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A few days ago, I got a phone call from someone looking for “environmentally friendly” packaging for a new retail line of cosmetic creams and lotions.

June 4, 2019

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Flexibles

Biopolymer potato bags are ‘Tater Made’

Wada Farms uses a bag made partially from potato starch for its Idaho Potatoes that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, the use of petroleum-based plastics, and excess film gauge.

May 26, 2019

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Graham Packaging commits to 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025

Graham Packaging, part of the Reynolds Group signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.

May 21, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Asia Pulp and Paper: Compostable carryout container

Asia Pulp & Paper’s Bio Container is constructed of folding boxboard and is an ideal biodegradable and compostable solution for carryout containers, trays, and other direct food contact items. It is suitable for both microwave and freezer use.

May 15, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

It’s a material world Part 2: Tackling the plastics problem through package design

With help from Charlotte Warren from Equator Design’s Nottingham, England, studio, we examine how packaging designers can lead the change to save our oceans from plastics overuse.

May 13, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

It’s a material world, Part I: How alternative materials can address the plastics problem

What do langoustine shells, nut shells, banana peels, and plastic waste have in common? They are all being trialed for use in packaging as an alternative to plastic.

May 12, 2019

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Packaging industry professionals to gather at Sustainability in Packaging Europe in Barcelona, Spain on 12-14 November 2019

Over 300 experts from across the packaging industry will gather in Barcelona, Spain on 12-14 November 2019 to attend the 4th annual Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference (www.sustainability-in-packaging.com).

May 8, 2019

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Opportunities for growth based on flexible packaging trends

Packaging is one of the most critical, universal, and complex parts of every supply chain.

May 6, 2019

Protective/transport packaging

Compostable, water-soluble shipping materials used by meat delivery service

E-commerce meat company Crowd Cow ditches the EPS insulation for a shipping material that is home-compostable and meltable, and can be safely disintegrated in water.

April 27, 2019

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Berry Global announces sustainability strategy

Berry Global Group announces its sustainability strategy through a company initiative named Impact 2025. As part of the initiative, Berry will focus on further increasing the positive impact it has through its products, performance, and partners with a long-term plan for the year of 2025.

April 25, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Creating sustainable aluminum

In case you missed it: catch up on the sixth in a series from the 2018 Sustainability in Packaging Europe conference.

April 25, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Albertsons pledges to reduce the use of plastics in its 2,300 stores

Goals around 100% recyclable, reusable, or industrially compostable packaging, the use of recycled content, and a decrease in plastic usage, among others, will begin with its own brands packaging.

April 22, 2019

Sustainability

Seventh Generation’s ultra-concentrated detergent uses 60% less plastic

At the American Packaging Summit, Seventh Generation’s Kelly Murosky shares how the company went beyond a 100% rPET bottle for even greater sustainability with an ultra-concentrated product.

April 17, 2019