Sustainability

Windex glass cleaner will be in 100% recycled ocean plastic bottle

SC Johnson to launch Windex Vinegar Ocean Plastic bottles in the spring. A fall 2019 version will include materials collected through a program that will minimize waste while addressing poverty.

March 13, 2019

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

On-demand boxes save money, enhance customer experience

Consumer electronics company Newegg uses on-demand boxmaking to securely package products that don’t fit into its standard size cases without a lot of dunnage.

March 13, 2019

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Reverse logistics services in East Asia boosting returnable transport packaging demand

New report says returnable transport packaging is a type of reverse logistics that ensures a more efficient supply chain system with improved service quality.

March 12, 2019

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Plastic Packaging Technologies announces a new line of sustainable flexible packaging

Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC launched its sustainable packaging line—Thrive.

March 12, 2019

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12 winners in NextGen Cup Challenge reimagine the future of the fiber to-go cup

Winners represent innovations in cup liners, new materials, and reusable service models; six will be provided with support, testing, and piloting to get their solutions on shelf.

March 12, 2019

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Fiercely local beer stakes Northeast claim

To address the trend toward cans in craft brewing, Wormtown Brewery brings canning in-house, speeds up its operation, and lets the cans themselves shine on shelves thanks to a high-end can handle system.

March 11, 2019

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The heat is on single use plastics as state and local governments introduce new legislation to curb disposal and boost recovery

New breed of lawmakers taking on straws, cups, packaging, collection, etc. “Resistance is futile,” says sustainability consultant Betsy Dorn, RSE USA.

March 11, 2019

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Healthy Choice launches revamped recipes in new fiber bowl for frozen aisle

ConAgra and fiber bowl supplier, Footprint, worked for three years to overcome numerous obstacles. But top management’s faith in the venture never wavered.

March 8, 2019

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FPA announces 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the winners of its 63rd Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition.

March 7, 2019

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New package material meets unique set of requirements for loose tea

Premium tea company Harney & Sons, Millerton, NY, has long championed the environment. With this new flexible, single-stream recyclable packaging material innovation, it outwardly demonstrates and reinforces that commitment.

March 7, 2019

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IKEA and the power of the brown box

A company that views packaging as part of the product had 957 million store visits and $38.8 billion Euro retail sales in 2018, so they must be doing something right.

March 7, 2019

Flexibles

Shaped pouch proves integral to unique wearable breast pump

Described as the world’s first all-in-one wearable breast pump that fits inside a bra, it incorporates a doughnut-shaped pouch/bag that holds breast milk. An oval cutout in the center of the bag makes it easy to hold and fit neatly within the pump.

March 7, 2019

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Toray Plastics joins the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).

March 7, 2019