Sustainability

LyondellBasell Invests in Technology for Masterbatch Solutions

With the KARO® 5.0 laboratory stretching machine, LYB will be able to accelerate research and development, improve product matching, and bring solutions to market faster.

March 20, 2024

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Sustainability

Stahl Strengthens Sustainable Packaging Coatings Offering With Barriertec License Agreement

R. Stahl

Agreement brings repulpable barrier coatings to market, aiding recyclability and reducing waste in paper packaging.

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

PLASTICS Alliance to Boost Flexible Film Recycling

The Plastics Industry Association launches the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance to improve recycling rates, access, and education in the United States.

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Cosmetic Industry Sustainability Driven by TotalEnergies Corbion and Sulapac

TotalEnergies Corbion

Partnership offers recycled, biodegradable biopolymers for high-performance, eco-friendly cosmetic packaging.

March 18, 2024

Package design

Unilever, GSK, and Las Quinas Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for user engagement by Unilever, GSK, and Las Quinas from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 18, 2024

Sustainability

Amcor Capsules and Scott Laboratories Renew Partnership for Sustainable Wine Packaging

Amcor Capsules

Long-term contract renewal ensures continued supply of premium tin capsules and STELVIN screwcaps in North America.

March 18, 2024

Workforce

SPE Foundation & Brightmark Unveil Scholarship for Future Leaders in Plastics Circularity

SPE Foundation

New endowment meets Georgia Tech students' prolonged interest in plastics sustainability and addresses the workforce shortage by supporting students seeking careers in the field.

March 18, 2024

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Avery Dennison Introduces New Recycled Content Solutions For Wine And Spirits

Avery Dennison

Company introduces 30% post-consumer waste versions of classic label stocks, helping wineries and converters address liner-waste recycling challenges.

March 15, 2024

Sustainability

Yoran Imaging’s Thermal Imaging Inspection System Expedites Shift to Sustainable Packaging

Yoran Imaging

Through automated 100% inspection and data capture, company’s Process Analytical Monitoring (PAM) system speeds transition to more recyclable substrates, including PE & PP.

March 15, 2024

Sustainability

NAPCOR Research Indicates Plastic Bottle Ban at S.F. Airport Causes Greater Environmental Damage Than Recycling

National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR)

The National Association for PET Container Resources' Life Cycle Analysis shows recycling, not banning, PET plastic bottles in large venues is the best choice for the environment.

March 15, 2024

Contract Packaging

CPGs: Find a Contract Partner Who Rides Against the Current

Read what Reynolds Consumer Products says are the qualities to look for in a contract manufacturer or packager.

March 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations by Stella Artois, Pringles, and World of Zing from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 14, 2024

Beverage

Lazy Magnolia Blooms After Automation Influx

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company’s recent front-of-line automation investments are supporting in-house and contract packing growth, with plans for secondary packaging investment to further quicken operations.

March 14, 2024