Recycling

Advanced Recycling: A Pivotal Tool for Circularity

Advanced recycling technology can provide an additional avenue to meet society’s increasing demand for more PCR plastic, but challenges around feedstock, legislation, and misconceptions may slow growth.

September 9, 2024

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Containers & Closures

Zotefoams’ ReZorce Circular Packaging Beverage Carton Wins German Packaging Award

Zotefoams

The judges described ReZorce fully recyclable HDPE mono-material barrier packaging range as a ‘sustainable alternative to beverage cartons.’

August 26, 2024

Recycling

American Chemistry Council Launches Plastics PR Ad

What does the ad portend for CPGs companies that utilize rigid packaging?

August 21, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. Makes Major Policy Shift in Support of Reducing Global Plastic Production

Sources tell Reuters that the U.S. will reverse course and now support a global treaty to reduce the production of new plastic.

August 15, 2024

Shrink wrapping

Packaging Pioneer Alain A. Cerf Passes Away

Polypack Inc.

The founder of Polypack, Alain Cerf, leaves an enduring legacy of innovation and dedication to the packaging industry.

August 14, 2024

Recycling

Blue Bunny Opts for Translucent, Recyclable Pints

Blue Bunny expanded its Twist Cones soft-serve frozen treat line into 16-oz single-serve, freezer-grade twist pints that use cups that are translucent to help display the two-tone ice cream. Both the cups (PP) and closures are widely recyclable (HDPE).

August 12, 2024

Sustainability

STUDY: The Hidden Costs of Glass and Rethinking Sustainable Packaging

A recent report suggests that glass, often perceived as the most sustainable packaging, is among the least eco-friendly due to its high energy demands in production and recycling.

August 1, 2024

Recycling

Souvenir Stadium Cups Use 50% rPP from Purification

Churchill Container tests the viability of incorporating polypropylene recycled through a purification process into its reusable souvenir cups for stadiums and entertainment venues.

July 29, 2024

Recycling

Cadbury Uses Certified-Circular BOPP for Chocolate Bars

Cadbury Australia uses chemically recycled content produced through pyrolysis for 500 million of its chocolate bar wraps.

July 26, 2024

Recycling

Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Aldi, Paulig, and Scan Sverige from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 24, 2024

Recycling

Revolution Appoints New President and CEO

Revolution Sustainable Solutions

Scott Coleman takes reins to accelerate growth in sustainable materials and recycling.

July 23, 2024

Recycling

U.S. Plastics Pact Appoints New CEO

U.S. Plastics Pact

Industry veteran Jonathan Quinn will build on the foundation laid by outgoing leader Emily Tipaldo as he spearheads the organization's renewed vision for a plastics circular economy.

July 12, 2024

Recycling

Krones Recycling Spun Off as an Independent Subsidiary Company

Krones, Inc.

Krones Recycling GmbH takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling but continues to utilize Krones' global production, sales, and service network.

July 2, 2024