Containers & Closures

Zotefoams’ ReZorce Circular Packaging Beverage Carton Wins German Packaging Award

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

August 26, 2024

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Thermoform/fill/seal

At PACK EXPO, MHI to Demo Small-Batch Blister Machine for Stability Tests & Clinical Trials

Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations (MHI)

Visit Booth W-15058 and see Maruho Hatsujyo Innovations' cost-effective Eagle-LP Blister Machine, which also is suitable for R&D concepting and small-scale startup production.

August 26, 2024

Recycling

Reduced Gas Emissions and Energy Usage Highlight PAC Worldwide Sustainability Report

The flexible packaging provider's annual sustainability report highlights a 32.65% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions and increased use of recycled content.

August 26, 2024

Recycling

PakTech Receive APR Design for Recyclability Recognition for Its Can Carriers

PakTech

PaKTech’s HDPE 4-Pack and 6-Pack 202 Standard Can Carriers are now officially recognized as highly recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

August 26, 2024

Bio-based

Plant-based Protein Powder Comes Packed in Plant-based Pouch

Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a new stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable.

August 23, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Google Achieves 100% Plastic-Free Hardware Packaging

Google achieved its goal of plastic-free hardware packaging one year ahead of schedule.

August 22, 2024

Recycling

American Chemistry Council Launches Plastics PR Ad

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

August 21, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Starbucks Leads Citywide Reusable Cup Trial

The Petaluma Reusable Cup Project is the first citywide initiative to make reusable to-go cups the default option across multiple restaurants in a U.S. city.

August 21, 2024

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging

Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.

August 16, 2024

Flexible packaging

Matrix Brings its Full Complement of Flexible Packaging Machines to PACK EXPO International

Matrix Packaging Machinery

From vertical form fill seal, sachets and stickpacks, to pre-made pouch machines, Matrix in Booth S-3620 has it all—and is a must-see destination at PACK EXPO, Nov. 3-6, in Chicago.

August 16, 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

Containers & Closures

Aluminum Bottle Selected for Ocean-Friendly Supplement

Differentiating its new omega supplement by making it with plants rather than fish, youtheory complements the product with an aluminum bottle that eliminates ocean-polluting plastic.

August 15, 2024

Contract Packaging

CCB Packaging Founder Dave Canfield Has Passed

CCB Packaging

David “Dave” Alyn Canfield, who spent more than a half of a century involved in packaging, leaves a lasting impact on the industry.

August 14, 2024