Recycling

DS Smith, Marks & Spencer, and Guyenne Papier in Collaboration with LFI Emballages Switch to Paper-based Packaging

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations from DS Smith, Marks & Spencer, and Guyenne Papier in collaboration with LFI Emballages from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

April 18, 2025

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Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Sustainable and Recyclable Blisters for Pharmaceuticals

As environmental concerns for PVC-based blisters rise, how can the pharmaceutical industry transition to alternative materials? Sustainable blisters take material selection, quality regulations, machinability, and printability into account.

April 18, 2025

Bio-based

Compostable Molded Fiber Cup, Plant-based Lidding for School Cafeterias

School lunch fresh fruit and vegetable distributor DNO Produce launches K-12 school cafeteria fruit cups that features molded fiber bases and plant-based lidding film from Eco-Products. The package is industrially compostable.

April 16, 2025

Bio-based

Living Ink Secures Funding for Pigment Made from Biomass Waste

Living Ink Technologies

Living Ink has received $3 million in investment to scale its technology that converts algae and other biomass waste into Algae Black, a renewable and carbon-negative alternative to petroleum-derived carbon black.

April 16, 2025

Recycling

Landbell Group and PureCycle Collaborate to Advance Polypropylene Plastic Recycling in Europe

Landbell Group

Landbell Group and PureCycle Technologies are collaborating to increase the upcycling of polypropylene (PP) waste in Europe into high-purity recycled PP for demanding applications.

April 16, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

After the Gold Rush, E-Comm Packaging Gets Complex, Sophisticated

Survey respondents who sell via e-comm focus on what they can control, citing packaging’s sustainability, robustness, and appearance as top considerations. But complex carrier/seller platforms and their associated costs continue to bother brands owners.

April 16, 2025

Recycling

Community Poll: Utilizing Post-consumer Recycled Content

Learn how often your peers are utilizing PCR in their product(s).

April 16, 2025

Package Design

Futurist's Column: Holistic Design is No Longer Optional

Driven by a growing population of consumers with disabilities and a general demand for user-friendly products, packaging accessibility and ease-of-use will soon be essential for CPGs' competitive survival.

April 15, 2025

Retail display packaging

Duracell, Energizer Launch All-paper Packs in Walmart Displays

Some choose copper tops. Others go with the bunny, and others still buy store brands. Whatever your household battery preference, it'll soon be available in sturdy, all-paper, curbside recyclable packs, sold from an enhanced Walmart shopping experience.

April 14, 2025

Contract packaging

Quick Insight: Medical Contract Packaging Set to Soar by 2032

Report projects growth from $35 billion in 2025 to $60 billion in next 7 years.

April 12, 2025

Contract packaging

Look for CPA at Upcoming Cosmetic Shows

This spring and summer, CPA is expanding its reach into the growing cosmetic and personal care sector.

April 12, 2025

Contract Packaging

Community Poll: Outsourcing Packaging

Learn why your peers value outsourcing for packaging.

April 11, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac Updates Product Line for Sustainability

ProAmpac

ProAmpac has expanded its Moisture Protect line of flexible packaging to include both foil-based and foil-free options, integrating moisture-adsorbing technology for product protection while offering more sustainable alternatives.

April 11, 2025