Achievements

Petroleum Packaging Council (Chicago, IL) will fund university scholarships to junior and senior packaging science students at Clemson University, Michigan State University and California Polytechnic State University.

Mar 31st, 2000
Creative Packaging Corp. accepts the McKesson Supplier Certification Award: (from left) Tom Wilcox, Wade Utsunomiya, Jerry Somme
Creative Packaging Corp. accepts the McKesson Supplier Certification Award: (from left) Tom Wilcox, Wade Utsunomiya, Jerry Somme

Creative Packaging Corp. (Buffalo Grove, IL) was presented the Supplier Certification Award from McKesson Water Products Co.

International Paper (Purchase, NY) is the recipient of the World Environment Center’s Gold Medal for Intl. Corporate Environmental Achievement.

Liberty Paper Inc. (New Hope, MN) hosted Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, presenting him with a plaque commemorating the company’s 1995 start-up.

Wisdom Adhesives (Franklin Park, IL) celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.

NorthStar Print Group (Milwaukee, WI) became the first printer to be designated a Clean Corporate Citizen by the state of Michigan.

ISO 9001 certification: Multisorb Technologies, Inc. (Buffalo, NY).

ISO 9002 certification: National Starch and Chemical (Bridgewater, NJ) for its Rayong, Thailand, plant; Adept Technology, Inc. (San Jose, CA).

