Operational Excellence

Looking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to Watch

According to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.

October 7, 2024

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Contract Packaging

Report: Strong Growth Ahead for Contract Packaging

Download PMMI's new Business Intelligence Report to learn what is driving brands to outsource right now, and what they're looking for in contractors.

October 7, 2024

Bio-based

Bubble Paper Announces Christian Chamberlain as National Site Manufacturing Director

Bubble Paper

With extensive experience in manufacturing and operations, Chamberlain will lead Bubble Paper's expansion and ensure delivery of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.

October 7, 2024

Recycling

Column: Can Optical AI Help Revive Undersubscribed Recycling Systems?

U.S. recycling habits are suboptimal to say the least, and brands are getting tight-lipped about their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing given so little material gets recycled. Can vastly improved sortation help the streams?

October 7, 2024

Contract Packaging

CPA to Launch New AI-Driven RFQ Tool

CPA's booth N-4511 will highlight a new AI-driven tool to help brands and co-packers connect, and it's free for brands.

October 7, 2024

PMMI News

One-Minute Survey: What Materials Interest You?

What’s on your mind? Please answer these quick questions to tell us more about what you want to see in Packaging World.

October 7, 2024

Contract packaging

Co-packers: Visit These 7 PACK EXPO Booths

Are you a contract packager headed to PACK EXPO International 2024? Preview some booths to add to your list.

October 7, 2024

Recycling

Sidel’s Actis Barrier Coating Receives APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition

Sidel Group

Sidel's Actis coating technology, which enhances PET bottle shelf life and enables lightweighting, receives recognition for its compatibility with existing recycling processes.

October 7, 2024

Digital Transformation

Where OEMs Should Consider AI Implementation

From smarter cobots to increased use of Machinery as a Service, OEMs should consider these AI-enabled product development opportunities.

October 4, 2024

Recycling

Plastic Packaging Recycling: Conflicting Truths and Waning Patience

CPG companies should re-evaluate their reliance on plastic packaging and explore alternative strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

October 4, 2024

Recycling

Pact Collective Champions Beauty Packaging Circularity

In this Q&A, Carly Snider, executive director of Pact Collective, talks about the history of the organization and its work to collect and recycle cosmetic and beauty care packaging.

October 4, 2024

Recycling

How2Recycle Taps Recycle Check for Adaptive, Localized Package Disposal Instructions

How2Recycle & The Recycling Partnership launched a dynamic, QR-based label that accesses the National Recycling Database to simplify consumer recycling behavior. Scanning the code conveys real-time localized H2R info. Danone's Silk brand already on board.

October 3, 2024

Palletizing/depalletizing

Sidel Shapes the Future of Packaging at PACK EXPO

Sidel Group

In Booth S-2021, see Sidel's FHPC packaging solutions in action and witness its latest palletizing solution combining robotics and cobotics, RoboAccess_Pal S.

October 3, 2024