Sustainable Packaging

Baltimore Sues PepsiCo, Coke and Frito Lay Over Plastic Pollution

The city follows New York in suing plastic polluters for cleanup expenses. Its lawsuit cites false claims, failure to warn, design defect, deceptive practices, and violations of state and local laws.

June 24, 2024

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 170

Bio-based

Nescafé, Milk & More, and Aldi Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Nescafé, Milk & More, and Aldi from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 24, 2024

Cup/tray filling/depositing/sealing

Enercon's Jeff LaGrange Has Passed

Enercon Industries Corp.

Jeff was integral part of the packaging industry for nearly three decades.

June 21, 2024

Sustainability

CPGs Struggle to Make the Grade on ‘Plastic Promises Scorecard’

As You Sow’s ‘2024 Plastic Promises Scorecard’ reveals that despite some progress, no company or industry is doing enough to combat plastic pollution.

June 20, 2024

Sustainability

BW Packaging Pledges 25% Emissions Cut by 2030

BW Packaging (a Barry-Wehmiller Company)

Barry-Wehmiller’s packaging machinery group sets climate targets to drive sustainability vision of net zero.

June 20, 2024

Bio-based

Bioelements Expands Into the United States

Bioelements Group

Bioelements Group opens headquarters in Houston to offer bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable packaging solutions; BIOLab scientific research facility planned.

June 20, 2024

Digital Transformation

Success Stories of Implementing AI Technology in Packaging

Companies are finding unique applications for AI technology in packaging, improving operations from processing to facility security.

June 20, 2024

Sustainability

Formerra and AFC Ecoplastics Forge New Path in Compostable Materials

Formerra

Certified compostable materials will help packaging meet growing eco-demands.

June 20, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Packsize Recognized as Top Workplace by Inc.

Packsize International, LLC

Packsize earns spot on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list for the second consecutive year for fostering a positive work environment and for its commitment to eco-friendly solutions.

June 20, 2024

Recycling

Nestlé, Starbucks, and Aldi Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Nestlé, Starbucks, and Aldi from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 20, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon Close to Eliminating All Plastic Air Pillows From Packaging

Amazon has replaced 95% of plastic air pillows in North American delivery packaging with 100% recycled paper filler, aiming to remove them completely by year-end.

June 20, 2024

Contract Packaging

Do You Have the Tools for Success?

Wheelhouse Contract Packaging asserts that the right tools and certifications open opportunities for growth.

June 20, 2024

Bio-based

2M Group of Companies, Huhtamaki, and Xampla Join Forces to Produce Plastic-Free Takeaway Boxes

2M Group of Companies

2M Group of Companies signs first commercial agreement to supply Xampla's plant-based Morro coating to Huhtamaki for its corrugate board foodservice containers.

June 19, 2024