Sustainability

Matthew Glaser Named Senior Director, Industry Engagement for Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

He will serve as director for PLASTICS’ Processors Council, managing all activities of the council, enhancing member benefits, and integrating broader association strategy regarding advocacy, communication, engagement, and sustainability.

November 30, 2022

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Sustainability

Honeywell and Environ to Advance Plastics Circularity in Egypt

Honeywell

Honeywell signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Environ Adapt for Recycling Industries with the aim of advancing plastics recycling in the country.

November 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Collaborations Focus on Plastic’s Sustainability Progress

I considered making this column a call for the establishment of a new sustainability collaborative. But so many apparently capable ones exist, I've changed my mind. Here are some important ones to keep an eye on.

November 29, 2022

Thermoform/fill/seal

Advice About Vacuum Thermoformed Packaging

Don’t get caught in a knowledge vacuum about this major way of producing plastic packaging.

November 29, 2022

Sustainability

Scent-Flavored, Refillable Drinking System Comes to the U.S.

The Air Up hydration system combines a custom-engineered, reusable water bottle with scent-infused PP rings that transmit flavor through the consumers’ sense of smell.

November 22, 2022

Sustainability

Plastipak’s Major Recycling Investment Opens In Spain

Plastipak Packaging

Plastipak opened a recycling investment at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain. The new recycling facility converts PET flake into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets suitable for use in new preforms, bottles, and containers.

November 21, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

WestRock, Lactalis Nestlé, and Mitsubishi Hitec Paper Add Sustainability with Recycled Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable material packaging from WestRock, Lactalis Nestlé, and Mitsubishi Hitec Paper from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 14, 2022

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Tight Packs from V/f/f/s Machine

V/f/f/s machine from Harpak Ulma produces a three-side-seal pouch and removes ambient air from pack so more packs fit per case.

November 10, 2022

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Tray Sealer That’s Easy to Use

From Harpak Ulma comes the Cigno tray sealer, a compact design that is extremely user friendly.

November 10, 2022

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Decontaminating Roll-fed Lidding

Primoreels and Claranor have teamed up to produce a system that uses pulsed light to decontaminate lids in pre-cut reels.

November 10, 2022

Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Opens State-of-the-Art Recycling Technology Lab

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental Packaging opened its Recycling Technology Lab at the Art, Science and Technology Research and Applications Center (ASTRA Center) in Menasha, Wisc. It complements the existing state-of-the-art R&D labs at the center.

November 10, 2022

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70% PCR Polyethylene Resins

Dow showcased its REVOLOOP portfolio at PACK EXPO International.

November 9, 2022

Flexible packaging

Starbucks Elevates Coffee Art with New Packaging Design

In the first new packaging design for its core whole bean coffee roasts in a decade, Starbucks takes its storytelling strategy to new heights.

November 9, 2022