Recycling

TerraCycle Acquires North Coast Services

The acquisition expands TerraCycle's universal waste recycling operations in New England and the U.S. and strengthens its commitment to sustainable waste management.

October 24, 2024

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Case/Tray Packing

SOMIC Group Founder and Packaging Visionary Manfred Bonetsmuller Has Passed

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Bonetsmuller, the founder and managing director of the SOMIC group and a pioneer in packaging automation, passes away after a distinguished career that spanned decades.

October 23, 2024

Labeling

MCC Acquires Smart Labels Solutions Provider Starport Technologies

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC)

Multi-Color Corporation acquires Starport Technologies to expand its RFID capabilities and intelligent packaging solutions.

October 23, 2024

Labeling

Epson Showcases Versatile Color Label Technology for Packaging and Processing at PACK EXPO 2024

Epson

Booth S-4235 is where Epson will highlight packaging automation and flexibility with its ColorWorks on-demand color label printers fit for diverse markets.

October 23, 2024

Stretch wrapping/load stabilization

Five Ways to Stabilize Pallet Loads

Watch this quick video outlining the different solutions that keep pallet loads secure during storage and transport.

October 23, 2024

Recycling

Untangling the Thermoform Recycling Conundrum

Thermoform packaging waste is an excellent source of rPET, but collection and sorting challenges must be overcome to make it a profitable commodity for MRFs.

October 22, 2024

Bio-based

Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry

Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.

October 23, 2024

Recycling

MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot

EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm and robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum and HDPE, valuable material that otherwise would have gone into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports further CMI can-capture efforts.

October 22, 2024

Recycling

The Business of MRFs Explained

At the Packaging Recycling Summit, three prominent recyclers discuss how MRFs are navigating today's economic and technological challenges.

October 22, 2024

Bio-based

Nestlé Continues to Embrace Paper with New Quality Street Tub

The new paper-based carton for Quality Street sweets for Christmas offers the same shape and brand color, but is now 100% curbside recyclable.

October 21, 2024

Case/Tray Packing

PLAN IT Packaging Systems Expands to Tampa

PLAN IT Packaging Systems, Inc.

Canadian-owned packaging solutions provider opens new 35,000-square-foot facility to bolster its presence in the U.S. and offer advanced testing, innovation, and faster solutions.

October 21, 2024

Palletizing/depalletizing

Columbia Machine Welcomes Mark Nelson as Its North American Sales Manager of Palletizing

Columbia Machine, Inc.

Nelson joins Columbia Machine on October 21, 2024, and will be at PACK EXPO International November 3-6 in Chicago in Booth N-4706.

October 21, 2024

Sustainability

The Major CPGs Committing to Carbon Emission Reduction Pledges

Companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and more have set their sustainability goalposts over the next decades with these carbon emission goals and pledges.

October 18, 2024