Sustainability

Compostable Packaging: ‘A Solution, Not Every Solution’

At Clemson University’s FRESH 2023 conference, predictions of compostable packaging becoming the leading material over the next decade are tempered with a discussion of the obstacles to its widespread use.

October 4, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

Shrimp-shell Based Bio-materials on the Horizon

A California-based company is making packaging material from discarded shrimp shells.

October 4, 2023

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Virtual Twins Reduce Complexity of Sustainable Package Design

Simulating real-world physics and reducing the need for physical prototypes saves time and money, and optimizes package design from all angles.

October 1, 2023

Sustainability

Xampla Launches Supplier Brand Morro to Help Reduce the Use of Plastic Packaging

Xampla

The “Morro marque” will indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been used to make products in a way that is good for the planet.

September 27, 2023

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Doubling Down on BOPE Materials at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, TC Transcontinental revealed its big bet on recyclable monomaterial BOPE films, with a new $60 million BOPE facility. These films still rely on consumers to use store drop-off, but infrastructure and adoption are improving.

September 27, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Returnable, Reusable, and Refillable Packaging Solutions by Unilever, PepsiCo, Danone, Coca-Cola, and Cabinet Health

ThePackHub

See a few examples of returnable, reusable, and refillable packaging innovations by Unilever, PepsiCo, Danone, Coca-Cola, and Cabinet Health from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

September 26, 2023

Digital Transformation

Aker BioMarine Embarks on a Data-driven Expedition

The krill producer unites a sea of data from different parts of the organization, providing clear visibility into manufacturing and supply chain operations.

September 26, 2023

Plastics/resins

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution

SABIC

Sabic partnered with Taghleff and Karydakis to demonstrate the use of certified renewable PP resins in high quality mono-PP thin-wall container packaging without compromising quality, processability, safety, or convenience.

September 15, 2023

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Vf/f/s Bagger Offers Flexibility in Materials

The Hayssen Mini vf/f/s machine offers a small footprint and quick changeover between paper, plastic, and other materials.

September 11, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Getting Beyond the ‘Green Guides’

As the FTC’s Green Guides struggle to keep up with the evolving packaging landscape, creating legal complexity and consumer confusion, AMERIPEN calls for federal harmonization.

September 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Busting Sustainable Packaging Myths in the Beauty Industry

Derek Chase, founder and president of sustainable wellness brand FLORA + BAST, dispels some of the myths around sustainable packaging in the beauty industry.

September 6, 2023

Operational Excellence

Outlook of Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation

Packaging stakeholders should take part in extended producer responsibility legislation development to ensure long-term efficiency.

August 31, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Exploring Innovations in Bio-Based Plastics

Discover how bio-based plastics, derived from resources like vegetable oils, corn, and starches, are reshaping the packaging industry.

August 30, 2023