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

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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

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac Releases 2024 Sustainability Impact Report

ProAmpac

ProAmpac’s data-driven approach has led to advancements in environmental sustainability and the development of innovative packaging solutions.

September 3, 2024

Recycling

Beverage Companies Donate $664,000 to Help Expand Recycling in Fort Collins

American Beverage Co.

Grant provides large-capacity recycling carts and educational initiatives to boost recycling rates in Colorado.

September 2, 2024

Bio-based

Xampla’s Nutrient Microencapsulation Technology Brought to Market with Lehmann Ingredients

Xampla

Partnership enables FMCG brands and supply partners across the U.K. to deliver encapsulated nutrients for enteric release within food and drink products.

August 30, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Tosca Expands European Operations with New Service Center in Germany

Tosca

Reusable packaging provider Tosca opens a state-of-the-art facility in Ingolstadt to support efficient, data-driven services for retailers.

August 29, 2024

PMMI News

Media Registration Now Open for PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago

PACK EXPO International will feature over 2,500 exhibiting companies, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a focus on sustainability and emerging brands.

August 29, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Pregis Expands Production at Two Facilities to Meet Surging Demand for EverTec Mailers

Pregis

Pregis increases capacity for its EverTec Non-Cushioned Mailer portfolio to meet growing ecommerce and retail demands for curbside recyclable packaging solutions.

August 29, 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

Sustainable Packaging

Oceana Condemns Coca-Cola’s Failure on Reusable Packaging

Coca-Cola's reusable packaging efforts remain stagnant at 14%, drawing criticism from one of the world's largest international advocacy organizations and raising concerns about its ability to meet its 2030 goals.

August 29, 2024

Recycling

Coca-Cola, Method, and Cabot Creamery Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Coca-Cola, Method, and Cabot Creamery from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 28, 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