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Xampla Launches Supplier Brand Morro to Help Reduce the Use of Plastic Packaging

The “Morro marque” will indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been used to make products in a way that is good for the planet.

September 27, 2023

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Doubling Down on BOPE Materials at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, TC Transcontinental revealed its big bet on recyclable monomaterial BOPE films, with a new $60 million BOPE facility. These films still rely on consumers to use store drop-off, but infrastructure and adoption are improving.

September 27, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Returnable, Reusable, and Refillable Packaging Solutions by Unilever, PepsiCo, Danone, Coca-Cola, and Cabinet Health

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See a few examples of returnable, reusable, and refillable packaging innovations by Unilever, PepsiCo, Danone, Coca-Cola, and Cabinet Health from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

September 26, 2023

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Amazon, Unilever, AB InBev to Attend AIPIA Congress

The event will be held in the Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, November 14-15, and will be co-located with the Sustainable Packaging Summit.

September 26, 2023

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PulPac Launches Injection Molding Machine for Fiber-Based Products

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The PulPac Scala platform is based on injection molding, a technology associated with plastic conversion, and is combined with PulPac’s mill-to-web fiber unit.

September 26, 2023

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Revolution Announces Partnership with Renowned Plastics Expert

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Revolution Sustainable Solutions, Ltd. announces a consulting partnership with Diego Donoso, former president of Packaging & Specialty Plastics at Dow, Inc.

September 26, 2023

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Coca-Cola HBC Austria Replacing Plastic Handles with Corrugated

Coca-Cola HBC Austria and sustainable fiber-based packaging company DS Smith PLC are collaborating to replace plastic handles for 1.5-liter PET soft drink multipacks with corrugated-based outer packaging.

September 21, 2023

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Sainsbury's, Quilted Northern, and Flawsome Swap for Sustainable Packaging Materials

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See a few examples of packaging material changes for sustainability by Sainsbury's, Quilted Northern, and Flawsome from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

September 19, 2023

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Recyclable Thermoform Selected for Sliced, Cured Meats

St. Louis-based Volpi foods switches to a fully recyclable fiber-based thermoform tray with a removable film layer for its dry, cured meats.

September 18, 2023

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Digital Press Expands R.R. Donnelley’s Capabilities Into Corrugated Packaging

The installation of the single-pass digital inkjet printer will reduce RRD’s time to market by 25%, maximize the color spectrum, and prioritize sustainability on large-format runs.

September 16, 2023

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Tyson Launches Recycle-Ready Pack for Egg Products

This ‘first-to-market’ package for Jimmy Dean egg bites and frittatas uses a mono-material flexible film construction that is store drop-off recyclable.

September 15, 2023

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Reusable Bags, Boxes Offer Simplicity for Circular B2C

Boox’s reusable products have been picked up by Goop brand and others in the B2C space.

September 14, 2023

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Three Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

A new entry in the paper bottle market caught Pat's eye on Day Three of PACK EXPO. Listen to find out more about this unique collaboration on molded fiber bottles and containers.

September 13, 2023