Sustainable Packaging

Resolving plastics marine litter issue is DAUNTING

Oceans of trash pose a complex challenge that could be too onerous to resolve given modest plastics packaging recycling, the economic advantages of using virgin material, and the sheer volume of containers floating around the globe.

May 3, 2018

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Seen at Australia’s national conference

The Australian Institute of Packaging held its 2018 National Conference May 2-3 in Australia’s Gold Coast, and at the display booths of the exhibitors on hand were some intriguing packages.

May 3, 2018

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AWT Labels & Packaging wins multiple awards

AWT Labels & Packaging received two Best in Class awards at the Printing Industry Midwest 2018 Star of Excellence Award program.

May 2, 2018

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Mondi’s BarrierPack Recyclable wins award for technological innovation

BarrierPack Recyclable, Mondi’s fully recyclable plastic laminate for pre-made pouches and FFS roll stock, was named the “Best Technology Innovation in Plastics Recycling” at the 2018 Plastics Recycling Europe Awards.

May 2, 2018

Sustainable Packaging

Hope for recycling?

Did you know that in 2016 the one-way PET bottle recycling rate in Germany was 98%, while in the U.S. it was 28.4%, down 2.4% from 2015?

May 2, 2018

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Packaging’s role in reducing food waste

I was raised by a mother who regularly reminded me of my privilege and my responsibility not to waste food because, as she would say, “there are many starving children around the world who do not have enough food to eat.”

May 1, 2018

Converting equipment

Electronics e-tailer adopts on-demand box making

Newegg adds two box-making machines to its e-commerce facility in Indianapolis to pack electronics in custom-fit boxes that optimize DIM weight costs.

April 30, 2018

Flexibles

Flexible packaging’s role in a sustainable world

The Flexible Packaging Association introduces a free 180+-page report that provides a holistic view of the current sustainability benefits of flexible packaging as well as future opportunities.

April 29, 2018

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RPCs face off against single-use corrugated for fresh produce

Foundation conducts study to learn which is more environmentally friendly for the packaging, shipping, and storage of fresh produce: reusable plastic containers or corrugated cases.

April 28, 2018

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Milliken offering brainstorming sessions for IDDBA attendees

Milliken invites IDDBA attendees to its booth for an appointment with a materials scientist and marketing specialist to brainstorm solutions to their marketing challenges.

April 27, 2018

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SICK invests in digital future

Record values for orders received, sales, and R&D expenditure

April 26, 2018

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Sanofi recharges Nasacort with package redesign

Modernized structural and graphical design includes bolder colors, a window that lets consumers see product, and eliminates the need for an outer carton.

April 26, 2018

Recycling

Packaging details matter for Hormel’s premium ham

Hormel considers every aspect of the packaging for its e-commerce-only premium ham, Curemaster Reserve, to leverage its small-batch quality and the heritage of Hormel’s retail ham brand.

April 23, 2018