Sustainable Packaging

PET Collection Rate for Recycling Reaches Highest Level Ever in 2021: NAPCOR Report

The rise in the U.S. PET collection rate for recycling, including for both PET bottles and thermoforms, points to a significant rebound in PET redemption after the roadblocks presented by the pandemic.

December 19, 2022

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Sustainability

Amcor Announces Deal With ExxonMobil to Drive Progress on Advanced Recycling Materials for Food and Healthcare Markets

Amcor Flexibles North America

Five-year deal to secure thousands of tons of high-performance, certified-circular material from ExxonMobil's advanced recycling plant.

December 16, 2022

Sustainability

Alliance to End Plastic Waste Awards Nextek Its Alliance Prize in Circular Solutions for Flexibles

Nextek Ltd

Alliance awarded Nextek’s COtooCLEAN proprietary waterless cleaning process for polyolefin films its Alliance Prize in Circular Solutions for Flexibles.

December 15, 2022

Sustainability

GE Technology to Use Honeywell's Advanced Plastics Recycling Technology At New Facility in South Korea

Honeywell

GE Technology will transform end-of-life plastic waste into Honeywell Recycled Polymer Feedstock (RPF) that can be used to create new plastics using Honeywell’s UpCycle Process Technology.

December 14, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola’s ‘Recycled Records’ Connects Music Sampling, Recycling

The Coca-Cola Company teamed up with two legendary names in music sampling, Mark Ronson and Madlib, to bring a bold musical experiment to life with the launch of “Recycled Records.”

December 14, 2022

Sustainability

Sabic, Cabka Collaborate to Create Next Generation Transport Packaging Solution

SABIC

Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry, and Cabka, the market leader in sustainable and reusable transport packaging, launched the CabCube 4840 sustainable foldable large container.

December 13, 2022

Contract Packaging

Co-man/Co-pack Rides the Wave of Adult Ice Pops, Pouched Alcohol

Adult beverage branding and marketing firm Iconic Brands merges with co-man/co-pack TopPop Packaging to address the rapidly growing market for RTD cocktails and RTF adult ice pops, as well as more healthy options for wine and spirits.

December 9, 2022

Plastics/resins

The Carlsberg Approach To Packaging Innovation

Facing a ‘mountain of technical challenges’ in its quest for a paper beer bottle, Carlsberg Group sees clearly that slow and steady wins the race.

December 7, 2022

Sustainability

Graham Packaging Earns Widely Recyclable Designation

Graham Packaging

Graham Packaging announced its ThermaSet PET technology has been pre-qualified for the How2Recycle® Widely Recyclable label. It provides a sustainable, lightweight, and shatterproof solution for use in challenging hot-fill applications.

December 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Global Commitment Signatories to Miss 2025 Plastic Reduction Goals

A new progress report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation confirms that the 1,000 signatories to its Global Commitment will not meet their 2025 plastic reduction goals.

December 5, 2022

Flexible packaging

Glenroy’s STANDCAP Meets Critical Guidance from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)

Glenroy, Inc.

Glenroy announces that after a two-year development process it received critical guidance recognition from APR for its 100% PE recyclable STANDCAP, a completely eco-friendly alternative to rigid plastic and glass bottles.

December 1, 2022

Sustainability

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

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

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