Sustainable Packaging

Are Plastic Neutrality and Carbon Offsets Effective?

In an exclusive interview, Tru Earth CEO Brad Liski explains why these programs are not the right strategies for solving the plastic waste crisis.

November 30, 2022

Recycling: Page 74

Sustainability

Honeywell and Environ to Advance Plastics Circularity in Egypt

Honeywell

Honeywell signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt’s Environ Adapt for Recycling Industries with the aim of advancing plastics recycling in the country.

November 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Collaborations Focus on Plastic’s Sustainability Progress

I considered making this column a call for the establishment of a new sustainability collaborative. But so many apparently capable ones exist, I've changed my mind. Here are some important ones to keep an eye on.

November 29, 2022

Recycling

More Attention (Controversy?) for Food Packaging

If you’ve been following the recent controversies over the federal regulation of food contact materials in the U.S., including packaging, you’ve seen a variety of types of activity.

November 29, 2022

Sustainability

Coalition of Steel Canned Food Companies Donates Food to Floridians Affected by Hurricane

Canned Good

The Canned Good Coalition, developed by steel food manufacturers and canned food companies, donated near 80,480 pounds of fruits, vegetables, and beans in steel cans to those that were affected by Hurricane Ian.

November 29, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Blond and Dizzie, Olive, EcoEnclose Develop Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging innovations from Blond and Dizzie, Olive, and EcoEnclose from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 28, 2022

Sustainability

Plastipak’s Major Recycling Investment Opens In Spain

Plastipak Packaging

Plastipak opened a recycling investment at its manufacturing site in Toledo, Spain. The new recycling facility converts PET flake into food-grade recycled PET (rPET) pellets suitable for use in new preforms, bottles, and containers.

November 21, 2022

Sustainability

Easy-to-Use Packaging Solutions by Ferrara Candy Company, Choose Planet A, and Rutgers PPS

ThePackHub

See a few examples of easy-to-use packaging innovations from Ferrara Candy Company, Choose Planet A, and Rutgers Printing & Packaging Solutions from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 21, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Kraft Heinz’ Shake ‘N Bake Drops Shaker Bag

Iconic brand opts to discontinue inclusion of a 'shaker' bag, instructing consumers to use durable containers in their own kitchen in order to eliminate 900,000 pounds of plastic waste.

November 21, 2022

Contract Packaging

Doing Its Part for the Environment

CTI runs on solar, focuses on recycling, and offers complete program management, which can further a brand or CPG’s sustainability goals, services such as compostable packaging.

November 21, 2022

Labels

Amid Beer Sticker Craze, Can Labels Become the Sticker

A peel-off brewery sticker is affixed to every can, making each label a durable, collectible keepsake, and improving the cans' recyclability.

November 17, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Active Packaging Innovations Help Minimize Food Waste

Active packaging can help reduce the burden of food waste, and brands are developing several innovative examples of the technology.

November 16, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

WestRock, Lactalis Nestlé, and Mitsubishi Hitec Paper Add Sustainability with Recycled Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable material packaging from WestRock, Lactalis Nestlé, and Mitsubishi Hitec Paper from ThePackHub’s October Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

November 14, 2022