Sustainable Packaging

Patagonia Partners with Canopy’s Pack4Good Initiative For Sustainable Alternative Packaging

The collaboration with the non-profit aims to reduce Patagonia's reliance on trees by utilizing agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative.

September 12, 2024

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Recycling

Keurig Pays $1.5M SEC Fine Over K-Cup Recyclability

Keurig Dr. Pepper did not disclose that recycling companies expressed concerns over K-Cups recyclability.

September 11, 2024

Webinars

Perfect Packaging Design Driven by MODSIM

In this webinar, we will showcase how simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, with advanced solver technology, helps to replace time-consuming physical prototypes with much faster simulations.

October 8, 2024

Sponsors: Dassault Systèmes

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Package Printing

Fortis Solutions Group Names New CEO

Fortis Solutions Group

Carlos Tapias is appointed new CEO of Fortis Solutions Group, replacing John O. Wynne, Jr., who served for 14 years and will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board.

September 6, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Best Buy Collaborates with Sealed Air on Sustainable Packaging Solutions

The major electronics retailer partnered with Sealed Air to introduce packaging solutions with higher recycled content.

September 6, 2024

Sustainability

Illinois Bans Small Plastic Hotel Toiletries Like Shampoo

A new law will make Illinois hotels eliminate small plastic bottles for shampoo and other care products, replacing them with refillable containers.

September 5, 2024

Package Design

Coca-Cola, Chanel, and Carmencita Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging innovations designed for user engagement from Coca-Cola, Chanel, and Carmencita from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

September 4, 2024

Sustainability

McDonald's Eliminates Plastic Lid from McFlurry Packaging

One year after ditching its large plastic spoon for a smaller alternative, McDonald's is now phasing out the plastic McFlurry cup lid.

September 4, 2024

PMMI News

Boundless Educational Opportunities Available at PACK EXPO International 2024

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore over 150 free educational sessions, engage with industry experts, and experience new show features that offer the latest strategies and innovations shaping the future of packaging and processing.

September 3, 2024

Sustainability

Panasonic Introduces Paper-Based Packaging for Batteries

The Australia-based initiative is expected to eliminate approximately 500 kg of plastic annually, save over 36,000 square meters of paper, and cut CO2 emissions by around 1,450 kg of CO2e each year across Australia and New Zealand.

August 29, 2024

Containers & Closures

Zotefoams’ ReZorce Circular Packaging Beverage Carton Wins German Packaging Award

Zotefoams

The judges described ReZorce fully recyclable HDPE mono-material barrier packaging range as a ‘sustainable alternative to beverage cartons.’

August 26, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever’s Circular Move to Combat Plastic Waste

Unilever has joined USAID and EY to launch the CIRCLE Alliance, a new public-private initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution

August 26, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Google Achieves 100% Plastic-Free Hardware Packaging

Google achieved its goal of plastic-free hardware packaging one year ahead of schedule.

August 22, 2024