Sustainable Packaging

FlexPack Recovery Challenge winner announced

Winner selected from among a number of start-ups from across the globe presenting recovery technologies for a fast-growing category of hard-to-recycle flexible plastic packaging.

April 21, 2019

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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

Recycling

Quaker Oats’ oat beverage

PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats division launched refrigerated Oat Beverage in three flavors in January with plans to quickly roll out nationwide.

April 17, 2019

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The new Evolve S is a #fast & #fresh protein packaging solution

Get faster cycle times and increased shelf life in a VSP tray made from up to 95% recycled content. Designed for rPET or PET applications incorporating an easy peel opening top film. The new Evolve S is another way kp brings fresh protein solutions that deliver end to end value.

April 16, 2019

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Wellspring Capital Management acquires Paragon Films

Wellspring Capital Management LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced it has acquired Paragon Films, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

April 16, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

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

Sustainable Packaging

What is the most sustainable package for baby food?

That’s the question answered by a new case study from the Flexible Packaging Assn. that compares the environmental footprint of flexible pouches versus glass jars and thermoformed tubs.

April 15, 2019

Sustainability

Nestlé Waters Pure Life bottle awarded for use of 100% rPET

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has named Nestlé Waters North America as its 2019 Design for Recycling Award winner.

April 13, 2019

Recycling

New markets, megatrends bring business opportunities

The cannabis market, new technologies for creating recycled-content and recyclable PET containers, and consumer and retail megatrends are covered at The Packaging Conference.

April 12, 2019

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Cannabis content hits its mark

The opportunities and challenges presented by the exploding cannabis market were the subject of a number of presentations at The Packaging Conference.

April 11, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

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

Sustainable Packaging

Top sustainability issues in today’s European packaging market

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

April 10, 2019

Containers

Tri-Star Packaging: Recyclable rPET containers

Tri-Star Packaging launches the rPET recyclable Spartan containers available in 290-mL and 410-mL sizes. They are available with a spork-fitment lid or a plain lid and are ideal for dips, tasters, and dressings.

April 10, 2019