Recycling

Live at PRS Day Two: Strategies from Google, Amazon, and Colgate-Palmolive

The top insights shared from Google's plastic-free packaging success to Amazon's focus on data for sustainability decisions.

September 17, 2024

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Recycling

Live at PRS Day One: Insights from Coca-Cola and Danone, Plus EPR and Responsible Sourcing

The top insights shared from Coca-Cola and Danone, the right perspective on EPR, and the untapped potential of thermoform for PCR.

September 16, 2024

Bio-based

Novolex Acquires American Twisting

Novolex

Novolex purchases supplier of twisted-paper handles to integrate into Duro Bag operations.

September 16, 2024

Robotics

AI Delivers Benefits Today and Tomorrow, According to PMMI Report

Artificial Intelligence innovations will be on display at PACK EXPO International 2024.

September 16, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Amcor Showcases Responsible Packaging for a Brilliant Future at PACK EXPO International

Amcor Flexibles North America

Check out Booth S-3705, where Amcor’s interactive exhibit will include demonstrations of packaging equipment for liquid products and proteins and over 130 on-demand life cycle assessment comparisons to measure carbon footprint.

September 16, 2024

Recycling

RFID at the Intersection of Sustainable and Smart Packaging

RFID labels present substantial opportunities and challenges alike to packaging's sustainability chops. Experts are bullish on overcoming obstacles around material miscibility, and unlocking the sortation-improvement potential that RFID labeling poses.

September 13, 2024

Digital Transformation

Guiding Brands Through Walmart’s RFID Mandates

With Walmart’s RFID mandates underway, Avery Dennison is helping companies navigate challenges in adopting the technology.

September 13, 2024

Contract Packaging

Twig’s Beverage Blends Tradition with Modern Efficiency

Family-run Twig’s, a longtime contract packager for Keurig Dr Pepper’s Sun Drop, updates its old conveyors and installs modern bottling for its retro sodas.

September 13, 2024

Events

Packaging Recycling Summit 2025

Held at the beautifully reimagined Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Resort & Spa from June 25-27, this premier event highlights how innovative materials, strategic partnerships, and forward-thinking policies can transform waste into valuable resources.

June 25, 2025June 27, 2025

Digital Transformation

The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing

Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.

September 12, 2024

Containers & Closures

McDonald's McFlurry Drops Plastic Lid for Four-Flap Paper Cup

Paper flaps around the paper-based cup's neck will serve as a closure, replacing the plastic lid and reducing single-use plastic to advance McDonald's sustainability goals.

September 12, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Patagonia Partners with Canopy’s Pack4Good Initiative For Sustainable Alternative Packaging

The collaboration with the non-profit aims to reduce Patagonia's reliance on trees by utilizing agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative.

September 12, 2024

Recycling

Keurig Pays $1.5M SEC Fine Over K-Cup Recyclability

Keurig Dr. Pepper did not disclose that recycling companies expressed concerns over K-Cups recyclability.

September 11, 2024