Operational Excellence

Reuse is on the Rise, but ‘Much More Needs to be Done’

A new report from Smithers explores the dynamic reusable and refillable packaging market, detailing four reuse/refill strategies as well as new technology innovations that will help the market grow.

September 30, 2022

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Plastics/resins

Selenis Expands Production of Specialty Polyesters to the U.S.

Selenis

Selenis reinforces its production capacity of high-end specialty polyesters by increasing its capacity by 55 million pounds per annum through its recent agreement to gain controlling access to a production facility in North Carolina.

September 30, 2022

Controls & Machine Components

Independent Linear Servo Movers Lend Flexibility to Flowpacker

An intelligent transport system delivers a cost-effective, compact, and highly flexible feeder component in cookie packaging equipment by a well-known OEM.

September 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Fiji Water Dives into 100% rPET

‘Earth’s Finest Water,’ in 300- 500-mL sizes, is now available from Fiji Water in the U.S. in packaging made from 100% rPET.

September 28, 2022

Sustainability

Stephen Martin Appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Danimer Scientific

Danimer Scientific

Martin will manage a wide range of legal matters across the company as Danimer continues to expand its manufacturing capacity to meet demand in the bioplastics market.

September 26, 2022

Flexibles

Compostable, Bio-based Bag Fits Wonky Bread’s Eco-Friendly Ethos

D2C company Earth & Wheat switches from a fossil-based bag to a compostable one made from renewable resources to ship its mixed bakery bread varieties that have been rescued from becoming waste.

September 23, 2022

Sustainability

TricorBraun to Acquire Mark’s Barrel Co.

TricorBraun

TricorBraun signed an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Mark’s Barrel Co. The acquisition will expand its industrial packaging capabilities.

September 22, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Four States Enact Extended Producer Responsibility Laws for Packaging

Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and California now have packaging producer responsibility laws. Here’s what you need to know about each.

September 21, 2022

Sustainability

Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Pringles Adjust Package Materials to Add Sustainability

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging material adjustments for sustainability by Coca-Cola and others from ThePackHub’s September Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

September 21, 2022

Sustainability

Dow and Mura Announce Plans for Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Europe

The 120-kiloton/yr facility will be co-located with Dow’s production plant in Böhlen, Germany, and will convert mixed-waste plastic waste into naptha that Dow can use to produce virgin-quality polyethylene for packaging.

September 19, 2022

Home

Milliken to Showcase Sustainable Plastic Additives at PACK EXPO International

Milliken & Company

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth LU-8840! Milliken & Co. will showcase an array of partnerships and innovative additive technologies aimed at moving the circular economy forward.

September 16, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Nivea Pursues Sustainable Packaging from Every Angle

Beiersdorf uses the 4R approach of Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Replace to develop industry-first sustainable packaging for its personal care products.

September 16, 2022

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital Dominates Labelexpo Americas 2022

New digital presses with a range of sophisticated technologies were the highlight of the show, which returned after a four-year hiatus to much excitement.

September 15, 2022