Todd Bukowski, Principal of PTISRecyclingFuturist's Column: Looking Back to Look Forward on EPR and PPWRPTISShaped by decades of evolving sustainability demands, the packaging industry now must move from a period of tepid response to decisive, collaborative action to build a circular future by 2035.September 10, 2025Operational ExcellenceLooking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to WatchAccording to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.October 7, 2024HomeLegal update on BPA, Reportable Food Registry, GRAS and moreAn update on Bisphenol A (BPA), Food Safety Modernization Act, Reportable Food Registry, and FTC Green Guidelines, and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).November 8, 2010FlexiblesPPi Technologies launches innovative pouch equipmentPPi Technologies showcased a couple of innovative pouch making equipment machines at their Pack Expo booth.November 6, 2010FlexiblesExopack: A smarter, flexible "bottle" designCoverisSmart Bottle is an innovative line from Ken Wilkes and Exopack.November 3, 2010Material handlingVideojet Technologies Inc: Videojet Technologies Inc: Omega/Videojet track and trace system on displayOmega Design CorporationFROM PACK EXPO 2008: Omega and Videojet showcase complete parent/child e-pedigree system.November 12, 2008FlexiblesLaudenberg: PPi Technologies Global showcases latest in pouch innovationsLaudenbergFROM PACK EXPO 2008: PPi Technologies Global technologies showcased a number of the latest in pouch format and equipment technologies including a new wine, beer, and spirits offerings in a flexible pouch.November 12, 2008FlexiblesNordenia introduces large format pouch with integrated pour spout and handleFROM PACK EXPO 2008: Nordenia’s FlexZibox incorporates in consumer benefits for large format bags with an integrated pour spout and handle. The package also offers a significant GHG and Energy use reduction vs. rigid containers or multi-layered bags.November 10, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRecyclingTerraCycle Launches Aurora, Ill., Operations CenterTerraCycle officially opens a new 100,000-sq-ft operations center in Aurora, Ill., transforming a historic factory into a hub for sorting and distributing hard-to-recycle materials from across North America.HomeKrusteaz Streamlines Packaging Artwork ManagementRecyclingWM Report: CPGs Can Find Brand Loyalty Through Recycling CommitmentsReusable/ReturnableReusable Cup Pilot at Portland Stadiums Relies on RFIDSponsor ContentEngineered Liquid Mixing Systems Increase Process Yield