Sustainable Packaging

ALDI to Reduce Plastic Waste by 25 Percent

In the last four years, ALDI has reported a 12.2 percent reduction in plastic waste, equivalent to 5,500 tons of plastic removed from circulation.

October 5, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

Recycled Bottles Not the Answer for LEGOs

A LEGO spokesperson explained that after over three years of testing, recycled PET was not the toymaker's solution for reducing carbon emissions.

October 5, 2023

Sustainability

Compostable Packaging: ‘A Solution, Not Every Solution’

At Clemson University’s FRESH 2023 conference, predictions of compostable packaging becoming the leading material over the next decade are tempered with a discussion of the obstacles to its widespread use.

October 4, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Exploring the Sustainability of Glass Packaging

Discover the process of glass production, its qualities, and its environmental implications. We also explore the recyclability of glass, weigh its pros and cons, and examine the latest innovations in glass packaging.

October 4, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Shrimp-shell Based Bio-materials on the Horizon

A California-based company is making packaging material from discarded shrimp shells.

October 4, 2023

Sustainability

Digimarc Named to Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List

Digimarc

Digimarc Corp., a pioneer in product digitization and leader in digital watermarking, has been named to Fortune’s 2023 Change the World list, a global ranking of more than 50 top companies making a positive social impact through business practices.

October 2, 2023

Sustainability

Ball Releases Report on Aluminum Printing Techniques and Their Effect on Consumer Demand

Ball Corporation

Ball Corp.’s report on Eyeris, its proprietary enhanced printing technology for aluminum cans and impact extruded bottles, details its anticipated appeal with the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging.

October 2, 2023

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ProAmpac Unveils New High Barrier Paper-based Packaging

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the new RP-1000HB, a paper-based packaging debuted, expanding the ProActive Recyclable series. It offers enhanced barrier against oxygen, moisture, and grease, aligning with sustainability targets and recyclability needs.

October 2, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

UK Postpones Packaging Recycling Payments

Scheduled for Oct. 2024, the UK delays regulations concerning payments for packaging recycling due to economic challenges.

October 2, 2023

Sustainability

SD Polymers Offers Closed Loop Plastics Recycling Services

SD Polymers, LLC

SD Polymers’ closed loop recycling services is its latest initiative in contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

October 2, 2023

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Virtual Twins Reduce Complexity of Sustainable Package Design

Simulating real-world physics and reducing the need for physical prototypes saves time and money, and optimizes package design from all angles.

October 1, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

California Olive Ranch, Pact Coffee, and Tesco Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by California Olive Ranch, Pact Coffee, and Tesco from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 1, 2023

Coding & Marking

Retailer Aldi, Store Brand Milsani Test HolyGrail 2.0 Digital Watermark Initiative

In preparation for the testing phase of the HolyGrail 2.0 initiative, Aldi partnered with Digimarc and Wipak to print invisible codes, called digital watermarks, on packaging to improve sorting of materials upon collection at end of life.

September 28, 2023