers in packaging—some hurdles, but strong signs of growth
Europe has led the charge when it comes to embracing biobased packaging. But new and intriguing applications are surfacing in other parts of the world, including Asia and North and South America.
September 27, 2015
Stonyfield Organic YoBaby Yogurt Multi-Packs, a good example of how bioplastics can bring a lower cost and higher or equivalent performance compared to polystyrene, the petroleum-based material typically used for such a package.
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Teams compete with their packaging machinery at PACK EXPO International after a semester and a half of building.
PACK EXPO
How The PACK Challenge Builds Tomorrow’s Packaging Workforce
The PACK Challenge offers high school students hands-on experience in packaging, fostering industry interest and providing CPGs with opportunities to support future talent.
Each can of Nialis non-alcoholic beer depicts silhouetted hikers or explorers bearing flags—a symbolic nod to Summit’s entry into the NA segment.
Package Design
Package Design Plants a Flag for Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer
The blister pack has achieved an HTP-Cyclos recyclability rating of 87% within the rigid HDPE stream and 73% within the mixed flexible polyolefin stream.
Recycling
Amcor, Mondelez Norden, and Borealis Design Packaging for Recyclability
Paper’s widespread recyclability enables CPGs to incorporate post-consumer materials and reduce use of virgin resources.
Recycling
CPGs Embrace Paper’s Circular Properties, but Shelf Life and Barrier Hurdles Remain
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