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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

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Multinational retailer on forefront of sustainability action

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

April 15, 2019

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Live from the Walmart 2019 Sustainability Milestone Meeting

Walmart provides update on Project Gigaton, while CPGs share announcements on new commitments around sustainable packaging.

April 10, 2019

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Landfill reduction efforts drive growth for biodegradable films

A new report forecasts the growth of biodegradable films through 2023 and provides a breakdown of those markets where its use will be most prevalent.

April 8, 2019

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Plasma gasification can enable circular economy sustainability for packaging

As we realize that the 3Rs approach is failing to achieve our sustainability objectives, plasma gasification stands out as the most promising solution.

April 8, 2019

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New technology for fully recyclable paper cups

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

April 5, 2019

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ALDI announces commitments around plastic packaging reduction

The grocery chain joins the ranks of those CPGs and retailers that have set goals around reducing their use of plastic packaging and facilitating the recycling of the material.

April 3, 2019

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Trends influencing the beverage industry today

Speaking at the ProFood Tech Impact Zone earlier today, Ron Puvak of CPA and ISPT discussed the direction the beverage industry is taking.

March 26, 2019

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Starbucks unveils greener cups, strawless lids, and mobile traceability app

At its annual shareholders’ meeting, Starbucks debuts compostable, recyclable cup technology, strawless lids, and a future feature of its mobile app that lets consumers trace their coffee’s journey.

March 21, 2019

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Do popular material attributes always align with lower environmental impacts?

Controversial research from Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality calls into question some of the common understanding of sustainable packaging.

March 18, 2019

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The forecast for recycled-content packaging materials

While the recycled content of paperboard, metal, and glass is expected to stay the same through 2023, while its use in plastics is forecast to increase in response to company, country goals.

March 17, 2019

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Canada-based TC Transcontinental joins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

TC Transcontinental is pledging, by 2025, for 100% of its plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable and to achieve a 10% use of post-consumer recycled content on average by weight across all plastics in its products.

March 15, 2019

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FPA Annual Meeting in the books

Attendees included over 250 FPA members and guests who participated in content-rich general sessions that focused on flexible packaging industry-specific challenges and opportunities. The meeting also provided great networking opportunities for industry leaders.

March 14, 2019