Sustainable Packaging

Reports: Collaboration, Shared Systems Vital for Reuse Revolution

New reports from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Oceana describe the scale of the plastic pollution crisis and outline solutions for scaling reusable packaging systems.

March 25, 2024

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Containers & Closures

Salt Shaker Redesign Results in Maximum Recyclability

A new shaker for JOZO table salt is made entirely from recyclable PP, including the in-mold label, which detaches from the container during recycling for a higher-quality recyclate.

March 25, 2024

Sustainability

CJ Biomaterials Names Harry Jang CEO

CJ Biomaterials

Jang is a 29-year veteran of CJ CheilJedang, holding positions of leadership in countries around the world.

March 25, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations

Read which UK protein bar company's bio-based packaging innovation includes an edible wrapper.

March 25, 2024

Sustainability

TLMI Expands Paper Release Liner Recycling

TLMI

Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute and Somprema have equipped nine more locations in major U.S. cities with streamlined recycling options for sustainable liner disposal.

March 22, 2024

Sustainability

Biopolymer Coating Makes Paper Noodle Cup Compostable

Learn how South Korean C-store CU introduced a microwavable noodle product in a paper cup that, with one tweak, is now both home- and industrially compostable.

March 22, 2024

Sustainability

CEO Thomas Gangl to Leave Borealis

Borealis

Supervisory Board and Gangl agree on mutual termination, paving the way for new leadership as company pursues sustainability goals.

March 22, 2024

Sustainability

ProAmpac Acquires UP Paper

ProAmpac

The recycled kraft paper producer strengthens ProAmpac's portfolio and expands focus on eco-friendly packaging solutions.

March 21, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

LOGOPLASTE Joins PA Consulting and PulPac in the Bottle Collective

PulPac

PA and PulPac welcome LOGOPLASTE investment into the initiative to accelerate production of recyclable, dry molded fiber bottles.

March 21, 2024

Home

Range of Multilayer Refill Pouches Expands to Monomaterial PE

Zacros used PACK EXPO Las Vegas to introduce its Mono Solutions line of monomaterial refill pouches with integral spout. These consist of three layers of PE, plus EVOH in a sufficiently small quantity to still qualify for recycling via in-store drop-off.

March 20, 2024

Sustainability

LyondellBasell Invests in Technology for Masterbatch Solutions

LyondellBasell

With the KARO® 5.0 laboratory stretching machine, LYB will be able to accelerate research and development, improve product matching, and bring solutions to market faster.

March 20, 2024

Sustainability

Stahl Strengthens Sustainable Packaging Coatings Offering With Barriertec License Agreement

R. Stahl

Agreement brings repulpable barrier coatings to market, aiding recyclability and reducing waste in paper packaging.

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

PLASTICS Alliance to Boost Flexible Film Recycling

The Plastics Industry Association launches the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance to improve recycling rates, access, and education in the United States.

March 19, 2024