Sustainability

Together for Sustainability: pester pac automation and Solutum Offer Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution

Solutum’s film functions like traditional plastic wrapping film, but at its end of life, it can be composted or will fully biodegrade in soil or water, leaving no environmental impact.

October 28, 2024

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Cartoning

Gift Box for Skin Care is Lightweight Yet Luxurious

Developed for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy, the box is 50% lighter than a traditional rigid box and features an outer sleeve that can be customized for seasonal promotions.

October 26, 2024

Contract Packaging

Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines

From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.

October 24, 2024

Sustainability

PACK EXPO International 2024 Shines Spotlight on Sustainability

Exhibitors and educational sessions present latest innovations and best practices.

October 24, 2024

Recycling

Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 24, 2024

Recycling

TerraCycle Acquires North Coast Services

TerraCycle Inc.

The acquisition expands TerraCycle's universal waste recycling operations in New England and the U.S. and strengthens its commitment to sustainable waste management.

October 24, 2024

Recycling

Untangling the Thermoform Recycling Conundrum

Thermoform packaging waste is an excellent source of rPET, but collection and sorting challenges must be overcome to make it a profitable commodity for MRFs.

October 22, 2024

Bio-based

Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry

Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.

October 23, 2024

Recycling

MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot

EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm and robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum and HDPE, valuable material that otherwise would have gone into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports further CMI can-capture efforts.

October 22, 2024

Recycling

The Business of MRFs Explained

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, three prominent recyclers discuss how MRFs are navigating today's economic and technological challenges.

October 22, 2024

Bio-based

Nestlé Continues to Embrace Paper with New Quality Street Tub

The new paper-based carton for Quality Street sweets for Christmas offers the same shape and brand color, but is now 100% curbside recyclable.

October 21, 2024

Sustainability

The Major CPGs Committing to Carbon Emission Reduction Pledges

Companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and more have set their sustainability goalposts over the next decades with these carbon emission goals and pledges.

October 18, 2024

Package Design

Frank's RedHot, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Don Smallgoods Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging innovations designed for user engagement from Frank's RedHot, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Don Smallgoods from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 18, 2024