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PACK EXPO International 2022 Innovations Report

Back after four years, PACK EXPO International convened more than 44,000 attendees during its Oct. 23-26 run at Chicago’s McCormick Place, thus surpassing the 2018 event.

January 28, 2023

Reusable/Returnable: Page 17

Sustainability

After Pandemic-Related Innovation Pauses, Smart Packaging’s Back on Track

Andrew Manly of AIPIA, the Smart Packaging Association, catches us up with all things active & intelligent packaging. He gives us a valuable lens through which to view its recent and expected future growth on the back end (hopefully) of the pandemic.

January 23, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Myro’s Body Wash Concentrate Creates a ‘Magic Moment’

D2C body care brand Myro selects a squeezable aluminum tube for its body wash gel concentrate and pairs it with a durable, reusable PETG bottle, ‘Made for keeps, not the landfill.’

January 27, 2023

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Bower Collective Uses Digital Passport for Circular Home Reuse/Refill Model

This D2C home care company invites consumers to scan an on-pack QR for directions, provenance info, and other engaging content. Meanwhile, logistics and performance information is gleaned at each scan, both on the filling lines and upon collection.

January 23, 2023

Flexible packaging

R.A Jones Testing Sustainable Films on Its Pouching Equipment

R.A JONES

R.A Jones’ testing of sustainable films on its Pouch King equipment will help brand manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly packaging and meet consumer and industry demand.

January 25, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

D2C Brand Myro Develops ‘Waste Reducing’ Deodorant System

Plastic-neutral body care brand Myro launches a refillable/reusable deodorant packaging system, with a refill pod that uses 50% less plastic than traditional deodorant sticks.

January 24, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Above & Beyond Pursues ‘Refillable Universe,’ Starting with Lip Balm

U.K. brand above & beyond begins its journey to eliminate single-use packaging by introducing a lip balm in a reusable aluminum case, with refills in a bio-based, compostable pack.

January 20, 2023

Operational Excellence

Report: Six Consumer Packaging Trends for 2023

The economy, women's rights, and the emergence of Gen Z should influence packaging decisions in 2023.

January 19, 2023

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H.B. Fuller

With a focus on innovation, H.B. Fuller strives to consistently deliver industry-leading adhesive solutions for case and carton sealing, flexible packaging, container labeling, e-commerce, retail-ready and specialty packaging.

1200 Willow Lake Blvd.

P.O. Box 64683

St. Paul, MN 55164-0683

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PakTech

PakTech is a global leading producer of secondary packaging made from 100% recycled HDPE and is fully recyclable. Founded in 1991, they are a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Eugene, Oregon.

70 South Bertelsen Road

Eugene, OR 97402

Sustainable Packaging

Thrive Market's Refill-at-Home Cleaner Uses Pouched Concentrates

E-retailer Thrive Market's new Rosey line of household cleaners includes three products offered as a liquid concentrate in a pouch, accompanied by a counter-worthy, reusable glass bottle.

January 17, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

SC Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser Get in the Reusable Packaging Game

Major CPG brands launch reusable packaging systems for their household cleaning products that consumers can refill at home using clever concentrate systems.

January 13, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Heinz Makes Good Use of Tesco-Collected, Advanced Recycled PCR

Heinz product packaging uses advanced recycled PCR from flexible films that had been dropped off by consumers at Tesco’s in-store collection points, representing true circularity and continued adoption of new recycling technology—pyrolysis in this case.

January 13, 2023