Additives, coatings & inks

Penn Color Announces New Appointments

Penn Color announced the appointment of Vicki Irons to Key Account Manager and Simon Clarke to European Industry Manager, Packaging.

July 17, 2020

Recycling: Page 140

Flexible packaging

Glenroy Inc. Announces Company Sustainability Initiative

Glenroy, Inc.

Glenroy Inc. announced its sustainability initiative with a dedicated web page that features the company’s environmental responsibility with a focus on air emissions control, energy conservation, and recycling initiatives.

July 16, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Orbis Named 2020 Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner

ORBIS Corporation

Orbis Corp. was named an Inbound Logistics 2020 G75 Green Supply Chain Partner.

July 15, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Moxie Cannabis Makes Move from Plastic to Paper—at a Cost

Company replaces plastic and paper sleeves for its range of cannabis products with more costly FSC-certified, chlorine-free paper, as part of its vision to become the first fully-integrated, carbon-negative cannabis company.

July 14, 2020

Beverage

Paper Bottle for Diageo Spirits

For Spring of 2021, London-based Diageo plans a limited release of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky in what it calls “the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.”

July 14, 2020

Recycling

Latin American CPG Challenges from COVID-19

Based on the recent survey among nearly 450 Mundo PMMI readers, this article looks at two measures companies are considering implementing: changes in packaging features and properties, and using remote diagnostics.

July 13, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Wild Bamboo-Based Deodorant Refill Pack

Subscription-based e-comm company Wild unveils a new reusable packaging platform for its natural deodorant product that includes a first-of-its-kind refill pack made of bamboo pulp.

July 13, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever Partners in ‘Refill on the Go’ Reuse Model

CPG joins Chilean company Algramõ in a pilot that employs RFID-equipped, reusable containers, IoT technology, and electric tricycles to deliver product ‘by the gram’ to consumers’ doorsteps.

July 10, 2020

Beverage

Paper Bottle for Wine

With the launch of its 3Q Sangiovese red Italian wine, Italian vineyard Cantina Goccia is the first to commercialize an innovative new paper bottle.

July 10, 2020

Protective/transport packaging

Mold-Rite Plastics to Expand Ohio Facility

MRP Solutions

Mold-Rite Plastics recently broke ground to begin construction on an addition to its manufacturing facility in Twinsburg, Ohio.

July 9, 2020

Recycling

Latin American CPGs and COVID-19

Based on the opinions of 432 CPG professionals throughout Latin America, this article traces the most relevant effects the pandemic has had on consumers and market dynamics.

July 8, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Reduced Material E-comm Play for N.A.E., Henkel's Organic Beauty Brand

Henkel’s organic-certified beauty brand N.A.E. (Naturale Antica Erboristeria) is piloting an Amazon-backed e-commerce project that features reduced packaging material and optimized supply chain methods.

July 7, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Five U.S. Packaging Bills Under Consideration

While each one of the five proposed bills taps into elements valuable to advancing a circular economy for packaging, none provides a complete strategy across the entire recycling system.

July 6, 2020