Flexible packaging

Pregis Releases its Annual ESG Report

Pregis’ 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report details the company’s progress against its published 2K30 goals.

September 21, 2022

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Sustainability

Dow and Mura Announce Plans for Largest Advanced Recycling Facility in Europe

The 120-kiloton/yr facility will be co-located with Dow’s production plant in Böhlen, Germany, and will convert mixed-waste plastic waste into naptha that Dow can use to produce virgin-quality polyethylene for packaging.

September 19, 2022

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Syntegon to Exhibit Portfolio of Processing and Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Syntegon

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-3514 and at the Emerging Brands Summit Booth EB-15. Syntegon will officially launch its intelligent direct handling (IDH) pick-and-place system for cookies, crackers, and biscuits.

September 19, 2022

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Milliken to Showcase Sustainable Plastic Additives at PACK EXPO International

Milliken & Company

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth LU-8840! Milliken & Co. will showcase an array of partnerships and innovative additive technologies aimed at moving the circular economy forward.

September 16, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Nivea Pursues Sustainable Packaging from Every Angle

Beiersdorf uses the 4R approach of Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Replace to develop industry-first sustainable packaging for its personal care products.

September 16, 2022

Sustainability

Recyclable Toothpaste Tube from NICE Prevents 3,000 Tons of Landfill Waste

China multinational NICE Group collaborates with Dow and Amcor in APAC to develop a recyclable, all-plastic toothpaste tube for its extensive portfolio of toothpaste brands.

September 14, 2022

Sustainability

PakTech Moves into New State-of-the-Art Facility

PakTech

PakTech moved into a 180,000 sq ft in its hometown of Eugene, Ore., in response to the company’s growth and readiness to scale.

September 12, 2022

PMMI News

Honoring Hall of Fame Careers: Pierre Pienaar of WPO

The Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is inducting four new members into its ranks in 2022. Pierre Pienaar joins the Hall of Fame as a global ambassador and educator for packaging and packaging education.

September 8, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever Goes Green with New Laundry Capsules

Unilever’s new Persil capsule and plastic-free container feature an improved sustainability profile while maintaining functionality.

September 10, 2022

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Volpak to Exhibit Flexible Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Volpak

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-2501! Volpak, a Coesia company, will exhibit flexible packaging machines, including the new SI 280 hf/f/s machine designed for the flexible packaging of consumer goods.

September 9, 2022

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Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Welcomes Four New Members

Four professionals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2022 during PACK EXPO International. Honored will be Jean-Jacques Graffin, Rebecca Oesterle, Pierre Pienaar, and Jeff Rhodehamel.

September 8, 2022

Flexibles

Outdoor Clothier Finisterre is First with Water-Soluble Garment Bag

The ocean-safe, biodegradable Leave No Trace bag is made from PVOH that can be disposed of by running warm or hot water over it.

September 8, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

‘World-first’ Recyclable Paper Pack for Frozen Food

Seafood producer Iceland collaborated with sustainable, flexible packaging specialist Parkside to deliver one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food.

September 7, 2022