Sustainability

Eco-Friendly Glue Receives Patent

An eco-friendly adhesive designed by a Cal Poly chemistry research team in collaboration with Geisys Ventures has been approved for a U.S. government patent.

November 30, 2023

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Recycling

European Parliament Revises Packaging Directive

New revision calling for most packaging to be reusable or recyclable by 2030.

November 30, 2023

Containers & Closures

Kraft Heinz Introduces First Fully Recyclable Ketchup Cap

Together with Berry Global, Heinz has now switched to a mono-material cap, manufactured in polypropylene. This means it meets requirements for recyclability.

November 27, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Procter & Gamble, Aroma Elite, and Yves Saint Laurent Introduce Refillable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging innovations by Procter & Gamble, Aroma Elite, and Yves Saint Laurent from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 26, 2023

Home

Small-batch Blister Machine for R&D and More

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, MHI showcased its cost-effective Eagle-LP blister machine, suited to stability tests and R&D efforts as well as clinical trials and small-scale startup production.

November 22, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Coke, Nestle and Danone’s Recycling Claims Questioned by BEUC

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has raised concerns about the accuracy of recycling claims on plastic bottles, suggesting they mislead consumers.

November 22, 2023

Sustainability

Recognizing Packaging’s Positives in Sustainability, Equity, and Inclusion

Packaging has been under significant scrutiny for some time, absorbing a lot of negative press about what needs to be fixed—namely eliminating packaging as waste.

November 22, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon Europe Hits 100% Recyclable Delivery Packaging

Amazon's European operations have transitioned to fully recyclable delivery materials, including paper bags, cardboard envelopes, and boxes.

November 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Survey Says Consumers Prefer Paper Packaging

Consumers are increasingly choosing paper packaging for its environmental benefits, recyclability, and convenience.

November 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.

November 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Beiersdorf, Danone, and Fressnapf Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by Beiersdorf, Danone, and Fressnapf from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics Industry Association Celebrates America Recycles Day

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement celebrating America Recycles Day, the official national observance dedicated to promoting recycling across the United States.

November 17, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

NY Files Unprecedented Lawsuit Against PepsiCo for Plastic Pollution

AG Letitia James’ lawsuit charges PepsiCo with harming the public and failing to warn consumers of environmental and health threats of its single-use plastic packaging.

November 16, 2023