Companies in this article
Multisorb Technologies
Adept Technology
Citizen America Corp.
Liberty Paper, Inc.
Michigan State University School of Packaging
Clemson University
NorthStar Print Group
Creative Packaging Corp.
International Paper
Dasani
Monolayer Label Shrinks Dasani’s Footprint
Dasani replaced a multilayer label with a thinner, monolayer film made from BOPP, resulting in increased sustainability, enhanced operational efficiency, and cost savings opportunities.
Jun 2nd, 2020
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Cargill Reports Progress in Achieving Sustainability Goals in Critical Supply Chains
Company is working toward meaningful, sustainable impact on land use, climate, and water.
Jun 1st, 2020
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Voice of the Packaging Industry: Sustainable Packaging
Sixty CPGs were interviewed for a new sustainability report by PMMI Business Intelligence. They had much to say about machines, materials, new formats and sustainable initiatives, as well as what they need from suppliers.
Jun 1st, 2020
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Reusable Packaging and Hygiene
The latest article from The Inner Loop, the Reusable Packaging Association's blog which explores the impact of reusable packaging on our planet - and our lives.
May 29th, 2020
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Sustainability in Secondary Packaging Lines
Secondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.
May 27th, 2020
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Free Download: Global Buying Green Report
Conducted by the Boston Consulting Group, this new Buying Green Report from Trivium Packaging documents the responses of 15,620 consumers across the U.S., Europe, and South America.
May 26th, 2020
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Looking Ahead to New Packaging Material Innovation
Packaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.
May 22nd, 2020
Accepting the Excellence Award on behalf of The Kroger Company is Joe O'Connor (left) and Polymer Logistics is Paul Pederson (center).
Deadline Extended: Reusable Packaging Excellence Award 2020
Companies can submit applications through June 30.
May 18th, 2020
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Machine Efficiency and the Impacts of Sustainable Packaging
Many primary packaging lines are no longer dedicated to a single product as SKUs increase, impacting line efficiency. Sustainable material changes may also create challenges.
May 13th, 2020
Each & Every has rolled out a 2.5-oz deodorant tube made from bioplastic and a special black colorant that the company says can be detected by infrared scanners for recycling.
Sugarcane and Corn: ‘Ingredients Matter’ in New Deodorant Packaging
Vegan, cruelty-free deodorant from Each & Every introduces primary packaging made from sugarcane-based plastic and a corn-based bioplastic shipping envelope.
May 11th, 2020
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Quest for a Plastic Packaging Circular Economy
Eliminating unnecessary plastic, sustainable innovation, and circulating plastic within the economy are the three goals of more than 450 global partner companies seeking to keep plastic waste out of the environment.
May 11th, 2020
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PPC Flexible Packaging Launches Sustainability Portfolio
PPC Flexible Packaging, a manufacturer of custom flexible packaging for specialty food, healthcare, and horticultural markets, launches PPC Green, its new sustainability portfolio.
May 11th, 2020
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions
C-P Flexible Packaging launches C-P GreenStream sustainable flexible packaging options designed for sustainability utilizing post-consumer recycled content, recyclable materials, compostable materials, and downgauged materials.
May 8th, 2020
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Sustainable Package Reformatting on the Rise
According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, over half of CPGs are changing product packaging to meet sustainability goals by moving from one format to another.
May 8th, 2020
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Syntegon Unveils Sustainable, Intelligent Machine Design
Following a major corporate rebranding, the food and pharma packaging OEM launches its first virtual show as a platform to introduce new products and interact with customers.
May 7th, 2020
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Printpack Continues to Build its Green Team
Printpack has expanded its sustainability team, which will be led by Dave McLain, Sustainability Director. It will be challenged with developing product platforms of more sustainable flexible packaging and bringing those platforms to market.
May 7th, 2020
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Campbell Announces New Sustainable Packaging Goals
4 goals include increasing recyclability, recycled content, consumer education, and infrastructure development.
May 6th, 2020
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Inhance Technologies’ Barrier Packaging Process Recognized as Recyclable
Inhance Technologies, an international manufacturer of polymer materials science solutions, announced its barrier packaging technology was recognized as fully recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE).
May 5th, 2020
With the pandemic, the amount of single use plastic and packaging is growing, and if not disposed of properly by the consumer, will head for the landfill.
March/April Sustainability Update: COVID-19 Changes the Plastics Conversation, but CPGs Still Innovating
The coronavirus raises concerns about reusable packaging and deals a blow to recycling, but amidst the uncertainty, CPGs and associations still work toward greater packaging sustainability.
May 4th, 2020
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The Shifting Sustainability Model
New packaging sustainability information unveiled at PMMI's virtual Executive Leadership Conference addresses the need for environmentally-friendly packaging, even as questions arise about how COVID-19 will impact the future.
Apr 29th, 2020
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Material Innovation Key to Achieving Sustainable Packaging Strategy
The market will continue to see innovations in the selection of sustainable packaging materials, as more companies embrace sustainable options.
Apr 27th, 2020
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Top Five Functional Machine Improvements for Sustainable Packaging Operations
Packaging methods and machinery must not be overlooked as vital components to a sustainable packaging strategy.
Apr 21st, 2020
Beginning May 1 these paper tubes for deodorant from P&G will be available in 500 Walmart stores in the U.S.
P&G Debuts Paper Deodorant Tube
Procter & Gamble Beauty has announced that beginning this May at 500 Walmart stores in the U.S., both Old Spice and Secret brand deodorants will be introduced in all-paper, plastic-free, tube packaging.
Apr 20th, 2020
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Recycling Takes Another Hit During Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic is creating a growing waste crisis even as we see images of the earth’s environment clearing from less pollution.
Apr 13th, 2020
Anheuser-Busch InBev, one of the largest brewers in the world, will use KeelClip in its U.K. market this spring for some of its brands, including Bud Light. Photo courtesy of Graphic Packaging International.
An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Six-Pack Plastic Rings
KeelClip’s paperboard technology delivers sustainability, branding, and functionality benefits that may convince brands to ditch single-use plastic can carriers for good.
Apr 9th, 2020
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Tales From the Front: Packaging Environment a Hotbed of Activity
In the world of environmental pressures on packaging, signs are pointing more strongly in both directions: Industry efforts and messaging are becoming more powerful.
Apr 6th, 2020
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Reusable Egg Carton in Pilot
Humane egg brand Pete and Gerry’s Organics offers durable PP egg cartons that consumers can fill with loose eggs in a pilot for a reusable packaging scheme.
Apr 4th, 2020
Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Inc., and founder of Loop
How Safe is Reusable Packaging During COVID-19?
Last year, Loop launched its revolutionary shopping platform anchored by reusable packaging. Here, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle and the driving force behind Loop, provides an update on the platform and how it’s faring in light of COVID-19.
Apr 3rd, 2020
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Call for Applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced the opening of the application period for the 9th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award.
Mar 17th, 2020
Concerns over the long-term impact of the coronavirus outbreak on key European recycling markets sharply escalated last week following the adoption of further containment measures across the continent.
European Recycling Markets Reel from Coronavirus
Changes in consumer behavior, the reduced cost of virgin materials, logistics disruptions and other trends driven by COVID-19 may have a lasting effect on the European recycling industry.
Mar 30th, 2020
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Fighting Back Against Anti-Plastics Legislation
At the CPA Annual Meeting, FPA President Alison Keane shares how the organization is working to help shape legislation around plastic packaging, rather than just react to it.
Mar 26th, 2020
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Opinion: COVID-19 Swings “Reusable” from Good to Bad
Mar 25th, 2020