Sustainable Packaging

Study: Advanced Recycled Plastic Reduces GHGs

A study from Argonne National Laboratory indicates that advanced recycling of post-use plastic through pyrolysis can reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 23%.

October 19, 2023

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Navigating ESG in Contract Manufacturing and Packaging: A Roadmap to Sustainability

OpX’s newest work product, “ESG Framework: Journey to a Successful ESG Program,” defines the ‘how’ and ‘why’ companies—including contract services—should convert to environmental, social, and governance goals.

October 18, 2023

Flexible packaging

Pouches Prove More Sustainable than Cartons for Cocktail Tea Bags

Craft cocktail ingredients in a tea bag from Sayso get a secondary packaging makeover with a flexible pouch that negates the need for individual sachet packaging.

October 10, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

The Recycling Partnership Launches the Recycling Program Solutions Hub Nationwide

The Recycling Program Solutions Hub (Hub) is an interactive tool and resource designed for local recycling staff to connect, optimize, and propel their recycling programs forward.

October 17, 2023

Sustainability

AIPIA World Congress Announces Speaker Line-Up

The event, to be held in Amsterdam, November 14-15, will feature Inuru, specialists in OLED labelling and dynamic surfaces for packaging. It joins Crane Automation, Omron, and Zebra Technologies as one of the major sponsors of the event.

October 17, 2023

Sustainability

Coca-Cola Kicks Off Expanded rPET Bottle Reach with Recycling Campaign

The brand's Toss In, Take Out campaign celebrates the expansion of Coca-Cola's new 100% rPET bottles across Chicago, Atlanta, and the Pacific Northwest by offering free pizza from iconic pizzerias in exchange for PET bottle return.

October 17, 2023

Sustainability

Husky Technologies Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Husky Technologies announces the appointment of John Linker as Chief Financial Officer.

October 17, 2023

Contract Packaging

Grocer Pilots Autonomous Micro-Factory for More Sustainable Ice

Relocalize, a provider of hyper-local automated micro-factories, partners with Southeastern Grocers in a pilot to produce a more sustainable, high-quality ice product manufactured and packaged near the point of distribution.

October 10, 2023

Contract Packaging

Day and Temp Labor Agencies, And Their Clients, Face Legal Changes

New legal requirements that are intended to protect day and temporary workers have toughened obligations on staffing agencies that supply such laborers in two states.

October 16, 2023

Operational Excellence

D2C Complexities Create Opportunity for Automation

D2C product distribution may increase by 25% in coming years, creating opportunity for automation to solve the channel’s challenges.

October 13, 2023

Sustainability

Gabletop Carton for Mouthwash Cuts Plastic by 80%

Available in Europe, Paperdent mouthwash in a gabletop carton employs a bioplastic coating for a barrier, making it 100% recyclable.

October 10, 2023

Sustainability

tesa tape Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility

tesa tape, inc.

tesa tape’s Site Sparta, a sustainable solvent-free adhesive manufacturing facility, includes manufacturing and product development space as well as an area to test products with customers.

October 13, 2023

Sustainability

TricorBraun Signs Agreement to be AFA’s Preferred Distributor

TricorBraun

TricorBraun signed an agreement with AFA Dispensing Group to be the preferred distributor for AFA’s next generation sustainable and rechargeable Flairosol spray technology dispensing device in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2023