Sustainability

Life Science Functional Labels Feature Sustainable Material Updates

At PACK EXPO, the expanded portfolio includes sustainability-minded hanging labels for infusion bottles from recycled materials (PE and PET) and labels for autoinjector pens from a proprietary renewable PP with FSC glassine paper.

November 3, 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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STANDCAP Now Offers a Curbside Recyclable Format

To a material recovery facility (MRF) or reprocessor, the material is equivalent to a recyclable HDPE rigid bottle.

November 2, 2022

Flexibles

Pandemic-Driven Sales Lead to Pasta Co-Packer’s Growth

Pasta and skillet dinner co-packer EnterpriseCP sees sales skyrocket during COVID, leading to a new facility and new equipment installs, including a new bulk bag discharger and two new baggers.

November 2, 2022

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Light, Low-Shrink Polyolefin Film Ideal for Furnace Filters, Calendars, Other Bendable Applications

Obviating the need for PVC (polyvinyl chloride), this thin, lightweight, heat-shrinkable PE-based polyolefin film delivers the lowest shrink force in the market, according to Clysar, with a gentle, balanced shrink at low temperatures.

November 1, 2022

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Wrapper Handles Chocolates at 250 bars/min

With SACMI’s HTB, time, pressure, and temperature are completely controlled in the sealing area.

November 1, 2022

Flexibles

Approaching a ‘Holy Grail’ of Food-Grade, Film-to-Film Recycling?

The MBOLD coalition is building a new ecosystem of stakeholders to support a circular economy for flexible packaging and films in the Upper Midwest.

November 1, 2022

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TC Transcontinental Rolls Out vieVERTe Recycle-Ready Flexible Packaging

Sustainable post-consumer recycled (PCR) material is aimed at pet food, personal care and home products packaging.

October 31, 2022

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Insulation Panels Maintain Cold Chain for E-Comm

These thermal insulation panels, ideal for the growing e-comm meal kit market, are entirely made of paper and are curbside recyclable.

October 31, 2022

Contract Packaging

How General Mills Manages its CM/CP Suppliers on Sustainability, ESG

Mark McCullough, Director, Global Impact - Operations Integration, General Mills, spoke at the recent F4SS supply chain conference about co-manufacture/co-packer management techniques related to his company’s stated sustainability and ESG goals.

October 31, 2022

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Planters’ New Peanut-Shaped Jar Uses Less Plastic, Too

A unique new package design for Planters’ 16-oz PET container for its Dry Roasted Peanut varieties results in 8% less plastic and another iconic asset for the brand.

October 31, 2022

Sustainability

Protein Brands and Consumers Alike Focus on Sustainability

Most protein brands are pursuing sustainability initiatives, and the majority of consumers now consider sustainable packaging when purchasing.

October 31, 2022

Plastics/resins

Gatorade Hydration App uses Wearable Sensor, Smart Bottle, & Refill Pod

PepsiCo’s Gatorade Brand unveiled a new smart hydration system for health and fitness consumers that features a durable bottle, a recyclable refill pod, a wearable patch, an LED closure, and a smartphone app to interact with the athlete.

October 28, 2022