Reusable/Returnable

Starbucks Leads Citywide Reusable Cup Trial

The Petaluma Reusable Cup Project is the first citywide initiative to make reusable to-go cups the default option across multiple restaurants in a U.S. city.

August 21, 2024

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Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging

Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.

August 16, 2024

Sustainability

Changing Science, Markets, Economics Fuel Sustainability Course Corrections

Explore the evolving landscape of plastic packaging sustainability, including challenges and progress made by industry leaders like Unilever, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive.

August 20, 2024

Bio-based

Better Earth Develops Compost Drop-Off Database

Better Earth

Better Earth's Compost Drop Off Database connects consumers with local drop-off locations to make composting more accessible as the U.S. tackles food waste and climate change.

August 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. Makes Major Policy Shift in Support of Reducing Global Plastic Production

Sources tell Reuters that the U.S. will reverse course and now support a global treaty to reduce the production of new plastic.

August 15, 2024

Sustainability

Walmart Deploys Depackaging Technology for Organics Recycling

Walmart is one of the first retailers to scale up automatic depackaging of unsalable food items, launching the program at 1,400 of its stores to increase its organics recycling rate.

August 13, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Biom, Hermés, and GAIA Skincare Introduce Refillable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging innovations from Biom, Hermés, and GAIA Skincare from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 12, 2024

Recycling

Blue Bunny Opts for Translucent, Recyclable Pints

Blue Bunny expanded its Twist Cones soft-serve frozen treat line into 16-oz single-serve, freezer-grade twist pints that use cups that are translucent to help display the two-tone ice cream. Both the cups (PP) and closures are widely recyclable (HDPE).

August 12, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Sustainable Solutions in Your Own Home

August 8, 2024

Package Design

Fiber-based L’Oreal Garnier Pack Earns Top AmeriStar Honors

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) unveiled the 2024 AmeriStar Award recipients today. After rigorous evaluation by a panel of judges from diverse packaging industry segments, 18 companies emerged as this this year's professional winners.

August 7, 2024

Recycling

LRS Named Recycling Facility of the Year for Its State-of-the-Art MRF

National Waste and Recycling Association

LRS’ Exchange materials recovery facility outside Chicago is honored by the National Waste & Recycling Association in its 2024 Recycling Awards.

August 7, 2024

Recycling

Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Nescafé, Mandatory Spirit Co, and Aldi from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 5, 2024

Recycling

Global Brands Experiment with Advanced Recycled Materials

Cadbury, Churchill Container, L’Occitane, and PepsiCo explore advanced recycling technologies to help meet their commitments for less virgin plastic and more PCR material in their packaging.

August 2, 2024