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Industry Expert Interview - Cecilia Coates

Colgate-Palmolive's Cecilia Coates shares her company's supply chain decarbonization goals.

October 1, 2023

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Sustainability

Coca-Cola Bottler Cuts Carbon with Returnable, Resealable Glass

Coca-Cola HBC has opened a new high-speed returnable glass bottling (RGB) line to support its efforts toward achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

September 28, 2023

Sustainability

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

Xampla

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

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Airtight Feature on CIJ Nozzle Eliminates Cleaning, Reduces Consumables

LEIBINGER

When not in use, the IQJET system automatically seals its print nozzle to 100% airtight, while allowing the ink to continue circulating. This prevents ink from drying and clogging, thus drastically reducing cleaning frequency.

September 27, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

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

ThePackHub

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

Sustainability

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

Sustainability

PulPac Launches Injection Molding Machine for Fiber-Based Products

PulPac

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

Sustainability

Revolution Announces Partnership with Renowned Plastics Expert

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

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

September 26, 2023

Sustainability

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

Sustainable Packaging

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

ThePackHub

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

Sustainability

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