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Insights from Circularity 22 and E-Pack Europe

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Circularity and E-Pack Europe conferences go live, with content on advanced recycling and sustainable packaging for e-commerce, respectively.

Spartech Announces New Staff Promotions

Spartech promoted Danny Puran to Operations and Technology Manager, Polycast, Stamford, Conn. location; Jason Thomas to Plant Manager, Greenville, Ohio location; and Todd Chastain to Converting Operations Manager, Crawfordsville, Ind. location.

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Ball Corp. Launches Low Carbon Footprint Aluminum Aerosol Can

The sustainable aluminum aerosol can is made with up to 50% recycled content and will be available to customers around the world.

Public Goods’ refillable 12-oz containers are HDPE, approximately 90% of which comes from Braskem’s I’m Green sugarcane-based PE.

Hotel Toiletries in Bioplastic Packaging Serve the Eco-Friendly Traveler

Public Goods offers a line of toxin-free personal care products in bioplastic packaging, some of which is reusable/refillable, for hoteliers looking to meet guests’ growing sustainability preferences.

Sustainable Alternatives to Conventional E-Commerce Packaging

Companies are finding sustainable alternatives to common e-commerce packaging solutions using paper and bio-based materials. Packaging World's Matt Reynolds and U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of ThePackHub explore the latest innovations.

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and Life-stacks are 3D printed to layer different “mixes” of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

Based on a consumer questionnaire, ingredients are printed in stacks on in-house developed tech to offer a bespoke 28-day supply. The resulting colorful, customized gummies are packed in home-compostable wrap in a letterbox-friendly carton.

Spending Forecast for Cobots

Over 50% of CPGs to Increase Cobot Spending

The suspected surge in cobot spending comes at a time when companies are just starting to grasp how to take advantage of them.

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unPACKed podcast: Ripe Opportunity for OEMs in Pharma Market

Hear Donna Ritson discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted pharmaceutical production and how that disruption affected, but could ultimately benefit, the industry.

Legal Column: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) Designation Goes to Congress

The GRAS pathway to clearance of the use of substances in packaging and in food is crucially important, and this proposed law has the potential to make enormous changes in various legal obligations.

Printed paperboard means no need for labels or labeling equipment.

World’s First Tequila in Paperboard ‘Bag-in-Bottle’ Design

Distilled in Jalisco, Mexico, and launching in Sweden, Buen Vato is the world’s first tequila in a bottle-shaped paperboard container and 750-mL metalized PET pouch, made from 84% recycled material.

DHL on E-Commerce Growth: Don’t Ship Air by Air

As a courier, 3PL, and “in-Distribution Center (in-DC)” contract packager, DHL, especially DHL Supply Chain, occupies a unique space in e-comm and packaging.

Three OSARO robotic bagging systems will take on the responsibility of readying eyewear orders for shipment to Zenni's U.S. customers.

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes E-Comm Fulfillment Automation with Robot/Bagger Combo

Three robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.

Cobot Explosion on Horizon

CPG Cobot Use Expected to At Least Double in Next Five Years

CPGs predict cobot usage in packaging will more than double in the next five years, with processing use expected to triple according to PMMI report.

Hotel Toiletries in Bioplastics Serve the Eco-Friendly Traveler

One CPG, Public Goods, is helping hotels avoid single-use plastics with a reusable, refillable toiletry solution. Also featured: Digital printing technology has exceeded being useful only for sales samples and regional event personalization.

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Packaging World News Roundup: Co-Packing and Manufacturing

Current trends and challenges for co-packers and co-manufacturers.

Emerging Brands Summit

Emerging Brands Summit Launches at PACK EXPO International

Equipping brands with the resources to scale manufacturing and properly process and package new products.

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nVenia Announces Paul Ferrandino as the Senior Vice President of Sales

Ferrandino will be responsible for evolving nVenia’s capabilities in key accounts and selling of the complete nVenia portfolio.

The new Nordic Criteria were presented by Susanne Backer, senior consultant, circular economy, procurement and clinical engineering, Central Denmark region, at LyondellBasell’s Advancing Quality Healthcare Event.

New Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in Europe

Released in March 2022, the Common Nordic Criteria for more Sustainable Packaging in Healthcare were developed by stakeholders with the aim of reducing material waste, increasing recycling, and increasing the usage of recycled or renewable materials.

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