Sustainability

Eastman Enters into Partnership with Procter & Gamble

Eastman entered into an agreement with Procter & Gamble to further accelerate the transformation of plastic packaging and collaborate on recycling solutions to enable a circular economy.

August 9, 2021

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Sustainability

Brushing up on Toothpaste Packaging Innovations

Take Five video: To reduce the number of toothpaste tubes ending up in landfills each year, both multinationals and startups in the oral care industry are engineering new packaging that is not only recyclable, but in many cases, eye-catching as well.

August 6, 2021

Sustainability

Colgate Elixir Tops the 2021 IoPP AmeriStar Awards

Colgate Elixir, by Colgate-Palmolive, landed in the top spot as the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) announced the winners of the 2021 AmeriStar Awards competition. There were 24 winners and three student award winners.

August 4, 2021

Sustainability

Minimalist Design Reflects Cannabis Brand’s Earth-Centered Focus

Ebb-brand dissolvable THC powder is packaged in an earth-friendly, child-resistant paperboard tube with simple yet colorful graphics that let the product speak for itself.

August 4, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

8 Packaging Trends Shaping the E-commerce Landscape

New e-commerce study reveals the importance of sustainable packaging and consumers’ preferences around inner packaging components and gift-like attributes in purchase decisions.

August 3, 2021

PMMI News

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Follows Nevada Lead on Masks

World's most comprehensive packaging and processing show in 2021 will proceed without any further restrictions on gatherings or capacity limits.

July 28, 2021

Sustainability

Pregis Receives Industrial Compostable Certification

Pregis

Pregis received the industrial compostable certification for its Flo-Pak Bio product line of loose fill products—The Bio One (green, using natural food coloring) and The Clean Bio One (white) chips.

July 28, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Maine First State to Charge CPG Fee for Packaging Material Recycling

Maine passed the nation’s first bill to place the cost of recycling on CPGs instead of the consumer, while also offering incentives to those who use recyclable packaging. Oregon is expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.

July 27, 2021

Sustainability

DS Smith Hits Key Sustainability Milestones

DS Smith Packaging Systems

DS Smith met 7 of its key sustainability targets including circular economy, forest management, community engagement, and water management.

July 26, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Exclusive Interview: PepsiCo’s Ongoing Sustainable Transformation Keeps Pace with Changing Landscape

Back in 2018, Packaging World spoke to Tom Mooradian, Sr. Manager, Environmental Sustainability at PepsiCo, about the brand's recycling initiatives. Three years later, we catch up with him to check on progress, changes, and see what's on the horizon.

July 23, 2021

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PACK EXPO Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO to Reunite the Packaging and Processing Industry this September

Strong Industry Commitment Evident in Number of Early Registrations

July 12, 2021

Sustainability

Nestlé’s Vittel Water Beta Tests Both a Durable Reusable Bottle and a Paper Bottle

Take Five Video: Vittel® mineral water used the Tour de France to test prototypes for two bottle types: One uses a durable plastic outer shell for reusability, the other uses a paper outer shell for easy recycling. Both use thin film inner liners.

July 9, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Pushing Sustainability

Two bottles from Nestlé caught my eye this month.

July 9, 2021