Sustainable Packaging

EPA Report Urges Federal EPR Legislation

10 takeaways from the EPA’s National Strategy for Preventing Plastic Pollution report

November 22, 2024

Sustainable Packaging: Page 15

Bio-based

Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based packaging solutions from Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 21, 2024

Recycling

Walkers Chocolate Bars Next to Switch to Recyclable Paper Wrapper

This move closely follows a host of chocolate and confectionery swaps away from plastic into paper-based wrappers with curbside recyclability claims, including by both Nestle and Mars in Australia, and Mars candy bars in the U.K.

November 15, 2024

Recycling

Research Finds 'Wishcycling' Amid Confusion Over Recycling

Research from a UK University reveals that households often 'wishcycle' due to unclear recycling labels and inconsistent waste management, highlighting the need for standardized practices.

November 14, 2024

Bio-based

Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy Join Forces to Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance on Fossil Fuels

Honeywell

Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production, and SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the technology.

November 13, 2024

Recycling

Mars’ MasterFoods Pilots New Paper-based Squeeze-on Packs in Australian First

Australian tomato sauce brand MasterFoods, a Mars company, is piloting Australia’s first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs that use 58% less plastic than the original packaging.

November 11, 2024

Recycling

Mono-material, Aseptic, Food Contact HDPE/rHDPE Carton

Fully recyclable HDPE mono-material barrier packaging range as a ‘sustainable alternative to beverage cartons.'

November 11, 2024

PACK EXPO

New Medical Films Allow for Recycling of Medical Device Packaging

Recyclable thermoformable film allows for reduced plastic use with excellent seal strength.

November 8, 2024

Recycling

Colgate-Palmolive, Castrol, and The Wine Society Introduce Packaging Made With Recycled Content

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging made with recycled content from Colgate-Palmolive, Castrol, and The Wine Society from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 8, 2024

Recycling

Packaging Recycling Summit Recap

Packaging World’s second annual Packaging Recycling Summit brings together brand owners, recyclers, reclaimers, and material and equipment suppliers to drive package recycling rates.

October 31, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa Introduce Reusable and Refillable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 31, 2024

Recycling

Glass Industry Sets Ambitious Recycling Goal

Why does glass have such a low recycling rate, and what are some of the myths surrounding glass recycling? The Glass Packaging Institute, SMI, and Diageo share their insights.

October 29, 2024

Recycling

Miraclon joins Consortium for Waste Circularity

Miraclon

Collaboration to expand sustainability impact across packaging industry.

October 28, 2024