Sustainable Packaging

Google Achieves 100% Plastic-Free Hardware Packaging

Google achieved its goal of plastic-free hardware packaging one year ahead of schedule.

August 22, 2024

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Recycling

PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 21, 2024

Recycling

American Chemistry Council Launches Plastics PR Ad

What does the ad portend for CPGs companies that utilize rigid packaging?

August 21, 2024

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging

Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.

August 16, 2024

Sustainability

Changing Science, Markets, Economics Fuel Sustainability Course Corrections

Explore the evolving landscape of plastic packaging sustainability, including challenges and progress made by industry leaders like Unilever, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive.

August 20, 2024

Sustainability

Walmart Deploys Depackaging Technology for Organics Recycling

Walmart is one of the first retailers to scale up automatic depackaging of unsalable food items, launching the program at 1,400 of its stores to increase its organics recycling rate.

August 13, 2024

Recycling

Blue Bunny Opts for Translucent, Recyclable Pints

Blue Bunny expanded its Twist Cones soft-serve frozen treat line into 16-oz single-serve, freezer-grade twist pints that use cups that are translucent to help display the two-tone ice cream. Both the cups (PP) and closures are widely recyclable (HDPE).

August 12, 2024

Package Design

Fiber-based L’Oreal Garnier Pack Earns Top AmeriStar Honors

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) unveiled the 2024 AmeriStar Award recipients today. After rigorous evaluation by a panel of judges from diverse packaging industry segments, 18 companies emerged as this this year's professional winners.

August 7, 2024

Recycling

LRS Named Recycling Facility of the Year for Its State-of-the-Art MRF

National Waste and Recycling Association

LRS’ Exchange materials recovery facility outside Chicago is honored by the National Waste & Recycling Association in its 2024 Recycling Awards.

August 7, 2024

Recycling

Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 5, 2024

Recycling

Global Brands Experiment with Advanced Recycled Materials

Cadbury, Churchill Container, L’Occitane, and PepsiCo explore advanced recycling technologies to help meet their commitments for less virgin plastic and more PCR material in their packaging.

August 2, 2024

Recycling

Klöckner Pentaplast Achieves Industry First with RecyClass Certification

Klöckner Pentaplast

kp becomes first food packaging company to receive closed loop certification for rPET trays, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging.

July 31, 2024

Recycling

PepsiCo’s Sunbites Bag Uses 50% Chemically Recycled Content

Available in the U.K. and Ireland, the bag is the result of a collaboration of multiple supply chain partners and helps PepsiCo close the loop between plastic and recycled content.

July 31, 2024