Sustainable Packaging

The forecast for recycled-content packaging materials

While the recycled content of paperboard, metal, and glass is expected to stay the same through 2023, while its use in plastics is forecast to increase in response to company, country goals.

March 17, 2019

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

Retail-ready packaging predicted to rise

Freedonia reports brick-and-mortar stores will require more retail-ready packaging to cut operation costs and remain competitive in the e-commerce age.

March 14, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

‘Green’ trend in cannabis packaging

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

March 14, 2019

E-commerce

Glass single-serve for E-com wine

Pushing the boundaries for wine bottle design is a startup e-commerce-only company out of San Francisco called Usual Wines. Its 6.3-oz single-serve glass bottle, a proprietary design produced by an unnamed supplier, is available online in 6-, 12-, or 24- count cases.

March 13, 2019

Sustainability

Windex glass cleaner will be in 100% recycled ocean plastic bottle

SC Johnson to launch Windex Vinegar Ocean Plastic bottles in the spring. A fall 2019 version will include materials collected through a program that will minimize waste while addressing poverty.

March 13, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

On-demand boxes save money, enhance customer experience

Consumer electronics company Newegg uses on-demand boxmaking to securely package products that don’t fit into its standard size cases without a lot of dunnage.

March 13, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Reverse logistics services in East Asia boosting returnable transport packaging demand

New report says returnable transport packaging is a type of reverse logistics that ensures a more efficient supply chain system with improved service quality.

March 12, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

12 winners in NextGen Cup Challenge reimagine the future of the fiber to-go cup

Winners represent innovations in cup liners, new materials, and reusable service models; six will be provided with support, testing, and piloting to get their solutions on shelf.

March 12, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Innovation needed in e-commerce packaging

Because e-commerce creates a fundamental paradigm shift in the supply chain, CPGs must “design for intended use,” according to Michael Nieuwesteeg, Managing Director of NVC Netherlands Packaging Centre.

March 11, 2019

Sustainability

IKEA and the power of the brown box

A company that views packaging as part of the product had 957 million store visits and $38.8 billion Euro retail sales in 2018, so they must be doing something right.

March 7, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Lush goes all the way

U.K. maker of bath bombs, perfume, skin care and hair care products doubles down on commitment to sustainability with “naked” stores touting no packaging at all.

March 7, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

New supply chain demands new package design standards

The complexity of the e-commerce supply chain is evolving at a rapid pace, and new testing standards and data are required to keep up with new performance demands.

March 6, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Fit4style spray revs sports nutrition market

Portable energy spray in a replaceable pouch/sachet helps boost stamina during high-endurance workouts and sports activities.

March 5, 2019