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

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Sustainable Packaging

Cosmetic Industry Sustainability Driven by TotalEnergies Corbion and Sulapac

TotalEnergies Corbion

Partnership offers recycled, biodegradable biopolymers for high-performance, eco-friendly cosmetic packaging.

March 18, 2024

Sustainability

Amcor Capsules and Scott Laboratories Renew Partnership for Sustainable Wine Packaging

Amcor Capsules

Long-term contract renewal ensures continued supply of premium tin capsules and STELVIN screwcaps in North America.

March 18, 2024

Workforce

SPE Foundation & Brightmark Unveil Scholarship for Future Leaders in Plastics Circularity

SPE Foundation

New endowment meets Georgia Tech students' prolonged interest in plastics sustainability and addresses the workforce shortage by supporting students seeking careers in the field.

March 18, 2024

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Avery Dennison Introduces New Recycled Content Solutions For Wine And Spirits

Avery Dennison

Company introduces 30% post-consumer waste versions of classic label stocks, helping wineries and converters address liner-waste recycling challenges.

March 15, 2024

Sustainability

Yoran Imaging’s Thermal Imaging Inspection System Expedites Shift to Sustainable Packaging

Yoran Imaging

Through automated 100% inspection and data capture, company’s Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) system speeds transition to more recyclable substrates, including PE & PP.

March 15, 2024

Sustainability

NAPCOR Research Indicates Plastic Bottle Ban at S.F. Airport Causes Greater Environmental Damage Than Recycling

National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)

The National Association for PET Container Resources' Life Cycle Analysis shows recycling, not banning, PET plastic bottles in large venues is the best choice for the environment.

March 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations by Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 14, 2024

Sustainability

First-in-Nation Maine EPR for Packaging Law Close to Reality

Once implemented, the law could provide a template for other states exploring extended producer responsibility for packaging laws.

March 13, 2024

Sustainability

PulPac Modula Now Operational in the U.S.

PulPac

PulPac's Modula machine for dry molded fiber is up and running for high-volume production at JOA in Wisconsin.

March 12, 2024

Sustainability

Arglass Secures Over $230 Million for New Furnace

Arglass

The second furnace to be built on Arglass' Georgia campus is expected to be able to produce more than 350 million sustainable glass containers per year.

March 12, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

German Retailer Pilots On-site Food Product Refill System

dm drogerie pilots MIWA’s module-based refill system for its dmBio line of loose food products, providing a personalized shopping experience for consumers and minimizing packaging waste.

March 11, 2024

Coding, Printing & Labeling

LEIBINGER IQJET Nominated for German Innovation Award

LEIBINGER

German-built IQJET industrial printer eliminates downtime, cuts costs, and boosts sustainability for manufacturers worldwide.

March 11, 2024