Sustainability

PulPac Modula Now Operational in the U.S.

PulPac's Modula machine for dry molded fiber is up and running for high-volume production at JOA in Wisconsin.

March 12, 2024

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Sustainability

Arglass Secures Over $230 Million for New Furnace

Arglass

The second furnace to be built on Arglass' Georgia campus is expected to be able to produce more than 350 million sustainable glass containers per year.

March 12, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

German Retailer Pilots On-site Food Product Refill System

dm drogerie pilots MIWA’s module-based refill system for its dmBio line of loose food products, providing a personalized shopping experience for consumers and minimizing packaging waste.

March 11, 2024

Sustainability

TIPA’s Packaging Made From Rice Waste Earns Cradle-to-Cradle Certification

TIPA Compostable Packaging

The global certification body’s endorsement underscores TIPA’s commitment to eco-friendly product innovation and is a stepping stone to achieving widespread adoption.

March 11, 2024

Contract Packaging

MSI, a Model of Growth and Excellence

With an eye on sustainability, strategy, and customer care, the co-manufacturer expands and perfects its services.

March 11, 2024

Operational Excellence

Craft Market Success Comes in Many Packages

Craft producers can build greater brand awareness by focusing on factors like primary packaging variety, multipacks, and specialty releases.

March 8, 2024

Sustainability

SC Johnson and AMERIPEN Testify About Federal-Level EPR

The multiple-day hearings highlighted a need for collaboration between the government and the primary stakeholders to come up with a palatable program.

March 8, 2024

Sustainability

No Surprise Who is Leading Sustainable Packaging Charge

Shoppers 18-34 are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, according to an ALPLA survey.

March 8, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH Introduce Recycling Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 7, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Mattress Company Moves to Paper for Roll-Packed Products

A successful switch from PE to paper for organic mattress and bedding company Naturepedic is a case study in CPG and machinery supplier collaboration.

March 7, 2024

Robotics

Amazon Invests in AI-Powered Packaging Sortation Robots for MRFs

Glacier gets $7.7M in funding from Amazon among others. The AI-based robotic tech improves sortation at recycling centers, promising actionable insights to companies like Amazon that both package products, and consume recycled materials in their packaging

March 6, 2024

Sustainability

Provisional EU Law to Cut Most Single-Use Packaging

Europe also follows the FDA's lead in eliminating PFAS in packaging for food contact.

March 6, 2024

Containers & Closures

Califia Farms Moves to 100% rPET Bottles

Plant-based beverage producer Califia Farms switches all its refrigerated milk, creamer, coffee, and tea products to from bottles made from virgin plastic to 100% rPET packaging.

March 5, 2024