L'Oréal Plastic Pump, Berry Global Recyclable Pet Food Packaging, and Chang Beer Screw-top Aluminum Bottle

Berry Global Develops Recyclable Pet Food Packaging 

Berry Global, in collaboration with Void Technologies, has developed a type of pet food packaging designed for US store drop-off recycling. The packaging combines Berry’s manufacturing expertise with Void’s proprietary VoidPol film technology to deliver a mono-material solution compatible with the polyethylene (PE) recycling stream. This innovation aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions that maintain performance while reducing environmental impact. The film utilizes VoidPol’s unique micro void technology, which creates a lighter material by introducing microscopic air pockets. This reduces the overall plastic content without compromising the barrier properties required to preserve pet food freshness. The result is a fully recyclable packaging solution that can be dropped off at designated store recycling points. To enhance consumer appeal, the packaging is flexo-printed with high-quality graphics and incorporates user-friendly features such as tear notches for easy opening. 

98% of surveyed respondents praised the beer’s fresh taste and 90% appreciated the premium packaging.Image provided by ThePackHub

Chang's Unpasteurized Beer in Recyclable Aluminum Bottle 

Chang, Thailand’s second-largest beer brand, has introduced an unpasteurized beer in an innovative screw-top aluminum bottle, targeting the country’s growing premium beer market. The 500ml packaging, developed in collaboration with Thai Beverage Can Co Ltd, is reusable, keeps beverages cooler than traditional cans, and is fully recyclable, aligning with sustainability goals. The aluminium bottle solves storage and distribution challenges that previously limited Chang’s unpasteurised beer, which debuted in glass bottles two years ago and was primarily available in hotels and restaurants due to its strict cold-chain requirements. Now, the partnership with 7-Eleven’s cold transport system will facilitate wider distribution nationwide. Consumer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with 98% of surveyed respondents praising the beer’s fresh taste and 90% appreciating the premium packaging. This launch occurs amidst a market shift as the economy beer segment declines, dropping from 10% to 5% over a decade, reflecting rising demand for premium offering 

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