Flexible packaging

UPM Specialty Papers Enables Pet Food Brands to Create Recyclable, PFAS-free Paper Packaging

UPM Specialty Papers is responding to the growing pet food market’s need to transform traditional packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives for plastics and packages that contain soon to be phased out PFAS chemicals.

November 10, 2023

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Operational Excellence

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.

November 10, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Burberry, Subtl, and Respray Solutions Introduce Refillable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging innovations by Burberry, Subtl, and Respray Solutions from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 9, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Navigating the Future of Recycling: The Role of Dynamic Labels

Dynamic labels and QR codes on packaging are enhancing consumer understanding of recycling practices and adapting to local regulations, as industry leaders collaborate to refine these tools.

November 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Boosting Brand Sustainability by Improving Logistics and Shipping Footprint

Learn ways to improve your logistics and shipping footprint that includes exploring alternate transportation options, sourcing locally, and designing your package for optimal logistics.

November 9, 2023

Flexibles

Plant-Based Cat Litter Answers Call for Fully Recyclable Paper Packaging

Responding to consumer calls for easily recyclable packaging, natural pet products producer Healthy Pet introduces a fully-recyclable paper bag with paper handle for its ökocat cat litter.

November 8, 2023

Flexible packaging

Charter Next Generation's Milton Plant Attains ISCC PLUS Certification

Charter Next Generation (CNG)

Granted through SCS Global Services, the certification attests to the plant’s compliance with ISCC PLUS standards and allows CNG to expand its product portfolio.

November 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

The Evolving Landscape of MRFs

At the Packaging Recycling Summit 2023, attendees learn about today's challenges and advancements in the material recovery facility sector, that include contamination issues, technology's role, and the need for improved consumer education.

November 7, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

The Microplastics/Human Health Connection

Tru Earth’s Anita Spiller shares results from a survey assessing consumer awareness of the link between single-use plastics and negative impacts to human health.

November 2, 2023

Recycling

Cup Noodles Moves to Microwavable Paper Cup

Ramen noodle mainstay Cup Noodles has made the switch from a polystyrene to a paper cup that allows consumers to quickly microwave the product and aligns with the company’s sustainability goals.

October 31, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Portland Trail Blazers Offer Fans Compostable Packaging

Portland’s NBA team supports the use of compostable foodservice packaging throughout its arena that is collected on-site and used by a local composting firm to create nutrient-rich soil.

October 31, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and JDE Peet's Introduce Paper-Based Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations by Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and JDE Peet's from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 29, 2023

Sustainability

Revolution Receives LNO for Clear Food Grade LLDPE PCR Resin

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Letter of No Objection (LNO) for Revolution’s proprietary recycling method to produce LLDPE PCR resin made from recycled stretch film for food contact applications.

October 26, 2023