Recycling

Paper-based Blister-style Packs Make a Splash at PACK EXPO Southeast

A subset of the paperization trend, some brand owners are moving from thermoformed plastic trays with cardstock backing to fully fiber-based blister packs. The trend was noticeable at PACK EXPO Southeast, with both materials & machinery vendors involved.

March 10, 2025

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Workforce

ICPF Funds Corrugated Packaging Sustainability Research and Education Program at MSU

ICPF (International Corrugated Packaging Foundation)

Michigan State University's School of Packaging implements a collaborative research and education program focused on corrugated packaging sustainability.

February 21, 2025

Cartoning

Metsä Board Recieves Triple A Rating from CDP

Metsä Board

The rating recognizes Metsä Board's leadership in climate change, forest management, water security transparency, and performance.

February 14, 2025

Cartoning

International Paper Acquires DS Smith

International Paper

International Paper and DS Smith merge to become a global provider of sustainable packaging solutions.

February 10, 2025

Recycling

Energizer Launches Plastic-Free Paper Pack with Walmart

The Energizer Bunny rolled out a new paper pack that's 100% curbside recyclable, with bold new look for shelf presence and consumer experience in Walmart other retailers. Duracell made a similar move at the end of 2024, also with Walmart.

February 7, 2025

Cartoning

Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin Care

Nwär Skin’s new Seid skin care products are encapsulated in tiny, dissolvable strips packaged in a paperboard carton. While the product reduces overconsumption, the package ensures recycling.

January 24, 2025

Recycling

Metsä Board's QR Code with Recycling Information for its Delivery Packaging Materials

Metsä Board

Metsä Board utilizes QR codes to provide customers with easy access to recycling information for each component.

January 24, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Dropps Packaging Goes Omnichannel, Returns to Retail

Laundry and dish pod trailblazer Dropps doesn't need to get up on a soap box about sustainable packaging. Its new omnichannel carton range, rolled out in June 2024, sends that message on its own, both via e-comm channels and in the retail detergent aisle.

January 8, 2025

Package Design

Duracell's All-Paper Blister Paves Way for New Walmart Battery Display

The new perforated paper blister replaces the thermoformed plastic tray with paperboard backing. Features include a flat bottom and messaging hierarchy on front and top of pack that enable a unique retail display and shopping experience at Walmart.

December 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Survey: Consumers Approve of Amazon's Sustainable Changes

New consumer data from a Harris Poll revealed that customers are on board with receiving deliveries with minimal or no added packaging.

December 6, 2024

Package Design

Nordic Beauty Brand’s Paper-Based Advent Calendar is Full of Surprises

The multidimensional, paper-based calendar comprises 24 product packages hidden inside a flower-shaped outer sleeve and is gorgeously decorated with imagery inspired by Nordic Nature.

December 3, 2024

PACK EXPO

Top Load Cartoner has Unique Flexibility

Interconnected modular blocks make it possible for the Celestion MTX top load cartoner to load pouches, wraps, and round products into cartons and trays in a variety of configurations—from single units to multipacks to variety packs to kits.

November 4, 2024

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