Sustainability

Documentary Showcases Graphic Packaging’s Commitment to Sustainability

The short film reflects on Graphic Packaging International’s participation in an initiative called Vision 2045.

June 20, 2022

Recycling: Page 79

Sustainable Packaging

Companies Innovate With Compostable and Bio-Based Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of naturally sourced and compostable packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

June 20, 2022

Recycling

J&J Chief Medical Officer Talks Package Design Considerations

In part 2 of this two-part series, we delve into design considerations, including caregiver burnout, as well as some of Dr. Kuffner’s tips for those within and outside the packaging community to prevent unsupervised medication ingestions in kids.

June 17, 2022

Sustainability

Sabic, UPM Raflatac Launch Label Materials Made from Certified Circular Ocean Bound Plastic

SABIC

Sabic joined an innovative project with value chain partners to help UPM Raflatac launch a packaging label material made from SABIC®certified circular PP based on advanced recycled ocean bound plastic (OBP).

June 16, 2022

Material handling

Romark Logistics Named a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2022

Romark Logistics

Romark Logistics, a third-party logistics company supporting all facets of the supply chain, was named a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2022 by Inbound Logistics magazine.

June 16, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Planning Your E-Comm Package’s Funeral: Considerations for Designing for End of Life

Fuseneo’s Brent Lindberg advises E-Pack Europe attendees on how to design packaging for composting, reuse, and especially recycling, rather than for burial in a landfill.

June 15, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Reusable & Refillable E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

Companies are searching for sustainable e-commerce innovations to meet growing demand. Packaging World's Matt Reynolds and U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of ThePackHub discuss a trend known as 're-commerce.'

June 15, 2022

Flexible packaging

Michelman Collaborates with Bobst, UPM on Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Michelman Inc.

On June 15th, Bobst will host a webinar to discuss an innovative new solution for the creation of high-barrier, sustainable, fiber-based food packaging, developed in conjunction with Michelman and UPM Specialty Papers.

June 14, 2022

Sustainability

Aliplast Helps France’s Wine and Champagne Industries Become Sustainable

Aliplast, a Hera group company

Aliplast, a Hera group company, that specializes in plastic recovery and recycling, offers a specific service portfolio to the champagne and wine markets in France.

June 14, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

EPS-Free Packaging Passes the Test for Heavy, Fragile VELUX Windows

The shift to paper-based packaging from EPS for sustainability purposes is common these days, but it’s noteworthy in this case since the products are notoriously heavy, unwieldy, and highly breakable glass windows and frames.

June 13, 2022

Sustainability

Ranpak Holdings Corp. Announces Progress Towards Key ESG Targets

Ranpak

Ranpak, a manufacturer of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, released its 2021 ESG Impact Report showing it made significant progress in 2021 towards achieving its 2030 ESG targets.

June 10, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Produce Packaging Ripe for Innovation

From European plastic bans to consumers pushing for what they perceive to be more sustainable packaging, produce companies are finding ways to maintain or improve shelf life while contributing to a circular economy.

June 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Defunkify Helps Remove 41K Pounds of Ocean Plastic

To offset its plastic packaging footprint, bio-based household cleaning products company Defunkify partners with rePurpose Global to help fund the removal of plastic waste headed into marine ecosystems

June 2, 2022