Sustainability

Packaging Fit for a (New and Eco-conscious) King

U.K.’s Compleat Food Group launches a limited-edition, fully-recyclable tray and film pack for sausage rolls in honor of the coronation of King Charles III.

May 5, 2023

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Flexible packaging

Amcor Supports Michigan State University’s Next Generation of Innovators

Amcor Flexibles North America

Amcor launched an Amcor Lift-Off session dedicated to Michigan State University (MSU) with the support of the MSU Research Foundation and its network.

May 5, 2023

Sustainability

Live at interpack: Krones Focuses on Climate Change

This week at interpack, Krones showcased solutions that contribute to its vision of focusing on climate change, food security for the world’s population, and responsible use of packaging materials.

May 4, 2023

Sustainability

PulPac Expand to the U.S.

PulPac

Following its partnership with Curt G Joa (JOA) to set up a demonstration site for dry molded fiber, Swedish packaging company PulPac will establish its own U.S. operations in the Upper Mid-West region.

May 4, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Topanga, Hey Circle, and Ringo Offer Innovative Reusable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable packaging solutions from Topanga, Hey Circle, and Ringo from ThePackHub’s March Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

May 4, 2023

Flexible packaging

Mono-PP Pasta Pack First to Use Advanced Recycled PCR

The sustainable material is derived from advanced recycling and converted into a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film for this application, which is the first mono-PP pasta packaging material in the market containing 30% of PCR content.

May 2, 2023

Operational Excellence

PCR Content Popularity Gains on the Horizon

Demand for PCR content in packaging far exceeds available supply, but emerging technologies could help increase production.

April 28, 2023

Sustainability

Food Lion Brand Demos Advanced Recycling-Based Circular System

Flexible plastic waste from the food supply chain is recycled and attributed to ISCC PLUS certified-circular polymers used for new food-grade packaging. First announced in April 2022, the first-of-its-kind project is now being evaluated for scalability.

April 27, 2023

PMMI News

PMMI and AMERIPEN Release Collaborative Study: 2023 Packaging Compass

PMMI

PMMI and AMERIPEN's collaborative report, 2023 Packaging Compass, identifies key package design and materials trends, and their implications for consumer packaged goods companies.

April 26, 2023

Sustainability

Implementing Material Reduction Strategies to Maximize Cost-Effectiveness and Improve Sustainable Practices

In this episode of Sustainable Packaging Explained, learn about the practice of lightweighting and package design to use less packaging material.

April 26, 2023

Sustainability

RecycleReady Technology from Dow Receives RecyClass Recyclability Approval

Dow

Dow’s RecycleReady Technology is the first compatibilizer to obtain a Recyclability Approval. It was found to be fully compatible with the European flexible PE recycling stream.

April 26, 2023

Sustainability

Disruptive Bottling System Closes the Loop

The Boomerang Bottling System allows customers to sanitize, filter, fill, and cap single-serve water bottles on-site in reusable glass or aluminum containers that can be collected and refilled on-the-spot.

April 26, 2023

Sustainability

Purecycle’s Flagship Polypropylene Purification Plant Reaches Mechanical Completion

PureCycle Technologies

Production of pellets at the Ironton, Ohio recycling facility is currently expected to start in the second quarter of 2023.

April 25, 2023