Recycling

Top Articles of 2024, #19: WM's Investment in AI Sortation

The #19 most clicked article of 2024: We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how a billion dollar investment will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.

December 18, 2024

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Recycling

AMP Raises $91 Million in Series D Funding to Revolutionize Waste

AMP Robotics

Latest investment to support expansion to process municipal solid waste and single-stream recycling at scale.

December 17, 2024

Recycling

Vaseline, Pernod Ricard, and AN Avícola Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Vaseline, Pernod Ricard, and AN Avícola from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 17, 2024

Sustainability

Bayer’s New Blister Pack Bids Adieu to PVC

The shift from PVC to PET, while helping the company meet its sustainability goals, was met with challenges, including concerns over usability.

December 16, 2024

Recycling

Nestlé, Mondelez, and Unilever Introduce Paper-Based Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations from Nestlé, Mondelez, and Unilever from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 11, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Cruise Line’s Breakfast Room Service Gets More Sustainable

As part of its Sail & Sustain sustainability program, Norwegian Cruise Line rolls out reusable Bento box-style serviceware for in-room breakfast service that uses certified circular PET.

December 10, 2024

Recycling

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America Partners with Don’t Trash Glass Program in Chicago

Ardagh Group

Partnership to boost regional glass recycling by encouraging bars and restaurants to collect used bottles for reprocessing into new ones.

December 10, 2024

Recycling

Danone Adds Refreshed How2Recycle with Dynamic, Localized Recycle Check

Truth in labelling laws and recycling infrastructure changes prompted GreenBlue's How2Recyle to refresh its iconography for any potential future. An adaptable, interactive datamatrix label based on The Recycling Partnership's Recycle Check is a big shift.

December 9, 2024

Food

Pactiv Evergreen Acquired by Novolex for $6.7 Billion

Novolex announced the acquisition of Pactiv Evergreen, which will enhance its food and beverage packaging capabilities with over 250 brands and 39,000 combined SKUs.

December 9, 2024

Recycling

Coca Cola Extends Sustainable Packaging Deadlines to 2035

The Coca-Cola Company becomes the latest global CPG to make changes to its sustainable packaging commitments, moving the timeline to 2035 and scaling back its goals.

December 6, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Survey: Consumers Approve of Amazon's Sustainable Changes

New consumer data from a Harris Poll revealed that customers are on board with receiving deliveries with minimal or no added packaging.

December 6, 2024

Webinars

Flexible Packaging: Considerations for Running New-Era Materials on Existing or Older Equipment

Gain insights to ensure your packaging lines remain efficient and effective as you transition to eco-friendly materials.

January 28, 2025

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Reusable/Returnable

Nestlé, Hermés, and Woolworths Introduce Reusable and Refillable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging solutions from Nestlé, Hermès, and Woolworths from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 5, 2024