Sustainable Packaging

Reverse logistics services in East Asia boosting returnable transport packaging demand

New report says returnable transport packaging is a type of reverse logistics that ensures a more efficient supply chain system with improved service quality.

March 12, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging

12 winners in NextGen Cup Challenge reimagine the future of the fiber to-go cup

Winners represent innovations in cup liners, new materials, and reusable service models; six will be provided with support, testing, and piloting to get their solutions on shelf.

March 12, 2019

Sustainability

IKEA and the power of the brown box

A company that views packaging as part of the product had 957 million store visits and $38.8 billion Euro retail sales in 2018, so they must be doing something right.

March 7, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Lush goes all the way

U.K. maker of bath bombs, perfume, skin care and hair care products doubles down on commitment to sustainability with “naked” stores touting no packaging at all.

March 7, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Fit4style spray revs sports nutrition market

Portable energy spray in a replaceable pouch/sachet helps boost stamina during high-endurance workouts and sports activities.

March 5, 2019

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Flat wine bottle gets complementary case

London-based Garçon Wines, inventors of the eco-friendly Flat Wine Bottle, has launched an innovative 10-count corrugated case that will significantly cut carbon emissions and logistics costs from the supply chain of wine.

March 5, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart commits to aggressive plastic waste reduction goals

The new initiatives are aimed at advancing the sustainability of the retailer’s private brand packaging and promoting consumer-friendly recycling labels

February 26, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Design for Recycled Content Guide introduced

Free resource provides specific, practical recommendations to help brands use more recycled content in the packaging designs.

February 25, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

EU glass packaging recycling rate is stable at 74%

This represents a 12-million-ton figure, which FEVE The European Container Glass Federation says should be set to rise, according to the latest industry data.

February 23, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Environmental reporting gains priority for pharmaceutical industry

During Pharmapack Europe 2019, Lorax Compliance COO Michelle Carvell urged the pharmaceutical industry to prioritize its environmental reporting obligations for packaging or risk high financial penalties.

February 18, 2019

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Flower-patterned labels appeal to the senses

A new line of hair and skincare products that seeks to deliver beauty while protecting the planet uses packaging decorated with a profusion of colorful flower illustrations.

February 18, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks proves out closed-loop system for coffee cups

Working with a fiber recovery company, a papermaker, and a cup converter, Starbucks proves that a closed-loop recycling system for PE-lined fiber hot cups is achievable.

February 18, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Report: ‘2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers’

The most important market drivers in 2018 were brands that wanted to offer their customers environmentally-friendly solutions and critical consumers looking for alternatives to petrochemicals.

February 17, 2019