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Sustainability
IBM's Bill Green Says Sustainability Can and Should Be Everyone's Job
At the ISTA Forum's TransPack, Green said that beyond the business and moral case for reducing carbon impact, environmental regulations around the globe are increasing and getting more diverse, and companies must be ready.
April 26, 2024
IBM’s Bill Green spoke at ISTA’s TransPack about pushing for sustainable practices and telling your sustainability story.
Workforce
Clemson Announces Spring 2024 Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award Winners
Clemson University announces two Spring 2024 awards. Sarah Dumont is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Ezekiel Guevarra becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.
April 25, 2024
Sarah Dumont (left) and Ezekiel Guevarra (right) received scholarships for distinguished performance in Clemson's Packaging Science program.
Business Intelligence
Data and Analytics Management Varies Across Companies
Methods of data management across the packaging and processing industry vary greatly, but one major trend with some controversy is the move toward cloud storage.
April 25, 2024
Cloud data storage can act as a backup for disaster recovery.
Digital Transformation
Applesauce Maker Fortifies Supply Chain with Procurement Tech
Pouched applesauce producer Materne adds two carton suppliers to its network and cuts $1 million in annual costs by adopting procurement software.
April 25, 2024
Materne used procurement software on its latest carton RFP to bolster its supplier network and save $1 million per year.
Supplier News
ISTA Unveils New Digital Cloud Application to Streamline Data Collection, Collaboration and Packaging Design
Aimed at improving packaging design and enhancing transparency in distribution chains, users can collect multimedia data to build distribution maps, collaborate with partners, and manage projects on the privacy-first platform.
April 24, 2024
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Recycling
Nesquik’s New Shrink-Sleeve Labels Make Packaging 100% Recyclable
Five years of R&D results in a new shrink-sleeve label for Nestlé’s Nesquik RTD dairy beverage packaging that is 100% recyclable and provides the required light-blocking functionality.
April 24, 2024
All seven Nesquik flavors will be available with the new recyclable shrink-sleeve label by June of this year.
Sustainability
New EU Rules Adopted to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Packaging
The rules include packaging reduction targets (5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040) and require EU countries to reduce, in particular, the amount of plastic packaging waste
April 24, 2024
Measures cover the full life cycle of packaging and will lead to less packaging, less waste, and restrictions on certain packaging formats
Controls & Automation
Harnessing the Power of AI
Read a transcript of OEM's Harnessing the Power of AI webinar with David McGraw, Senior Director of Alvarez and Marsal. Learn how AI is already utilized in packaging and processing and where it could be applied in the future.
April 24, 2024
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Sustainability
Brau Union Austria, Yves Rocher, and Glow Recipe Introduce Refillable and Returnable Packaging
ThePackHub
See a few examples of refillable and returnable packaging solutions by Brau Union Austria, Yves Rocher, and Glow Recipe from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
April 23, 2024
Brau Union Austria's new reusable bottle is one-third lighter than conventional reusable containers.
Secondary/End-of-Line
Fully Adjustable Gating System Reduces Cartoner Changeover Time
Econocorp’s lattice-style crank gating system meets customer demand for an easier, faster changeover option.
April 23, 2024
Econocorp's Spartan Beverage Cartoner now features a fully adjustable, lattice-style crank gating system.
Workforce
Girl Scouts Introduce SPE Foundation-Backed Sustainable Packaging Patch
The new Girl Scout Gold Award SPE Foundation Grant is now available for eligible Girl Scouts who wish to make a positive impact on community recycling, sustainability, or diversity in STEM, helping fund scout troops interested in participating.
April 23, 2024
The hands-on curriculum behind the patch is intended to change the perception of packaging, teach basic recycling, promote packaging degree programs, teach girls to create a personal sustainability plan, and to make a career in packaging seem “cool” by exposing the scouts to people (especially women) that exemplify cool packaging careers.
Sustainability
Johnson’s Introduces Range of Baby Refill Cartons
Read how Johnson Baby not only cut back on plastic use but also lowered costs for consumers with a new packaging approach.
April 22, 2024
The new Johnson's Baby Refill cartons include visual cues and instructions to refill the original packaging.
Business Intelligence
Practical Applications for the Future of Remote Services
End-users are finding remote services and monitoring are ideal for OEM support, but in-person visits are harder to replace for things like FATs and some training.
April 19, 2024
OEMs can use remote services to solve many issues without the need to travel to end-users' plants, but some problems still require in-person assistance.
Design
Amazon’s AI Model Intuitively Right-Sizes Packaging
Amazon's Package Decision Engine optimizes packaging by selecting each product's most efficient size and protective option.
April 19, 2024
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Package Design
3D-Printed Molds Speed New Unilever Bottle Designs to Market
For Unilever, bottles that are stretch blow molded with a 3D printed tool are nearly indistinguishable from the final product produced through traditional metal tooling processes, and get product to market more quickly.
April 18, 2024
Bottles produced with a 3D printed tool are nearly indistinguishable from the final product produced through traditional metal tooling processes. From left to right: the two-part mold 3D printed with Rigid 10K Resin, a bottle produced with the mold 3D printed with Rigid 10K Resin, a bottle produced with a metal mold, and a labeled prototype bottle for customer testing.
Primary Packaging
Ken's Foods Upgrades Sachet Speed & Accuracy with New VF/F/S
Ken’s Foods sees enhanced fill accuracy, increased throughput, and improved sustainability with installation of vf/f/s equipment.
April 17, 2024
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News
Rethink Takeout: Expanding Reusable Packaging on Uber Eats
Successful trials in Europe, Asia Pacific, and New York City have Uber Eats expanding its reusable packaging solution to the West Coast, including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
April 16, 2024
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Business Intelligence
Top Factors Driving the Push to Sustainable Packaging
With consumers, retailers, and regulations driving the push to sustainable packaging, industry stakeholders are looking for ways to effectively meet this demand.
April 15, 2024
Consumers are willing to pay about 10% more for sustainable packaging, according to one industry representative at the 2023 Vision 2030 sessions.
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