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

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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

Sustainable Packaging

Carlsberg reduces carbon footprint with unique multipack packaging

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

March 22, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks unveils greener cups, strawless lids, and mobile traceability app

At its annual shareholders’ meeting, Starbucks debuts compostable, recyclable cup technology, strawless lids, and a future feature of its mobile app that lets consumers trace their coffee’s journey.

March 21, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Chobani joins the How2Recycle label program

Yogurt maker Chobani joins more than 120 brand owners and retailers that have added standardized recycling instruction labels to their products.

March 20, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

The forecast for recycled-content packaging materials

While the recycled content of paperboard, metal, and glass is expected to stay the same through 2023, while its use in plastics is forecast to increase in response to company, country goals.

March 17, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

‘Green’ trend in cannabis packaging

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

March 14, 2019

Sustainability

Windex glass cleaner will be in 100% recycled ocean plastic bottle

SC Johnson to launch Windex Vinegar Ocean Plastic bottles in the spring. A fall 2019 version will include materials collected through a program that will minimize waste while addressing poverty.

March 13, 2019

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

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