Flexibles

Flex-pack sustainability report findings in fact-sheet form

The Flexible Packaging Assn. summarizes findings on its new report, which provides a holistic view of the sustainability benefits of flexible packaging—now and in the future.

September 7, 2018

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Sustainable Packaging

A Hall of Famer peers into the future

Soon to be inducted into the PMMI Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame, McCormick’s Michael Okoroafor shares a few insights.

September 4, 2018

Sustainability

E-com baby food keeps cool in compostable, recyclable packaging

California company delivering fresh meals for babies opts for cold-chain packaging made from plant fiber with components that can be composted and recycled.

September 2, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Video: So Cal retail development kicks off recyclable paper cup initiative

Pacific City retail development debuts a new recyclable paper cup that is part of a closed-loop recycling initiative launched in Southern California.

August 20, 2018

Sustainability

Corrugated plays pivotal role in e-commerce supply chain equation

The packaging industry needs to get a clear picture of where the growth is, and the public needs to learn about environmental footprint.

August 13, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Bolder sustainable packaging commitments from Kraft Heinz

Company aims to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025 and increase its use of recycled materials, and pledges to set science-based GHG reduction targets.

August 4, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo commits $10 million to jumpstart residential recycling challenge

All In On Recycling challenge aims to recycle nearly 2 million tons of material, including 7 billion bottles and cans, resulting in a greenhouse gas avoidance of 5.5 million tons of CO2.

July 31, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Build consumer trust with clean packaging

With consumer concern growing around food packaging safety, brand owners can build trust by proactively developing an approach to ‘clean packaging’ and communicating it to consumers.

July 30, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Crab shells and tree fiber: A replacement for PET film?

Researchers create a flexible, strong, transparent, and compostable film made from crab shells and tree fibers, which they believe could replace plastics such as PET for flexible packaging.

July 26, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Aramark pledges reduction in single-use plastics

The foodservice management company is the latest to disavow single-use plastics, committing to significantly reducing the use of these items across its global operations by 2022.

July 25, 2018

Flexibles

Seaweed-based sauce sachet trials in the U.K.

Online food delivery company Just Eat works with sustainable technology startup to trial fully-compostable seaweed-based sauce sachets at one of its restaurant partners in England.

July 25, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

100% bio-based plastic bottle is closer to becoming a reality

New milestone for sustainable technology company involves production and testing of renewable chemical that may be used to produce a 100% bio-based bottle for beverage company Suntory.

July 25, 2018

Sustainability

SaltWater Brewery opts for sustainable six-pack carrier ring

Company is reportedly the first to use the environmentally friendly E6PR ring. Made of barley and wheat ribbons used in the brewing process, it also provides the strength to hold cans through distribution.

July 24, 2018