Plastics/resins

The Carlsberg Approach To Packaging Innovation

Facing a ‘mountain of technical challenges’ in its quest for a paper beer bottle, Carlsberg Group sees clearly that slow and steady wins the race.

December 7, 2022

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Sustainable Packaging

Tru Earth’s Detergent Strips Eliminate the Weight of Water

Tru Earth’s Eco-Strips dissolvable laundry detergent strips eliminate plastic detergent containers, reduce transportation emissions and costs, and ensure consumers use the right amount of product.

December 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations by Walmart, Ball, and Bravo Sierra

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging solutions from Walmart, Ball, and Bravo Sierra from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 6, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Global Commitment Signatories to Miss 2025 Plastic Reduction Goals

A new progress report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation confirms that the 1,000 signatories to its Global Commitment will not meet their 2025 plastic reduction goals.

December 5, 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

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

Scent-Flavored, Refillable Drinking System Comes to the U.S.

The Air Up hydration system combines a custom-engineered, reusable water bottle with scent-infused PP rings that transmit flavor through the consumers’ sense of smell.

November 22, 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

Sustainable Packaging

Reusable and Refillable Packaging is a Global Opportunity

ThePackHub

Reusable and refillable packaging solutions make up a growing share of the sustainable initiatives tracked by ThePackHub's Innovation Zone, but brands must overcome hurdles like convenience and consumer incentive for successful adoption.

November 11, 2022

Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Opens State-of-the-Art Recycling Technology Lab

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental Packaging opened its Recycling Technology Lab at the Art, Science and Technology Research and Applications Center (ASTRA Center) in Menasha, Wisc. It complements the existing state-of-the-art R&D labs at the center.

November 10, 2022

Sustainability

GEA Breaks Ground on New U.S. Facility in Wisconsin

GEA Group

GEA will began construction of its new repair, logistics, assembly, production, and training facility in Janesville, Wis. The 85,000 sq ft-building is scheduled for completion in late 2023.

November 8, 2022

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Labels Use High-Content of Chemically Recycled, Ocean-Bound Plastics

UPM Raflatac's Ocean Action line of labels is not only converted from certified Ocean-Bound Plastic streams, the polypropylene line of labels also consists of 85% to 90% chemically recycled PCR.

November 2, 2022

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PACK EXPO International: Follow-ups Transform the Future

What will your packaging operations look like in 2032?

October 27, 2022