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

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Bio-based

TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Recyclable Container Liners & More at PACK EXPO

TekniPlex Consumer Products

In Booth W-21047, TPCP will have a wide array of sustainability-minded solutions and integrated components on display and will tout its new U.S. Molded Fiber Production Facility.

October 17, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

SÜDPACK Presents Sustainable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2024

SÜDPACK

Visit Booth S-4255 to see SÜDPACK's solutions, including Pure-Line products, recyclable materials, and eco-friendly manufacturing processes.

October 16, 2024

Bio-based

Paper Cable Ties Eliminate 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties

After removing the plastic blister and plastic cable tie from its blister card packaging, Munchkin replaces them with a paper cable tie and backing plate, for 133,000 lb less plastic.

October 16, 2024

Thermoform/fill/seal

At PACK EXPO, MHI to Demo Small-Batch Blister Machine for Stability Tests & Clinical Trials

Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations (MHI)

Visit Booth W-15058 and see Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations' cost-effective Eagle-LP Blister Machine, which also is suitable for R&D concepting and small-scale startup production.

August 26, 2024

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging

Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.

August 16, 2024

Workforce

Plastic Ingenuity Launches Online Education Series for Packaging Professionals

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.

New Good Information Series equips industry professionals with knowledge to navigate sustainable thermoformed packaging solutions.

April 30, 2024

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Pharmaworks Introduces Blister Machine Compatibility with New 100% Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging Films

Pharmaworks

Leading North American Manufacturer Offers Retrofit Solutions and Proven Technology for Eco-Friendly Packaging (Booth #2353)

April 3, 2024

Sustainability

TIPA’s Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification

TIPA Compostable Packaging

The global certification body’s endorsement underscores TIPA’s commitment to eco-friendly product innovation and is a stepping stone to achieving widespread adoption.

March 11, 2024

Sustainability

Plastic Ingenuity Shares Progress and Trends

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.

Thermoformer Plastic Ingenuity has released its annual Thermoform Circularity Report with the latest findings from its Packaging Sustainability Stakeholder Study.

February 21, 2024

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Plastic Ingenuity Earns WorldStar Award for Recycled, Multifunctional Electronics Packaging

Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.

The redesign of Otter Products installation tool boosts sustainability, cuts costs, and improves usability, and it has earned Plastic Ingenuity a 2024 WorldStar award.

January 25, 2024

PMMI News

Pioneer Arthur Lloyd Gustafson, 85, of Alloyd Packaging and Algus Packaging, Has Passed

Algus Packaging

Art Gustafson created the first fully automatic six-station rotary blister sealing machine nearly 60 years ago, and it's still a standard of the industry today.

January 11, 2024

Home

Thermoformed Tool Enhances Performance for Screen Protector Kit

A redesign by Plastic Ingenuity of OtterBox’s screen protector installation tool increases consumer ease of use and accuracy of installation, reduces costs, and significantly improves material sustainability.

December 8, 2023