Flexible packaging

EPR Can Drive Solutions for Flexible Packaging Recovery

Extended producer responsibility offers the potential to increase material recovery rates and streamline waste management, especially for hard-to-recycle flexible packaging materials.

August 26, 2022

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Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Packaging Recognized for Sustainability in Pet Food Industry

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental was named a Top Performer 2022/2023 in the Earth Defender Category for its environmental focus and leadership in working towards Sustainable Development Goals for positive environmental impact, by the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

August 26, 2022

Sustainability

DS Smith’s Research Progresses in Testing Boxes Made of Straw, Seaweed, and Flowers

DS Smith Packaging Systems

It is working to give new life to alternative fibers for paper and cardboard, including daisies, straw, grass, cocoa shells, and seaweed as part of its $140 million investment in research and development to accelerate its work in the circular economy.

August 25, 2022

Flexible packaging

PAC Worldwide Sorts Through the Mixed Bin of Recycling Terms

PAC Worldwide Corporation

Flexible packaging manufacturer’s infographic aims to shrink knowledge gap between industry and consumer.

August 24, 2022

Robotics

OEMs Bring the Benefits of Cobots to Palletizing

Higher payloads, an extended reach, ease of programming and operation, and greater security features allow new cobots to be used for palletizing operations.

August 23, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

Bike Brand is Riding High with an 85% Drop in Plastic Wrap

German bicycle maker Diamant replaces plastic bubble wrap with recyclable kraft paper to protect its bikes' handlebars during transportation, eliminating 16 metric tons of plastic per year.

August 22, 2022

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HexcelPack to Showcase Protective Paper-Based Wrapping System at PACK EXPO International

HexcelPack

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-21029! HexcelPack will showcase its cost-effective, sustainable wrapping system for a variety of product shipping needs.

August 22, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon and Other Brands Develop Innovative E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging solutions from Amazon and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 21, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

6 Last Mile Considerations for Rare Disease Therapies

A specialty pharmacist discusses the added communication and support—including manufacturers working with patient groups—that foster adherence among smaller patient populations.

August 18, 2022

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Robatech to Demonstrate Sustainable Adhesive Applications at PACK EXPO International

Robatech AG

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5217! Robatech will be demonstrating new ways of sustainable adhesive applications, featuring the smart Vision melter.

August 17, 2022

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Facility Receives International Sustainability Carbon Certification

ProAmpac

ProAmpac’s Rocky Mount, Va. facility received an International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus) certification.

August 17, 2022

Plastics/resins

Toray Plastics Announces Management Changes

Toray Plastics (America), Inc.

Michael Brandmeier will retire as President and CEO of Toray Plastics and assume a new leadership role at Toray Industries America. Ken Kurokawa was named Chairman and CEO and Christopher Roy was appointed President and COO.

August 16, 2022

Robotics

Six-Axis Robots Gently Depalletize, Clean Cosmetics Bottles

Italian contract manufacturer Cosmint installs a new robotic depalletizing cell designed to clean and manipulate high-end, preprinted cosmetic bottles without leaving a scratch.

August 15, 2022