Reusable/Returnable

Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop Introduce Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Craft Naturals, Abel & Cole, and Everdrop from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 16, 2024

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Recycling

U.S. Plastics Pact Appoints New CEO

U.S. Plastics Pact

Industry veteran Jonathan Quinn will build on the foundation laid by outgoing leader Emily Tipaldo as he spearheads the organization's renewed vision for a plastics circular economy.

July 12, 2024

Bio-based

Finland's R&D Center Develops a ‘Better Cellophane’

Dr. Vinay Kumar of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland shares details on VTT’s work on cellulose-based film and coating materials produced using an environmentally friendly process.

July 12, 2024

Recycling

RafCycle™ by UPM Raflatac recycling service leads the way with DEKRA validated CO2 calculation method

UPM Adhesive Materials

Companies can now confidently communicate their environmental impact in labeling with RafCycle's DEKRA-certified CO2 assessments.

July 11, 2024

Recycling

Advanced Recycling Technologies: Transforming Waste into Opportunity

How can these technologies complement traditional recycling efforts while helping to meet the growing demand for recycled content in packaging?

July 9, 2024

Containers & Closures

How Baileys Paper-Based Bottle is Made

An extraordinary network of inventors, developers, OEMs, and stakeholders emphasize ‘progress over perfection’ as they commercialize a breakthrough bottle.

July 8, 2024

Recycling

Innovia Films Expands Encore Range of Recycled Content Films

Innovia Films

New additions include mechanically and advanced recycled content for BOPP films as well as a Prevented Ocean Plastics option to drive circularity.

July 2, 2024

Bio-based

Procter & Gamble, Beavertown, and Peri & Sons Farms Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of bio-based packaging innovations from Procter & Gamble, Beavertown, and Peri & Sons Farms from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

July 2, 2024

Recycling

Krones Recycling Spun Off as an Independent Subsidiary Company

Krones, Inc.

Krones Recycling GmbH takes over all activities relating to plastics recycling but continues to utilize Krones' global production, sales, and service network.

July 2, 2024

Bio-based

Bakery Swaps to Compostable Film for Frozen Products

Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company is now packaging its frozen baked products in compostable film packaging, aligning with sustainability values of both the brand and its customers.

July 1, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

WG & CPMA to Develop Sustainable Produce Packaging Guidelines by Dec. 2025

A new working group spearheaded by the organizations will create guidelines to unify North American supply chain protocols.

July 1, 2024

Sustainability

Method Bottles Made with 100% Recycled Recovered Coastal Plastic

A partnership with SC Johnson and Plastic Bank exemplifies method’s commitment to sustainability, transforming recovered coastal plastic into packaging for household products.

June 28, 2024

Recycling

Digimarc and Wipak Partner to Create Sustainable Smart Packaging with Digital Watermarks

Digimarc

New packaging combines Digimarc's digital watermarks and Wipak’s printed film technology to enhance plastic recycling, improve efficiency, and unlock valuable data for brands.

June 28, 2024