Sustainable Packaging

Recycled content in corrugated boxes reaches nearly 50%

This new average, along with a record-high rate of old corrugated container recovery in 2015, illustrate the corrugated industry’s commitment to sustainable packaging.

September 1, 2016

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Bioplastics—where exactly are we?

The biennial Innovation Takes Root event was once again an ideal opportunity to check in on the progress of packaging that’s made from renewable resources.

August 30, 2016

Secondary Packaging

Evian’s ‘naked’ bottles are ready for launch

Evian calls this new multipacking technology 'disruptive,' while the packaging machinery builder behind it says it ‘will change the future of packaging.’

August 30, 2016

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Robotics sweeten WIP at World’s Finest Chocolate

Optimizing Work In Process through robotics was critical at this Chicago confectionery company, while new flow wrapping equipment gives chocolate bars a new look.

August 29, 2016

Containers

Organic haircare brand gets elegant update

Chuckles’ All-Nutrient brand of organic haircare products gets a makeover, signaling to salon customers the all-natural prestige of the 100% vegan and cruelty-free formulations.

August 26, 2016

Flexibles

Research evaluates the use of milk proteins for packaging film

A USDA research project investigates the potential for edible films made of milk proteins in an effort to help U.S. dairy and food industries improve their sustainability, productivity, and profitability.

August 25, 2016

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Plastic alternatives: more environmentally costly?

A new study compares the environmental costs of plastics vs. alternative materials by using accounting methods that measure and value environmental impacts.

August 20, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Krones tapped for MEG’s new PET recycling plant project

Mitteldeutsche Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH & Co. KG (MEG) is building a recycling plant near Aachen, Germany to process more deposit-bearing and non-returnable bottles into regranulate.

August 19, 2016

Sustainability

Report examines use-phase GHGs for aluminum vs. glass, plastic

The greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigeration and transportation of beverages in aluminum cans versus glass and plastic packages are compared.

August 19, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

The outlook for recyclable packaging materials

New report examines four factors driving the increased global demand for recyclable packaging materials.

August 18, 2016

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PAC conference to explore future trends to 2025

The two-day event will include more than 20 conference sessions on topics such as the circular economy, digital printing, omni-channel marketing, drones, and more.

August 10, 2016

Material handling

Sharp Packaging Services Selects TraceLink to Achieve DSCSA Compliance

Partnership will help Sharp Packaging Services eliminate point-to-point integration complexities and reduce business risk for its extensive pharmaceutical customer base.

August 10, 2016

Sustainable Packaging

Roberts PolyPro: Injection molded bottle handles deliver source reduction

Roberts PolyPro’s new line of injection molded bottle handles source up to 25 percent less material for greater sustainability.

August 10, 2016