Bio-based

Food Hub Adopts Compostable Packaging for Circular System

Organic food delivery service Fresh Harvest supplements its reusable packaging with new compostable produce film that is also used to fertilize its crops at its end of life.

February 7, 2024

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Flexibles

PAC Machinery Will Exhibit Three Packaging Machines at PACK EXPO East

PAC Machinery

Visit Booth #1427, where PAC will showcase flexible packaging solutions, including the Rollbag R785 Automatic Bagger, D545 AV Band Sealer, and PVT Plus Vacuum Sealer.

February 5, 2024

Sustainability

WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell

WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.

February 2, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?

Quiz 2 of 3. Test your recycling smarts with this short quiz. Each answer has a video explanation from our friends at LRS, with a video facility tour at the end!

February 2, 2024

Flexibles

Accredo Packaging Completes $10 Million Expansion in Texas

The sustainable flexible packaging company's fourth expansion adds 83,000 square feet of office space to its LEED-certified facility in Sugar Land, creating 30 jobs.

January 29, 2024

Flexible packaging

Registration Open for TAPPI IFPED Conference

TAPPI

The 2024 TAPPI FlexPack PLACE conference ignites connections, knowledge exchange, and real-world applications in the flexible films and laminates industry.

January 19, 2024

Flexible packaging

One Rock Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of Constantia Flexibles

One Rock Capital Partners

The deal solidifies One Rock's presence in the flexible packaging industry and leverages its expertise to bolster Constantia's growth, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.

January 10, 2024

Recycling

SÜDPACK expands its involvement in CARBOLIQ

SÜDPACK

Film manufacturer SÜDPACK deepens its commitment to chemical recycling, acquires majority stake in CARBOLIQ GmbH and appoints expert to drive innovation.

January 8, 2024

Workforce

Eco Flexibles is Empowering the Next Generation of Packaging Professionals

Eco Flexibles

As the print and packaging industries contend with an aging workforce, Eco Flexibles is focused on supplying young people with the skills they need to thrive in the sector.

January 5, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Castrol Introduce Recycling Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Castrol from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 2, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 8: Refill-at-home Packaging Taking Off Across All Categories

2023 may have bene the year of the at-home refill solutions. From D2C startups, reusable/refillable packaging has found its way into retail, in markets that include household cleaning, personal and oral care, lawn care, and luxury brands, to name a few.

December 26, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Eco Flexibles Appoints David Smith GM

Eco Flexibles

In the newly appointed role as General Manager, Smith will oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure Eco Flexibles’ strategic goals are met.

December 18, 2023

Flexible packaging

Sleigh The Competition With Your Holiday Branding

Three tips on how to connect with your consumers during the holidays by creating festive, must-have seasonal packaging designs.

December 14, 2023