Flexible packaging

SIG’s Path to Net-Zero Approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

SIG has committed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2050—the most ambitious commitment available through the SBTi process.

July 17, 2023

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Sustainability

MRP Solutions Unveils New Solutions Center

MRP Solutions

The new facility aims to extend MRP’s mission of providing specialized, innovative solutions to its valued customers across health and wellness, specialty food, and other sectors.

July 12, 2023

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Sustainability to Take Center Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023

PMMI

With support from official Sustainability Partner Dow, PACK EXPO renews sustainability commitment through all facets of the show.

July 10, 2023

Sustainability

Quilted Northern Launches Recyclable Paper Packaging in a National Brand First

The paper toilet paper packaging will eliminate approximately 500,000 pounds of plastic waste each year, the company says, and testing shows the format to be comparable to its predecessor in performance and function.

July 7, 2023

Contract Packaging

GreenSeed Contract Packaging Accelerates Growth Plans

GreenSeed Contract Packaging, Inc.

Industry veteran Don Reed, CEO, outlines the company’s growth and investment plans.

July 6, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Canopy Pack4Good Initiative Seeks to Save Forests

NGO Canopy Planet and CPG partners work to transform the paper packaging industry to reduce and eliminate its impact on the world’s high-carbon, high-biodiversity forests.

July 5, 2023

Sustainability

Magnomer Magnetic Inks Earn APR Responsible Innovation Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves

Magnomer Inc.

Magnomer’s magnetizable coatings technology is expected to be compatible with the sortation and reclaiming steps commonly used for the recycling of PET containers.

July 5, 2023

Sustainability

Veuve Clicquot Switches to Virgin Tree-Free Paper

Luxury champagne producer engineers a gift box made from hemp and recycled wood fiber that reduces its eco-footprint while supporting NGO Canopy Planet’s initiative to protect ancient and endangered forests.

June 30, 2023

Sustainability

New Pollster Data Informs Chemical Recycling Messaging

Rightly or wrongly chemical recycling has proponents and detractors. Agnostic pollsters found high initial favorability for the tech when impartially explained, but suggest a messaging strategy to help chemical recycling proponents control the narrative.

June 29, 2023

Flexibles

Quick Hits from interpack: Cavanna's Hygienic, Easy Washdown Flow Wrapper

Tool-less operator access for easy washdown, plus a hygienic design, make this system for flow-wrapping bars ideal for frequent SKU changes or frequent washdown.

June 29, 2023

Sustainability

Advanced Recycling not the First Tech to Win Over Skeptics

The mass balance approach and its traceability underpinnings require validation for credibility, say certification provider panelists. Overcoming CPG skepticism of the nascent tech, and educating consumers, is key according to early adopter converters.

June 28, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

IoPP: Future Strategizing Around Sustainability

Four key steps to developing successful sustainability plans for your brand or CPG include planning further into the long-term, keeping an eye on Europe, taking a fresh look at new materials and tech, and getting involved in interested organizations.

June 28, 2023

Flexibles

Quick Hits from interpack: BW Flexible Systems' Hygienic Continuous-Motion 410 ISB Bagger

From Hayssen and BW Flexible Systems comes this hygienic 410 ISB Bagger with easy operator accessibility and washdown capability. The machine can be continuous or intermittent, depending on speeds required.

June 28, 2023