Corrugated Packaging Council: Corrugated literature

The Corrugated Packaging Council (Rolling Meadows, IL) offers a set of four brochures that promote the benefits of corrugated packaging. The brochures explain facts about the industry, explore the packaging possibilities for corrugated and show corrugated's environmental attributes.

Corrugated Packaging Council

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Corrugated Packaging Council

Both Starview and Rohrer are excited about the PACK EXPO Las Vegas debut of this All-Paper Blister Pack.

The Debut of an All-Paper Blister Pack

A highlight of the Starview PACK EXPO booth was the All-Paper Blister Packaging Machine, an initiative that has been developed jointly by Starview and paperboard converter Rohrer.

Silgan Manufacturing Sites Receive ISCC PLUS Certification

Silgan Dispensing announced that two of its plants in Connecticut, Thomaston and Watertown, attained ISCC PLUS Certification.

Pregis, Henkel Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Protective Packaging Solutions

Together, they will help advance the development of sustainable protective packaging solutions that meet environmental goals and address future packaging requirements.

PakTech Receives Sustainability Product of the Year Award

The Business Intelligence Group named PakTech’s handles Sustainability Product of the Year in the 2021 Sustainability Awards program.

The 250-mL aluminum bottle is a stock package from Trivium that is direct printed in up to six colors and is topped with a silver screw cap. Photo Credit: Sue Rice @suericecreative

Pelee’s Aluminum Wine Bottles Blossom

Pelee Island Winery expands its packaging options with a 250-mL aluminum bottle for its Lola series that mimics the grace and beauty of its glass bottle counterpart.

Standard Parts for Packaging and Processing Machinery and Equipment

Standard Parts for Packaging and Processing Machinery and Equipment

JW Winco is a leading supplier of Standard Machine Components and Assembly Hardware. Standard parts are extremely versatile in their application and can offer great opportunities. Visit our website to learn more!

The circular system for UPM RafCycle’s LabelLoop portfolio of labels is shown here.

Circular Label System Assists Baker with Zero-Waste Goals

As a way to help meet its ambitious zero-waste commitments, FGF Brands joins a label liner recycling program that collects and recycles waste liner for incorporation into new label facestock.

Included in the line are three clean-ingredient, vegan deodorant varieties—Cucumber Sage, Citrus Vetiver, and Coconut Jasmine—a body balm stick in a Coconut Pineapple scent, and a body lotion stick in Lavender Coconut.

Grove Collaborative is First with Plastic-Free Refillable Deodorant Pack

Company expands its Peach line of clean, vegan personal care products with deodorant and body lotion packaged in a 100% aluminum ‘forever case’ with refills in 100% aluminum cartridges.

Berry Global Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition

Berry Global Group joined The Recycling Partnership’s Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, which is aimed at increasing recycling access for polypropylene.

FlexiBag in Box

Mondi to Introduce Sustainable Innovations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #Booth N9405! Mondi Consumer Flexibles in North America will showcase three new sustainability-driven packaging innovations: FlexiBag in Box, FlexiBag Recyclable, and FlexiBag Recycle Handle.

RRD to Introduce a Single-Source Folding Carton Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #N-8805! R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD) will introduce its end-to-end, single-source folding carton service designed to help brands design for sustainability.

SYNTEGON RPP: HIGH-TECH ROBOTIC SOLUTION WITH EXPERT INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW

SYNTEGON RPP: HIGH-TECH ROBOTIC SOLUTION WITH EXPERT INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW

Automation in packaging is a fast growing trend. The Syntegon RPP platform offers a whole range of possible configurations to suit your requirements. We help you to reach your production targets.

Reusable Deodorant Packaging Helps Keep Consumers Smelling Nice, More Sustainably

Personal care brands are introducing a range of refillable deodorant systems using a various materials and packaging systems to reduce the use of plastic. Watch this Take Five video to find out more.

The FPA has conducted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging.

Call for Entries: 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition

The deadline for entries to the Flexible Packaging Association's esteemed annual awards competition is October 22, 2021.

The reusable bottles for the refill-on-the-go and return-on-the-go systems are made from stainless steel or aluminum for durability.

Unilever Expands Refill Trials in the U.K.

After a successful trial with Asda last year, Unilever is launching the largest refill trial of its kind in the U.K., offering popular personal and household care products in return-on-the-go and refill-on-the-go formats.

Noice natural gel toothpaste comes in an amber glass bottle with reusable pump dispenser. Refills use a screw-top closure.

