Sustainable Packaging

Multinational retailer on forefront of sustainability action

In case you missed it: catch up on the fifth in a series from the 2018 Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference.

April 15, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging

What is the most sustainable package for baby food?

That’s the question answered by a new case study from the Flexible Packaging Assn. that compares the environmental footprint of flexible pouches versus glass jars and thermoformed tubs.

April 15, 2019

Sustainability

Smog-busters: Dell uses ink made from pollution

New technology captures emissions from diesel generators to create carbon black for ink, which Dell India is using to print 125,000 cases per month.

April 14, 2019

Sustainability

Nestlé Waters Pure Life bottle awarded for use of 100% rPET

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has named Nestlé Waters North America as its 2019 Design for Recycling Award winner.

April 13, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Live from the Walmart 2019 Sustainability Milestone Meeting

Walmart provides update on Project Gigaton, while CPGs share announcements on new commitments around sustainable packaging.

April 10, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Top sustainability issues in today’s European packaging market

In case you missed it: catch up on the fourth in a series from the 2018 Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference.

April 10, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

New technologies for PET enable recycled content and recycling

At The Packaging Conference, materials and equipment suppliers introduce innovations to facilitate greater recycled content in PET packaging and increase recyclability of this format.

April 9, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Landfill reduction efforts drive growth for biodegradable films

A new report forecasts the growth of biodegradable films through 2023 and provides a breakdown of those markets where its use will be most prevalent.

April 8, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Plasma gasification can enable circular economy sustainability for packaging

As we realize that the 3Rs approach is failing to achieve our sustainability objectives, plasma gasification stands out as the most promising solution.

April 8, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

New technology for fully recyclable paper cups

In case you missed it: catch up on the third in a series from the 2018 Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference.

April 5, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

ALDI announces commitments around plastic packaging reduction

The grocery chain joins the ranks of those CPGs and retailers that have set goals around reducing their use of plastic packaging and facilitating the recycling of the material.

April 3, 2019

Flexibles

Which coffee package is the most sustainable?

A new report includes comparative Life Cycle Assessments of three ground coffee packaging formats: a flexible stand-up pouch, a steel can, and a rigid plastic canister.

March 31, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Report: Chemical recycling presents $10 billion opportunity in U.S.

A key enabler for a circular economy for plastics, advanced chemical recycling technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we make, use, and reuse plastic resources.

March 26, 2019