Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

New Clamshell Container Reduces Damaged Parts by 97%

Powell Electronics adopts a patented new clamshell container with reclosable locking mechanism to ship delicate parts damage-free and reduce labor and packaging costs by 90%.

August 11, 2023

Recycling: Page 41

Sustainability

Fastenal Teams with Trex to Turn Used Plastic into Outdoor Building Products

Fastenal

Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure in its U.S. distribution centers to efficiently bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling by Trex.

August 10, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

German Retailer Netto All In on Digital Watermarking for Private Label Packaging

Retailer Netto Marken-Discount announced a milestone in delivering an easier, more efficient checkout while ensuring Netto-branded products at its 4,300 stores nationwide are Digimarc recycle-ready.

August 9, 2023

Recycling

Big Beer Brands Embrace Heritage and Provenance

Three big beer brands employ packaging designs that capitalize on those characteristics drawing millennials to craft beer brands—authenticity, flavor, and history—to bring them into the fold.

August 4, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

PepsiCo’s Sports Partnerships Drive Sustainability Wins

A collaboration between PepsiCo and the European soccer association builds upon years of progress in reducing packaging waste from sporting events with the debut of reusable packaging and biodegradable cups.

August 9, 2023

Home

The Moment Is Now for Women in Packaging

There is a real opportunity for women to lead the way as the packaging industry grows. But for the industry to reach its full potential, companies will have to address the obstacles women face.

August 7, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Chanel, Dr. Bronner's, and Evian Introduce Refillable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging solutions from Chanel, Dr. Bronner's, and Evian from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 8, 2023

Cartons and boxes

Petit Pot’s Design Refresh Leads to a Better Board

Sure, the pack redesign was an aesthetic improvement. But it also allowed the brand to consider more sustainable options, like PCR material in both the glass and the paperboard.

August 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Column: Should We Call it Advanced, Chemical, or Molecular Recycling?

What's in a name? It depends on who you ask, but "advanced" seems to be emerging as the preferred descriptor of a host of new recycling technologies. Let's find out how the public views them.

August 7, 2023

Plastics/resins

Dudley Jones Appointed Sales Director for Aquapak Polymers Ltd

Aquapak Polymers

Jones has over 30 years of flexible packaging experience, and in his new role, he will promote end applications for Aquapak Polymers’ polymer, Hydropol.

August 7, 2023

Sustainability

IoPP Announces 2023 Professional AmeriStar Winners

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Twenty-four professional and five student submissions were selected as recipients of the AmeriStar Award, a design competition in the packaging industry produced by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP).

August 7, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Canada Solicits Public Help for Plastics Recycling Plan

The federal government is asking consumers and retailers for ideas on reducing single-use primary food packaging.

August 3, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and W&P Introduce Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging from Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and W&P from ThePackHub’s July Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 3, 2023