Sustainable Packaging

APR pursuing updates to recyclability testing protocols

In 2017, APR plans to update testing procedures for PET, polypropylene, and high-density polyethylene items and create new protocols for flexible films.

February 13, 2017

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Pre-tapped coconuts at Whole Foods are a #gamechanger

Whole Foods Market introduces Coco Vinny’s Coco Taps pre-tapped young coconuts at 56 of its stores, providing consumers a simple and convenient way to enjoy fresh coconut water.

February 12, 2017

Sustainability

Dehumidifier fits car cupholder

A plastic cup with paperboard label holds desiccant and room for collected water for a car cupholder-friendly disposable humidifier. Cup cuts plastic material by 50%.

February 11, 2017

Sustainability

‘Ganja-preneur’ puts organic pot in a recyclable tin

Honest Marijuana extends its commitment to the environment to its packaging, a tin can that is recyclable and reusable, and preserves the purity and freshness of the cannabis product.

February 6, 2017

Flexibles

Virtuous Circle project distributes 1 million food pouches

The project uses a circular economy approach, combining smart food designed to meet the needs of children in isolated communities and smart packaging to keep the food fresh for as long as possible.

February 5, 2017

Filling/capping, dry

Recovering from a tsunami

This Japanese fish processor wasted no time in rebuilding and equipping its facilities after suffering the devastation of Japan’s 2011 tsunami.

February 2, 2017

Containers

Lemon beer, freshly packed for Heineken Croatia

In spring 2016, Heineken Croatia brought to its creative agency Bruketa&Zinic OM the job of creating a bottle label and a direct B2B marketing piece to showcase a limited-edition offering of its Karlovacko beer brand scheduled for launch in summer 2016.

February 2, 2017

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Here comes sugar, packagers

The year 2017 might be the Year of Sugar.

February 2, 2017

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Sack and kraft paper market to grow to $80 billion

Growth in consumer markets is driving the sack and kraft paper market to $80 billion by 2021.

February 1, 2017

Sustainability

Predicting the Future of the Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Market

Expansion of generic market, technological advancement, and strict governmental regulations for conventional packaging are major factors that drive the market growth.

January 31, 2017

Flexibles

HPP baby food in a pouch is So Good

New So Good Baby refrigerated fruit and vegetable purees in a flexible, windowed pouch use HPP to preserve the flavor, nutrients, and color of the products while providing a 60-day shelf life.

January 28, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Compostable foodservice packaging’s impact on food scrap diversion

A review by the Foodservice Packaging Institute evaluates the impact of compostable foodservice packaging at different points in the composting value chain.

January 23, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

Three factors driving the global biodegradable polymers market

A new report looks at the current state of the global biodegradable polymers market as well as its potential for future growth based on three drivers.

January 22, 2017