Sustainability

Cosmetics pot is first with 100% PCR PP content

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is recognized by The Association of Plastics Recyclers for its Lush Black Pot for cosmetics, made from 100% FDA-approved PCR PP.

March 22, 2017

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Adhesives/tape

Rigid packaging adhesives to reach $18.2 billion by 2021

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives is forecast to grow by 4.3% (CAGR) to reach $18.2 billion by 2021.

March 22, 2017

Containers

Plastic Technologies offers expert PET curriculum

Plastic Technologies partners with The Packaging School to provide an online educational platform.

March 21, 2017

Material handling

Challenges and Benefits of Using ISTA’s Standard 20 for the Development of ISC’s

Standard 2D Revision 2.0 uses a QbD approach to develop insulated shipping containers (ISCs) to meet regulatory expectations.

March 21, 2017

Containers

Plastic Technologies hires director of business development and innovation

Craig Robinson will assist Plastic Technologies in connecting with brand owners as the company’s new Director of Business Development and Innovation.

March 20, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Hair-care kits smooth out the edges

Namaste Laboratories packages its new ethnic hair-care relaxer and texturizer kits in cartons with rounded edges that give the products an extra flair.

March 20, 2017

Containers

Move over Andy Warhol; Campbell Soup shares a new look

A black background, simple ingredient photography, and a contemporary logo for Campbell Soup’s new line of clean-label soups could not be more different than its classic label look.

March 19, 2017

Cartons and boxes

Griffon Vault Vodka rocks the box

New spirits company looks inside the box to create a new experience for consumers: a premium vodka in a portable, bag-on-box format that can easily be refrigerated.

March 18, 2017

Plastics/resins

Evaluating Materials for Container Closure Systems for Medical Products

Materials include glass, metal, plastic and rubber, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. Factors such as the physical performance, the nature of supply and the chemical compatibility of the material must be considered.

March 14, 2017

Flexibles

Tostitos bag helps football fans ‘Party Safe’

A limited-edition, sensor-equipped snack bag changes color when alcohol is detected, reminding Super Bowl fans not to drink and drive after the party. Promo codes provide discounts on Uber.

March 13, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film & non-bottle rigid package recycling rates released

Film up 3% in 2015, while the recycling rates for non-bottle rigid plastic packaging dips 4%. However, rigids still up nearly four times 2007 levels.

March 12, 2017

Containers

Read my lips: Consumers speak on lip balm packaging preferences

New research uncovers consumers’ functional and aesthetic preferences around lip balm package types.

March 11, 2017

Containers

Plastic Bottles, Injectables Driving Global Pharmaceutical Packaging

New MarketsandMarkets report forecasts solid pharmaceutical packaging market growth through 2021.

March 10, 2017