Reusable, Recyclable Glass Toothpaste Bottle is ‘Noice’

Noice Care offers its natural toothpaste in an amber glass bottle with a reusable pump dispenser for D2C; a reusable, refillable glass bottle is available through the Loop shopping platform.

Torn Apron’s chef-prepared, restaurant-quality grab-and-go meals are packaged in vacuum skin packs that let the bright colors of the fresh ingredients shine through.

Tray Sealer Helps Startup Brand Become a Savory Success

Using a combination of vacuum skin packaging and High Pressure Processing, grab-and-go meal startup Torn Apron is producing 4,000 tray packs/week of restaurant-quality meals that have a shelf life from 50 to 60 days.

The new 100% recycled-content lid now had a longer front flap, providing more billboard space.

‘Cluckin’ Great’ Egg Carton Redesign

Vital Farms increases the sustainability of its shell-egg packaging, with a new carton that uses 100% recycled content for both the molded pulp base and the paperboard lid.

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Graphic Packaging Partners with Coca-Cola HBC Ireland & Northern Ireland’s “World Without Waste” Strategy

Graphic Packaging’s fiber-based technology will eliminate 500 tons of plastic annually.

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EPR Gains Major Momentum

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) got a big boost from brands signed on to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Amcor Makes Transformative Gift to MSU School of Packaging

A $10.8 million gift from global packaging innovator Amcor to the Michigan State University School of Packaging will establish an endowed faculty position focused on sustainability and support renovations to the School of Packaging building.

Eastman Enters into Partnership with Procter & Gamble

Eastman entered into an agreement with Procter & Gamble to further accelerate the transformation of plastic packaging and collaborate on recycling solutions to enable a circular economy.

Brushing up on Toothpaste Packaging Innovations

Take Five video: To reduce the number of toothpaste tubes ending up in landfills each year, both multinationals and startups in the oral care industry are engineering new packaging that is not only recyclable, but in many cases, eye-catching as well.

Colgate Elixir Tops the 2021 IoPP AmeriStar Awards

Colgate Elixir, by Colgate-Palmolive, landed in the top spot as the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) announced the winners of the 2021 AmeriStar Awards competition. There were 24 winners and three student award winners.

ebb is available in four varieties: Electrolyte-Enhanced Wildberry, Immunity Support Orange Mango, Pink Lemonade, and Pure, a flavorless option

Minimalist Design Reflects Cannabis Brand’s Earth-Centered Focus

Ebb-brand dissolvable THC powder is packaged in an earth-friendly, child-resistant paperboard tube with simple yet colorful graphics that let the product speak for itself.

Sacred Serve gelato is available in Matcha Mint Chip, Chaga Chocolate, Coconut Salted Caramel, and Saffron Chai Spice varieties.

Emerging Brand Debuts First 100% Recyclable Ice Cream Carton

Sacred Serve plant-based gelato uses a unique paperboard ice cream carton design that is now made from 100% virgin, food-safe paperboard and a food-safe, water-based barrier coating.

Among packaging factors, sustainable packaging, at 42%, is the factor most likely to compel online shoppers to be a return customer.

8 Packaging Trends Shaping the E-commerce Landscape

New e-commerce study reveals the importance of sustainable packaging and consumers’ preferences around inner packaging components and gift-like attributes in purchase decisions.

The newly patented packaging option, slated to be released to the market in late 2021, makes use of a mono-material while holding up to retort’s challenges.

Recycle-Ready for Pet Food Retort Pouches

Retort pouches are popular for moist and semi-moist pet food manufacturers because of their light weight. But finding a pouch material that can withstand retort conditions with excellent barrier properties while being recycle-ready has been a challenge.

Collaborations Expand Paper Packaging’s Potentials

“Imagine that all plastic packaging in your store one day has disappeared, and eventually all glass bottles and metal cans; that all packages are made of renewable materials that can be recycled or returned to nature without harm.”

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Georgia-Pacific Expands Manufacturing of Curbside Recyclable Paper Padded Mailers for E-Commerce

Georgia-Pacific’s new facilities will support the growing demand for more sustainable shipping envelopes.

Pregis Flo Pak Bio Loose Fill

Pregis Receives Industrial Compostable Certification

Pregis received the industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products—The Bio One (green, using natural food coloring) and The Clean Bio One (white) chips.

CPGs in Maine will pay fees based on the costs of recycling for each packaging material used.

Maine First State to Charge CPG Fee for Packaging Material Recycling

Maine passed the nation’s first bill to place the cost of recycling on CPGs instead of the consumer, while also offering incentives to those who use recyclable packaging. Oregon is expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.