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Former WestRock CEO Steven Voorhees Awarded PPC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) presented its Robert T. Gair Award for lifetime achievement, to former President and CEO of WestRock, Steven C. Voorhees.

November 30, 2021

Containers & Closures: Page 28

Sustainable Packaging

Paper Can for Sangria is the Full Package

Imported from Spain, Pulpoloco Sangria not only has beautiful branding, but its aseptic paper can is shaped like a traditional beverage can, while using 30% less material than aluminum or PET.

November 30, 2021

Sustainability

Retailers, Brands Ride the Wave of Ocean-Bound Plastic

Ocean-bound plastic is gaining small but significant traction within the packaging sector, particularly from those in the rPET market.

November 2, 2021

Closures

A Look at Metal Lug Closures

Also known as lug lids, lug caps, and twist caps, lug closures are the choice for a variety of products that are heat-processed and hot-filled in glass jars.

November 23, 2021

Sustainability

Graham Packaging Earns ISCC PLUS Certification

Graham Packaging

This certification for its Evansville, Ind. location will help Graham meet its long-term goal of incorporating an average of 20% PCR across all bottles by 2025.

November 18, 2021

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Liquibox

Liquibox employees traded balloons and streamers for steel toe boots and hairnets for an inspiring week celebrating 60 years of dedication and commitment.

November 17, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

L’Oréal Pioneers Bottle Made from Industrial Emissions

The prototype HDPE package is the result of a partnership with LanzaTech and TotalEnergies that converts carbon waste from emissions from a steel mill into recycled polyethylene with the same properties as virgin plastic.

November 17, 2021

Sustainability

New Absolut Bottle Design Pays Tribute to Brand’s Credentials

In the biggest design refresh since 1979, Absolut Vodka’s new bottle graphics emphasize the brand’s Swedish provenance and showcase the community and culture driving the brand forward.

November 16, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Compostable Skincare Packs Signal Shift in Tattoo Culture Values

Manik Skincare chooses packaging made from wood- and plant-based materials for its vegan tattoo aftercare products, targeted a new breed of nature-oriented tattoo enthusiasts.

November 9, 2021

Sustainability

Eco-Products Earns Certification for its Plant-Based Packaging

Eco-Products Inc.

Eco-Products earned the GreenScreen Certified™ Silver designation for its Vanguard line of compostable plates and containers made from sugarcane.

November 4, 2021

Sustainability

Silgan Dispensing Receives Gold Sustainability Rating

Silgan Dispensing

Silgan Dispensing received EcoVadis’ Gold sustainability rating for environmental and corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.

November 3, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Pinnacle Packaging Offers New Shipping Service

Pinnacle Packaging

Pinnacle Packaging is adding a new and secure custom packing, crating, and shipping option, ideal for shipping large, heavy, awkward, fragile, or high-value items, to its catalog of goods and services.

November 2, 2021

Sustainability

RTD Coffee Package Uses 30% Chemically Recycled PP

International dairy products company Emmi transitions to packaging with 30% rPP from chemical recycling for its Caffè Latte line of RTD iced coffee drinks in the U.K., becoming the first in the category to do so.

November 1, 2021