Plastics group form alliance

In a move designed to foster stronger cross-border ties, the American Plastics Council and the Canadian Plastics Industry Assn. have announced that they have forged an alliance designed to enhance the relationship between the two organizations.

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The groups will seek opportunities to create synergies and increase both groups’ effectiveness as they address environmental, health, safety and other public policy issues related to plastics. Phone APC at 703/253-0615 or CPIA at 905/678-7405.

Fiber-based cups will roll out for Kraft Mac & Cheese some time in 2021.

Fiber-based Cup for Mac & Cheese

Kraft Mac & Cheese, a beloved staple on American tables for more than 80 years, today announced it is developing and testing the brand’s first-ever recyclable fiber-based microwavable cup.

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Magnum Tub is First to Use Certified Circular Plastic

The indulgent ice cream brand pioneers the use of recycled plastic, with the material sourced from mixed plastic waste converted to plastic resin feedstock through advanced recycling.

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Loop and 7th Generation Chat with Packaging World

Tom Szaky of Loop and Kelly Murosky from Seventh Generation discuss returnable and reusable packaging options during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall--watch the 8 minute video.

Amcor Recognized by CDP for Advancements in Sustainability

Amcor was awarded a A- grade for Climate Change in CDP’s annual ratings, highlighting the company’s decisive actions towards a more sustainable future.

Three Timely Trends Evident at PACK EXPO Connects

Flexible packaging's move to monolayer, paperboard can handles, and remote monitoring/access were evident in all corners of the online event.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

Counting Down the Top Four Dow Awards: #1 Henkel Invests in Recycled Plastic with a Social Cause

This award winner represent the most innovative packaging breakthroughs in categories ranging from food and beverage to personal care, with a strong focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

Loop Expands into Quick Service Restaurants

An update on Packaging World’s coverage of Burger King and Tim Hortons’ upcoming pilot of reusable packaging under the Loop platform includes new information from Matthew Banton, Head of Innovation and Sustainability, Burger King Global.

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Flexible Packaging: Hard to Recycle, but Green

Flexible packaging is a defensible choice in the era of sustainability.

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Counting Down the Top Three AmeriStar Awards: #3 Coke Rolls Out Paperboard Carrier

This top 2020 AmeriStar Award winner makes the packaging industry proud by giving consumers great interactions and experiences with creative pack designs.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #1: 20 New Sustainable Packaging Innovations

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's report on the Top 20 sustainable packaging innovations took the #1 spot on the list.

“Our customers not only have the experience of managing their balance through a virtual wallet and seeing the environmental impact it has but can also keep track of the credits they generate by reutilizing, check expiration dates, and controlling each product they are buying”, says Business Development Director of Algramõ.

Chile's Algramõ, a Heavyweight of Circularity

With a successful model of packaging refill and reuse, the Chilean company is expanding its operations in Latin America and the United States. Currently present in New York, in 2021 Algramõ is targeting Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, and Europe.

Beginning May 1 these paper tubes for deodorant from P&G will be available in 500 Walmart stores in the U.S.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #2: P&G Debuts Paper Deodorant Tube

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on a paper-based deodorant tube from Procter & Gamble Beauty came in at #2 on the list.

LOLI Beauty uses recycled, recyclable, and refillable food-grade glass containers for its micellars (e.g., tonics, toners, and serums) and its balms and powders.

Home Compostable Bags for Zero-Waste Beauty Brand

As part of its holistic strategy to ‘stir up a clean + conscious change,’ D2C superfood beauty company LOLI uses less than 0.5% plastic in its packaging, opting instead for glass jars, paperboard, and compostable courier bags.

P&G is greatly expanding the use of its award-winning Eco-Box format.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #4: P&G Greatly Expands Eco-Box Portfolio

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on P&G's expanded Eco-Box portfolio landed at #4 on the list.

Henkel Hair Color Tubes Converting to 100% Recycled Aluminum

Henkel hair color brand Diadem is one of the first brands in the company’s Beauty Care portfolio to transition to 100% recycled aluminum tube, with the complete product range already using the new tube.

