Recycling

Revolution Appoints New President and CEO

Scott Coleman takes reins to accelerate growth in sustainable materials and recycling.

July 23, 2024

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Flexible packaging

Volpak and Lecta Join Forces to Create Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Volpak

Partnership aims to develop and test eco-friendly papers for flexible packaging, addressing growing consumer demand for sustainable products.

July 22, 2024

Recycling

From Trash to Treasure: New Facility Turns Used Cartons into Sustainable Building Materials

Market demand drives innovative partnerships that will recycle 750 tons of cartons a month.

July 22, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop Introduce Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 16, 2024

Additives, coatings & inks

Nike Uses Algae-Based Ink to Decorate Footwear Box

Nike uses a carbon-negative black pigment-based ink made from renewable algae waste to decorate a footwear box for sub-brand ISPA.

July 15, 2024

Recycling

U.S. Plastics Pact Appoints New CEO

U.S. Plastics Pact

Industry veteran Jonathan Quinn will build on the foundation laid by outgoing leader Emily Tipaldo as he spearheads the organization's renewed vision for a plastics circular economy.

July 12, 2024

Bio-based

Finland's R&D Center Develops a ‘Better Cellophane’

Dr. Vinay Kumar of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland shares details on VTT’s work on cellulose-based film and coating materials produced using an environmentally friendly process.

July 12, 2024

Consumer packaged goods

Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra Introduce Packaging Material Reduction Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging material reduction innovations from Starbucks, Pringles, and Ybarra from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 11, 2024

Recycling

RafCycle™ by UPM Raflatac recycling service leads the way with DEKRA validated CO2 calculation method

UPM Adhesive Materials

Companies can now confidently communicate their environmental impact in labeling with RafCycle's DEKRA-certified CO2 assessments.

July 11, 2024

Sustainability

The Paper VS Plastic Debate

Where do you stand on paper vs plastic for produce packaging?

July 10, 2024

Workforce

ICPF Partners with SFI to Increase Youth Awareness of Corrugated Industry Careers

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

Green jobs are growing! ICPF partners with PLT to open doors to careers in sustainable corrugated packaging.

July 10, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Pregis Achieves Significant Milestones in 2023 Sustainability Report

Pregis

Annual report showcases significant strides toward 2K30 sustainability goals, underlining an unwavering commitment to the Pregis Purpose.

July 9, 2024

Recycling

Advanced Recycling Technologies: Transforming Waste into Opportunity

How can these technologies complement traditional recycling efforts while helping to meet the growing demand for recycled content in packaging?

July 9, 2024