Recycling

Michelman Debuts Water-based Barrier Coatings and PE Alternatives at PACK EXPO International

Visit Booth S-4359 to see how Michelman's barrier coatings and PE Alternatives help converters and brands reach sustainability goals.

October 15, 2024

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Recycling

Colgate, Amazon Report ‘History-Making’ Progress with AI for Recycling

AI provider Glacier develops custom programs for Colgate and Amazon to detect tube and bioplastic packaging, respectively, as it makes its way through MRF sorting systems.

October 15, 2024

Wrapping

Polypack Brings Shrink-Wrap and Corrugated Solutions to PACK EXPO International 2024

Polypack Inc.

From compact machines to sustainable materials, Polypack will display its packaging solutions for a wide range of products in Booth S-2147.

October 14, 2024

Containers & Closures

Plastipak Announces Transition of Global Leader and Ceo William C. Young

Plastipak Packaging

The industry trailblazer’s 56-year tenure will conclude in October with Edward V. Morgan assuming the role of CEO and President.

October 11, 2024

Recycling

A Pizza Hut Box’s Trip from Table, to Recycling, to Table Again

A collaborative initiative between Pizza Hut and Smurfit WestRock aims to enhance pizza box recyclability, addressing challenges and promoting sustainable practices across diverse U.S. municipalities.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

Coca-Cola Creates Closed-Loop Stadium Recycling System

Partnering with closed-loop venues as well as MRFs and reclaimers, Coca-Cola is ensuring recycled bottles and cans end up back in its packaging.

October 10, 2024

Recycling

New Film Recycling Directory, Validated Data, Breathe Life into Store Drop-Off

At SPC Advance a panel of General Mills, RRS, PLASTICS, & GreenBlue's How2Recycle claimed accelerating progress behind flexible film recycling, store drop-off, and wider film recycling thanks to the newly formed Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA)

October 9, 2024

Cartons and boxes

SupplyOne Expands Southeastern Region with Acquisition of Gulf Packaging, Inc.

SupplyOne

The newest addition to the SupplyOne portfolio is a premier converter and supplier of custom corrugated boxes and displays.

October 9, 2024

Plastics/resins

ExxonMobil Launches Signature Polymers

ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil has unveiled a rebranded portfolio that consolidates all of its polyolefin products to simplify navigation and make it easier for companies to find the right solutions.

October 8, 2024

Bio-based

Bubble Paper Announces Christian Chamberlain as National Site Manufacturing Director

Bubble Paper

With extensive experience in manufacturing and operations, Chamberlain will lead Bubble Paper's expansion and ensure delivery of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.

October 7, 2024

Containers & Closures

Manfred Zurkirch to Take Over as CEO of Hoffmann Neopac on January 1

Hoffmann Neopac AG

Zurkirch, the former CEO of Thielmann AG, Ferag AG, and PackSys Global AG, succeeds Mark Aegler, effective in 2025.

October 7, 2024

Cartons and boxes

TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Council Elects Two New Members

TAPPI

Danny Lopez and Tom Staal will serve three-year terms as Members-at-Large.

October 7, 2024

Protective/transport packaging

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions Acquires Minus Works

Nordic Cold Chain Solutions

In addition to the acquisition of Minus Works and its eco-friendly gel packs, Nordic Cold Chain Solutions also expands facilities with next-gen sustainable cold chain technology.

October 7, 2024