It took nearly 10 years for Numi to develop its compostable overwrap for individual tea bags.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #5: Compostable Overwrap for Tea Bags

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on compostable overwraps for tea bags came in at #5.

Left to right are Senior Global Design Manager Jadalia Britto, Chief Technology Officer Patricia Verduin; Director of Global Packaging Innovation and Sustainability Greg Corra; and Global Packaging Director Personal & Home Care Jose Luis Molinar.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #6: According to Colgate, Packaging's Day has Come

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' View from the Top report on packaging and sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive landed at #6.

Roberta Barbieri, Vice President Global Sustainability, PepsiCo

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #7: PepsiCo Accelerates Plastic Waste Reduction Efforts

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's' report on PepsiCo's plastic waste reduction initiatives, came in at #7.

Survey interviewees expressed a sense of caution around in-store refill models, such as this one at U.K.’s Waitrose supermarket, due to issues such as product shelf life.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #9: Alternatives to Plastic Packaging Not Always More Sustainable

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's report entitled Alternatives to Plastic Packaging Not Always More Sustainable, landed at #9.

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According to research from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, just 10 river systems—eight in Asia and two in Africa—carry 90% of the plastic that ends up in the ocean.

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #10: Solutions for a Circular Plastics Economy

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's report on The Packaging Conference's take on a Circular Plastics Economy checks in at #10.

Packaging Experts Partner to Increase Efficiency of Running Compostable Films

The collaboration between ULMA Packaging and TIPA will optimize ULMA box motion and flow-wrapping machines to run with compostable films, matching conventional plastic’s performance and machinability.

Edible-Oil Bottle is 22% Lighter Than Competition

Brazilian company launches a new PET bottle for its edible oil that weighs four grams less than standard bottles while providing greater productivity and sustainability benefits.

Protein Juice Hits Shelves in Custom PET Bottle

This protein-infused juice application uses a custom PET bottle that the company says is both sustainable and able to withstand the rigors of a hot-fill process.

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Sustainable Packaging Innovation Workshop White Paper

RCD Packaging Innovation hosted the Redefining Flexible Films Innovation Workshop and offers the results of the workshop in a white paper.

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Paper Bottles Gaining Momentum for New Liquid Product Rollouts

Paper bottles as a practical, commercialized reality, by Packaging World’s Editor Emeritus, Pat Reynolds.

Caption: Primal Kitchen’s new line of bowls and skillets, launched in April 2020, are available D2C via Thrive Market, or in leading retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, Wegmans and more.

Sustainable Bio-Based Tray Made in the USA

Ancestral health brand Primal Kitchen, part of Kraft Heinz, is the first to commercialize a new, dual-ovenable molded fiber tray based on U.S.-grown sugarcane.

Kemira Announces Partnership with Danimer Scientific

Kemira, a manufacturer of sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, and Danimer Scientific, a manufacturer of biodegradable materials, will develop biodegradable aqueous barrier coatings for more sustainable paper and board products.

Pierre Pienaar (top left) appoints executive team.

Pierre Pienaar Re-elected as WPO President

Pierre Pienaar was elected president of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) for a second term, commencing January 2021.

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Extracting Oil from Plastic Waste

Dutch company Petrogas—Blue Alp has developed a pro-duction plant to extract oils and fuel from used plastic and has commissioned it for Renasci, located in Oost-ende, Belgium.

Dr. Suppen is the Vice President of the Life Cycle Analysis Committee at the International Organization for Standardization, ISO, and serves as its liaison with this organization´s Circular Economy Committee.

The Circular Economy and ISO

Mexican expert Dr. Nydia Suppen discussed the progress made in defining four new ISO standards for a worldwide application and acceleration of the circular economy concept at EXPO PACK Mexico Webinar.

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Bacardí Scales Biodegradable Bottle

Bacardí Ltd.’s approach to reducing marine plastic pollution is somewhat counter-intuitive.