Sustainable Packaging

United Center Partners to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

The United Center, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks collaborated with Culligan International to replace single-use plastic water bottles with recyclable aluminum alternatives.

September 20, 2024

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PMMI News

Emerging Brands Get a Jump Start at Expansion at PACK EXPO International

New show feature Emerging Brands Central offers free educational sessions and one-on-one consultations for businesses looking to scale up.

September 20, 2024

Bio-based

Nestlé, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Kaufland Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based packaging innovations from Nestlé, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Kaufland from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

September 20, 2024

Bio-based

Braskem Announces the Official Opening of its Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts

Braskem

Braskem’s Renewable Innovation Center focuses on accelerating early-stage innovations in renewable chemicals and sustainable materials

September 19, 2024

Recycling

Live at PRS Final Recap: Diageo and WM Share Recycling Insights, Plus EPR Readiness

The top insights shared including Diageo's glass recycling program for bars and restaurants, WM's new investment in recycling facilities, and a look at developing EPR laws.

September 19, 2024

Recycling

Plastics Recycling Facility in Rogers, MN Reopens Under New Ownership of GDB Circular (MN), Inc.

MBOLD

September 18, 2024

Recycling

Live at PRS Day Two: Strategies from Google, Amazon, and Colgate-Palmolive

The top insights shared from Google's plastic-free packaging success to Amazon's focus on data for sustainability decisions.

September 17, 2024

Recycling

Live at PRS Day One: Insights from Coca-Cola and Danone, Plus EPR and Responsible Sourcing

The top insights shared from Coca-Cola and Danone, the right perspective on EPR, and the untapped potential of thermoform for PCR.

September 16, 2024

Bio-based

Novolex Acquires American Twisting

Novolex

Novolex purchases supplier of twisted-paper handles to integrate into Duro Bag operations.

September 16, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Amcor Showcases Responsible Packaging for a Brilliant Future at PACK EXPO International

Amcor Flexibles North America

Check out Booth S-3705, where Amcor’s interactive exhibit will include demonstrations of packaging equipment for liquid products and proteins and over 130 on-demand life cycle assessment comparisons to measure carbon footprint.

September 16, 2024

Events

Packaging Recycling Summit 2025

Held at the beautifully reimagined Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Resort & Spa from June 25-27, this premier event highlights how innovative materials, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking policies can transform waste into valuable resources.

June 25, 2025June 27, 2025

Containers & Closures

McDonald's McFlurry Drops Plastic Lid for Four-Flap Paper Cup

Paper flaps around the paper-based cup's neck will serve as a closure, replacing the plastic lid and reducing single-use plastic to advance McDonald's sustainability goals.

September 12, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Patagonia Partners with Canopy’s Pack4Good Initiative For Sustainable Alternative Packaging

The collaboration with the non-profit aims to reduce Patagonia's reliance on trees by utilizing agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative.

September 12, 2024