Sustainable Packaging

Recycling Drives Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s April Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

May 2, 2022

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Workforce

Women Drive Innovations in Sustainable Packaging, Digital Printing

A recent issue of Packaging World magazine covers sustainable packaging innovations from Mars, Aveda, and Brita Water and new direct-to-shape digital can printing—all led by women.

April 29, 2022

PMMI News

LIVE from the ELC: CPGs Lean on OEMs to Help Navigate Sustainability, Workforce

A panel of packaging pros from Pepsi, Colgate, and ACH were asked how they’re tackling today’s challenges. Topping the list was earlier and more robust OEM participation, both in new sustainability projects and in selecting automation to replace labor.

April 28, 2022

Flexibles

Monomaterial Pouches from P&G’s Pantene Japan Refill Durable Aluminum Bottle

In another entry into the refillable packaging systems category, P&G’s Pantene Japan asks consumers to refill aluminum bottles with product packaged in a PE/PE flexible pouch.

April 28, 2022

Flexible packaging

AMC Global: Top Five Packaging Design Adjustments for Selling Online

As online shopping continues to grow, AMC Global compiles the top five packaging design considerations for successfully selling your products through e-commerce.

April 28, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Gain Digital Print, E-comm, and Supply Chain Insight at DPP

April 26, 2022

Sustainability

IMA Group Launches OPENLab

IMA Group

On April 22, in honor of Earth Day, IMA officially launched OPENLab: its network of cutting-edge technological laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research of sustainable materials, technologies, and production optimization processes.

April 25, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola, Suntory Cross the 100% Plant-Based Bottle Finish Line

After more than a decade of rigorous R&D work and significant investments with their respective partners, Coca-Cola and Suntory each unveil first-of-their-kind beverage bottle prototypes made from 100% bio-based PET, ready for commercial scale-up.

April 25, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable Packaging TODAY: Answers to Industry's Most Common Eco-Friendly Questions

Greenwashing, chemical recycling, and how to pick most sustainable packaging material for your product—all explained by U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of the PackHub and Packaging World’s Matt Reynolds.

April 25, 2022

Sustainability

Compact Bra Alternative Gets Luxe Packaging with Detailed Printing

Nuudii System offers grab-and-go 'boobwear,' or bra alternative, that gives women an option between wearing a bra and going braless.

April 22, 2022

Contract Packaging

Co-Packing for a Cause

Nonprofit co-packer provides secondary packaging services and offers employment opportunities to adults with disabilities.

April 20, 2022

Flexibles

Plant-Based Cheeses Improve Formulation and Packaging to Stand Out on Shelves

GOOD PLANeT Foods rebranded its entire line of plant-based cheeses ahead of a large growth projection in 2022

April 20, 2022

Sustainability

Aveda’s Recyclable Paper Sample Packet Replaces Multilayer Foil Sachets

Sampling is a big category for The Estée Lauder Companies. Aveda and its supplier partners found a way to sample product more sustainably, using curbside recycle-ready (or -certified, depending on locale) paper packets to replace multilayer foil sachets.

April 19, 2022