'We said at the beginning, we need to replace the aluminum layer, but we said we should also avoid over-engineering when possible. So we set ourselves two separate targets. The first one was to find a barrier level which is the equivalent of metalized PET. And we're talking barrier to water vapor (WVTR) and barrier to oxygen (OTR). The equivalent of metallized PET is a barrier of less than 1 OTR, and less than 1 WVTR. We also needed a barrier which is equivalent to aluminum. So we need to have less than 0.1, OTR and less than 0.1 WVTR. And if you look at the values here, AluBond, the metallized version, has three points. And that is the equivalent of less than 0.1 OTR and WVTR, so that's your aluminum barrier. And for those who don't need that level, you can have the option of the transparent version, which here you can see as the AlOx (aluminum oxide), we've called it and that has two pluses, because that's that less than 1 OTR, and less than 1 WVTR. In our language to simplify things we call one high barrier and the other ultra-high barrier,' Alexander says.

Live at drupa: Recycle-ready Barrier Paper, Mono-OPE Flexible Packs Await Infrastructure

Recyclable, mono-material, high-barrier substrates result from supply chain partnerships, from raw materials suppliers to converters and packaging machinery OEMs to brands. But the real barrier to recycling is a lack of curbside recycling infrastructure.

June 14, 2024

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Sony, Flow Beverage, and Da Matteo Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of bio-based packaging innovations from Sony, Flow Beverage, and Da Matteo from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 13, 2024

Sony designed its cushioning mold structure to maintain proper performance while using Kaneka's Green Planet material.

Estée Lauder Closes in on Sustainable Packaging Goals

Luxury cosmetics company Estée Lauder shares how internal design guidelines and innovative packaging strategies have allowed it to come within 4% points of its 2025 sustainability goals.

June 13, 2024

In North America, ELC has developed a closed-loop system to reincorporate some of MAC’s signature black plastic collected through the Back-to-Mac takeback program into new makeup packaging. Image courtesy of The Estée Lauder Companies

New HP Computer Packaging Cuts Plastic and Extra Space

HP redesigns its All-in-One PC packaging to reduce expanded polyethylene foam use by up to 98%, while also rightsizing to improve transport efficiency.

June 11, 2024

HP has cut expanded polyethylene use by up to 98% for its All-in-One PC packaging.

Containers & Closures

Origin Materials and Bachmann Group to Mass Produce PET Caps and Closures

Origin Materials

Origin’s cap production lines, the first of which is expected to come online during Q4 2024, are designed to mass produce caps and closures made with virgin or recycled PET.

June 11, 2024

PulPac Appoints Charlotte Walldal as CTO

Walldal brings over 20 years of experience in innovation and green tech to lead development of PulPac's Dry Molded Fiber technology as Chief Technology Officer.

June 7, 2024

Containers & Closures

Glass Packaging Institute Accepting Entries for 2025 Clear Choice Awards

Glass Packaging Institute

Contenders will vie for top slot in product categories as well as Sustainability & Innovation and Global Member Container.

June 6, 2024

Containers & Closures

Kraft Heinz Transitions to 100% rPET for Mayo, Miracle Whip Bottles

The change will eliminate 14 million lb of virgin plastic, once the full range of Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip sizes have switched to 100% rPET.

June 6, 2024

Consumers can find Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip in the new 12- and 22-oz rPET bottles on U.S. retail shelves today.

L’Occitane Cosmetics Bottle Uses 100% Enzymatically Recycled Content

European companies collaborate to produce a fully circular, 100% rPET shower oil bottle made from enzymatically recycled materials that reduce CO2 emissions by 57% versus virgin PET.

June 5, 2024

L’Occitane is using PET bottles made entirely from enzymatically recycled PET waste for its Amande shower oil range.

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Diageo Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Diageo from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 5, 2024

Canadian consumers can send their damaged or excess reusable bags to TerraCycle for reuse or recycling.

Sustainable Packaging

Five Regional Water Brands Add Aluminum Bottles to Lineup

BlueTriton Brands is offering aluminum bottles across five of its brands and donating some earnings to environmental organizations.

June 4, 2024

BlueTriton's new aluminum bottles support its goal to achieve 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2030.

EXPO PACK México 2024: Latin America's Largest Packaging and Processing Trade Show Opens Today

Record market growth fuels optimism as show focuses on sustainability and industry collaboration.

June 4, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Tim Hortons, Duux, and Mera Introduce Paper-Based Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations from Tim Hortons, Duux, and Mera from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

May 28, 2024

Tim Hortons' fiber-based hot beverage lid trial follows a successful pilot in Vancouver, where the company prevented the use of over 3.3 million plastic lids.

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Products

White product label with text on textured red and blue surface packaging

MEK-Free Inks

Domino’s new fast-drying MEK-free ink range eases regulatory burden while supporting sustainability goals.

Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International

Mespack Brings the Digital Manufacturing Era to PACK EXPO 2026