Sustainability

Column: Is HolyGrail 2.0 Proving Viable at Scale?

As the EU looks to implement measures that could mean fines for brands and producers not using PCR in plastic packaging, more circular packaging is becoming a business imperative. Digital watermarking is a promising way to accomplish circularity.

June 27, 2023

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Scope’s Palm-Sized Concentrate Bottle Enables Customization

Tiny, 50-mL bottle with dosing cup allows consumers to add water to their mouthwash for the perfect concentration, while reducing packaging waste by 70% versus a standard 1-L bottle.

June 26, 2023

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Allpax to Introduce Advanced Software Suite at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Allpax Products

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, # Booth C-3214! Allpax will introduce its suite of software applications, including retort supervisory control (AllSet), tamper-resistant data capture (AllLog), and retort and retort room automation machine control (AllView)

June 23, 2023

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Refill System Lets Consumers ‘Crack, Snap, and Clean’ in 10 Seconds

Plant-based cleaning products company Puracy evolves its refill packaging to an aluminum-can format and reusable bottle that eliminate the time, mess, and hassle of existing refill products.

June 23, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart is Cutting Back on E-Commerce Packaging Waste

Walmart is taking several steps to cut back on e-commerce packaging waste, from recyclable paper mailers to electric trucks.

June 22, 2023

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PureCycle Technologies’ Ironton Plant Produces First Pellets

PureCycle Technologies

PureCycle Technologies’ Ironton, Ohio plant successfully produced the first run of Ultra-Pure Recycled (UPR) resin from post-industrial recycled material at commercial scale.

June 22, 2023

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Wintriss to Showcase OEE/Data Collection Software at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Wintriss Controls Group

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #SL-6867! Wintriss Controls Group will demonstrate new, advanced features in its ShopFloorConnect OEE and data collection software.

June 21, 2023

Flexible packaging

Dan Moore Appointed Print and Production Coordinator for Eco Flexibles

Eco Flexibles

Moore will be responsible for overseeing all print and production aspects of Eco Flexibles' operations.

June 21, 2023

Sustainability

Distillery 98 Brings Paper Bottle Stateside for Vodka

Florida-based micro-distillery Distillery 98 opts for sustainable packaging, with a paper-based bottle for its small-batch, locally sourced Half Shell Vodka.

June 21, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Heinz, Tesco, and Clover Sonoma Introduce Post-Consumer Recycled Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of post-consumer recycled packaging solutions from Heinz, Tesco, and Clover Sonoma from ThePackHub’s May Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

June 20, 2023

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KHS's Sustainability Report Outlines Its Commitment to Climate Protection

KHS USA

In its new report for 2021/2022, the KHS Group outlines its commitment to sustainability. The key focus is on measures already introduced and the most recent steps taken to reach net zero by 2045.

June 20, 2023

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Boox, ReturnBear Join Forces to Promote Environmentally Friendly eCommerce Packaging in Canada

ReturnBear

Boox collaborated with ReturnBear to launch in the Canadian market, partnering with key clients rhode skincare and Kiehl’s Canada.

June 20, 2023

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Tellus Products' Plant Fiber Products Earns BPI Certification

Tellus Products

Tellus Products’ sustainable plant fiber tableware products are now certified by BPI, confirming that the products contain no added PFAS.

June 16, 2023