Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

World’s first sealed paper packaging

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs, Solna, Sweden, say they have developed the world´s first sealed paper packaging.

November 7, 2016

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Flexibles

Barrier stand-up pouches that are easily recycled

Berry Plastics used PACK EXPO International as a springboard to launch Entour™, a new line of pouch packaging solutions said to offer all the functionality and performance of traditional laminated pouches without limiting recyclability.

November 6, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Can the circular economy deliver endless regeneration?

As energy production, package converting, and material disposal put a strain on fragile environments, the ‘circular economy’ grows ever more appealing.

November 4, 2016

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How far will plain packaging penetrate?

Did you know that plain packaging could be coming to a marketplace near you?

November 4, 2016

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Industry Watch—November 2016

A quick look on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people as listed in the November 2016 issue of Packaging World.

November 3, 2016

Flexibles

U.K. project helps drive flexible packaging recycling options

The REFLEX Project reveals results of its two-year research project, which confirms the economic and functional viability of recycling flexible packaging materials.

November 3, 2016

Sustainability

U.S. carton recycling continues to grow

Through the efforts of the Carton Council and its partners, more than 58% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling, and end users are clamoring for more material.

November 2, 2016

Operational Excellence

Survey Shows Confidence Gaps Among Hazmat Transport Pros

Findings indicate concern the corporate suite is not forward-thinking related to the business impact of hazmat shipping compliance, and that supply chain partners are not keeping up with regs.

November 2, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

From scorecard to playbook: Walmart’s packaging evolution

Laura Phillips, Senior VP of Sustainability for Walmart, explains how the retailer has evolved its process for evaluating packaging sustainability and driving continuous improvement.

October 31, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart reignites ‘passion around packaging’

Walmart unveils a Sustainable Packaging Playbook for its suppliers with best practices highlighting three directives: source sustainably, optimize design, and support recycling.

October 26, 2016

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Industry growth powers largest ever PACK EXPO International and Pharma EXPO

50,000 processing and packaging professionals converge on North America’s largest processing and packaging event in 2016

October 18, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

PET recycling numbers drop slightly in 2015

Annual report on PET container recycling activity shows decrease in collection, but called a ‘positive report,’ given the global economic challenges in 2015.

October 17, 2016

Sustainability

Skincare packaging puts the environment first

Bottles, caps, and pumps for a new line of natural, organic skincare products are selected with their environmental impact one of the top considerations.

October 15, 2016