Sustainable Packaging

Olay to test refillable moisturizer packaging

A three-month pilot by P&G will test consumers’ acceptance of Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer sold with a refillable pod, designed to significantly reduce plastic waste.

June 5, 2019

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Zenni Optical focuses on fulfillment center automation

With nearly 30% year-over-year growth, and labor and space variables constrained at best, this Bay Area company is keeping up with the pace through automation by way of efficient tabletop baggers.

June 4, 2019

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A few days ago, I got a phone call from someone looking for “environmentally friendly” packaging for a new retail line of cosmetic creams and lotions.

June 4, 2019

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Live from AIPIA: RFID tags could save the U.K. National Health Service $500M/year

Diagnostic samples bound for one of the U.K.’s NHS pathology labs get a reusable storage system and low-cost RFID labels that save packaging, staff, and operational costs, among other benefits.

June 3, 2019

Containers

Morton Salt Package Gets Sleek, Ergonomic New Design

The first major redesign in more than a decade, new packaging for Morton Salt capitalizes on the brand’s equity while offering a modern and ergonomic new shape.

June 2, 2019

Recycling

Turning a typical pickle jar on its side in IML container

Vertically sliced pickles designed for full sandwich coverage go from traditional vertical tub to horizontal, tamper evident, recyclable polypropylene container with IML for easy stacking on retail shelves and constant saturation in liquid brine.

May 30, 2019

Recycling

Replacing plastic packaging for case-ready meat

In launching its line of premium beef, OSI Europe was the first to commercialize an innovative vacuum skin packaging system that can reduce the amount of plastic used by up to 75%.

May 29, 2019

Flexibles

Biopolymer potato bags are ‘Tater Made’

Wada Farms uses a bag made partially from potato starch for its Idaho Potatoes that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, the use of petroleum-based plastics, and excess film gauge.

May 26, 2019

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Placon Partners with Madison Mallards to bring awareness to recycling

Placon partners with the Madison Mallards baseball club to raise awareness about recycling PET bottles and thermoforms.

May 23, 2019

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Smurfit Kappa takes step toward becoming a fully circular business

Smurfit Kappa is making significant progress in its journey towards becoming a fully sustainable and circular business, according to its latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR).

May 23, 2019

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Uflex receives Excellence in Sustainable Packaging award

Uflex received the Excellence in Sustainable Packaging, Solid Dosage Forms category, for its pharma packaging Alu-Au Laminates at the 4th Annual India Packaging Awards hosted by UBM India.

May 22, 2019

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Graham Packaging commits to 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025

Graham Packaging, part of the Reynolds Group signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.

May 21, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon’s Vendor Incentive Program, nine months in

With the August deadline for Amazon’s incentive program looming, CPG suppliers struggle to bring their packaging into compliance while developing their overall e-commerce strategy.

May 19, 2019