Sustainability

Iceland Freezes Use of Unnecessary Plastic with Launch of Paper Packaging

Iceland replaced its previous plastic packaging with Mondi’s EcoSolutions functional barrier paper to become the first U.K. supermarket to become plastic neutral

March 4, 2022

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Sustainable Packaging

Dove Debuts Reusable Body Wash Packaging System

Unilever introduces a more eco-friendly packaging option for its Dove Body Wash products, with a reusable system comprising a petite bottle of concentrate paired with a ‘too beautiful to throw away’ refillable, reusable bottle.

March 3, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Health and Beauty Relies on Sustainability for Innovation

Sustainability influences the materials and design for the latest and greatest beauty and health packaging.

March 3, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging World News Roundup: Sustainability

A comprehensive guide of sustainability best practices and case studies.

March 3, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Aluminum-Free Barrier Aseptic Carton, Evian in a Can, and Light-Weight Mono-Material

ThePackHub

See a few examples of material packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

March 2, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Wind Energy Powers Sustainable CR Cannabis Vape Packs by Brand Oregrown

In general, cannabis brands have not been able to venture as deeply into sustainable packaging as their traditional brand-owner peers due to specific industry hurdles.

March 2, 2022

Flexibles

Seal Integrity: A Primer from a Pro

A provider of engineered solutions for the food and beverage industry for more than 40 years, Mark Green of Mark Green & Associates shares some thoughts on seal integrity testing.

March 1, 2022

Plastics/resins

International Delight’s Redesign is the Golden Ticket

In January, Danone’s International Delight debuted a new partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for its new Wonka Whipple Scrumptious Fudgy Caramel Coffee Creamers.

March 1, 2022

Closures

ACTIPH Water Tips Cap to Active Lifestyles, Proposed Regulations

The U.K.’s ACTIPH Water brand differentiates itself among a sea of hydrating competitors with an electrolyte- and mineral-rich formula and ionization process. The tethered closure is robust for athletes, and meets upcoming regulations.

February 28, 2022

Sustainability

New Reusable Packaging Systems from Kao Corp. Embody the ‘Beautiful Lifestyle’

With its MyKirei personal care brand, Kao brings to life its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, launching two reusable packaging systems, one featuring a decorative holder and one with an inclusive container design.

February 28, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Getting Noticed: Nestle 17M Unique Designs, Aluminum Can and Beer Bottle Customization

ThePackHub

See a few examples of customized packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

February 25, 2022

Secondary Packaging

Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs

As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.

February 24, 2022

Sustainability

Green Bay Packaging Achieves Net-Zero Water Validation

Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Green Bay Packaging’s Green Bay mill achieved Net-Zero Water in its production of 100% recycled containerboard paper, the first-ever UL with validation of this environmental claim.

February 24, 2022