Filling, Capping & Closing

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 3: Scent-Flavored, Refillable Drinking System

The Air Up system comprises a refillable water bottle and flavor pods, sold in 3-ct pouches, available in a range of colors and flavors, respectively.

December 31, 2023

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Sustainability

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 5: Coca-Cola Bottler Swaps Plastic for Paper

This Coca-Cola bottler says it will replace 200,000 lb. of plastic a year with the addition of a paper-based mulitpack solution. Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages partnered with WestRock to replace plastic multipack rings with paper in this application.

December 29, 2023

Reusable/Returnable

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 8: Refill-at-home Packaging Taking Off Across All Categories

2023 may have bene the year of the at-home refill solutions. From D2C startups, reusable/refillable packaging has found its way into retail, in markets that include household cleaning, personal and oral care, lawn care, and luxury brands, to name a few.

December 26, 2023

Sustainability

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 9: Paper or Plastic for Produce? Controversy Continues

In a contentious topic from earlier this year, founder of Postharvest Hub Shay Zeltzer says the move toward paper packaging for produce will not only result in massive waste, but will place a huge toll on the planet.

December 25, 2023

Bio-based

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 10: Absolut Commercializes Paper Bottles

Join us as we look back at Packaging World’s most popular articles of 2023. At No. 10 is a paper bottle project by Absolut, who says it’s the first global spirits brand to sell single-mold paper-based bottles commercially in the UK.

December 24, 2023

Sustainability

Refillable Package for Skincare Driven by Consumer Preferences

Junoco engineers a refillable/reusable packaging system with interchangeable refill pods for its skincare products to address its consumers’ requests for refillable packaging.

December 22, 2023

Operational Excellence

Top Three Packaging Trends Driving Innovation

Factors including sustainability and digitalization are dramatically changing how the packaging industry operates.

December 21, 2023

Contract Packaging

Prepare for EPR Regulations and Trends Affecting the Industry

Megatrends, consumer sentiment, and EPR regulations are soon coming into play, driving the industry’s future and impacting manufacturers.

December 21, 2023

Recycling

TSS Receives U.S. Patent for First Curbside Recyclable Insulated Box Liner

Thermal Shipping Solutions

The Thermal Shipping Solutions Renewliner PET-based shipping carton for cold temperatures is completely recyclable, lighter in weight and less expensive to produce.

December 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Maison Orphée, Klorane, and Sainsbury's Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations by Maison Orphée, Klorane, and Sainsbury's from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 19, 2023

Workforce

Can Manufacturers Institute Promotes Scott Breen to Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Can Manufacturers Institute

CTI's promotion reflects the association’s commitment to solidifying the metal can as the superior sustainable packaging solution.

December 19, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Eco Flexibles Appoints David Smith GM

Eco Flexibles

In the newly appointed role as General Manager, Smith will oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure Eco Flexibles’ strategic goals are met.

December 18, 2023

Sustainability

Ecopol Invests in JRF Technology

Ecopol S.p.A.

The partnership with JRF is part of Ecopol’s broader effort to expand R&D capabilities and accelerate development of next generation sustainable delivery systems.

December 13, 2023