Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Legislation Update and 2024 Outlook

AMERIPEN provides updates on existing EPR legislation, along with insights on what to expect from state and federal packaging policy this year.

January 24, 2024

Recycling: Page 34

Sustainable Packaging

Shifting Recycling Responsibility in New Hampshire

The state could be poised to be the 11th nationwide to implement producer and distributor responsibility law.

January 23, 2024

Sustainability

PulPac Opens New DMF Tooling Hub for Rapid, Sustainable Packaging Production

PulPac

PulPac expands its mission to replace single-use plastics with subsidiary DMF Tooling AB center for Dry Molded Fiber production tooling.

January 22, 2024

Digital Transformation

11 Technologies Driving the Smart Factory Revolution

Here are 11 factory digitalization tools CPG brands are using to transform their facilities into smart plants.

January 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Melitta Touts Recycling Certifications on New Packaging

The Forest Stewardship Council and Biodegradable Products Institute certifications demonstrate and highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

January 18, 2024

Sustainability

Sustainable Packaging Gets Easier: CNG Reaches 250 Films Ready for Store Drop-Off Recycling

Charter Next Generation

From off-the-shelf to custom blends, Charter Next Generation's pre-qualified films streamline responsible packaging with the How2Recycle labeling system.

January 17, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Nokia, Heineken Group, and Mars Food & Nutrition Australia Introduce Innovations for Package Recyclability and Material Reduction

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclability and material reduction innovations from Nokia, Heineken Group, and Mars Food & Nutrition Australia from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 16, 2024

Sustainability

kp Makes Waves with Recycled Coastal Plastics

Klöckner Pentaplast

Partnering with Keep Sea Blue, Klöckner Pentaplast created new, sustainable food packaging out of 800 tons of recycled PET from the Mediterranean shoreline.

January 12, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Automating Snack Bag Line Cuts Labor Costs by 40%

Two continuous-motion baggers feed into a single case packing operation that has made it possible for Darlington Snacks to double production while cutting labor costs.

January 11, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Circular Action Alliance Appointed as California's Producer Responsibility Organization

CalRecycle joins Maryland and Colorado in selecting CAA to be its PRO, aiding producers in meeting California's EPR law requirements.

January 10, 2024

Retail display packaging

Hershey's Faces Class Action Suit Over Reese's Packaging

The legal challenge is spurred by consumers who claim the packaging doesn’t match the product.

January 8, 2024

Recycling

SÜDPACK expands its involvement in CARBOLIQ

SÜDPACK

Film manufacturer SÜDPACK deepens its commitment to chemical recycling, acquires majority stake in CARBOLIQ GmbH and appoints expert to drive innovation.

January 8, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 5, 2024