Sustainable Packaging

Melitta Touts Recycling Certifications on New Packaging

The Forest Stewardship Council and Biodegradable Products Institute certifications demonstrate and highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

January 18, 2024

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Sustainability

Sustainable Packaging Gets Easier: CNG Reaches 250 Films Ready for Store Drop-Off Recycling

Charter Next Generation

From off-the-shelf to custom blends, Charter Next Generation's pre-qualified films streamline responsible packaging with the How2Recycle labeling system.

January 17, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

5 Key Takeaways from New Report on Reusable Packaging & Consumer Adoption

Among the different findings, the report emphasizes that employee involvement and package design are valuable to retail consumers’ education and interest in reusable packaging system involvement.

January 16, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Nokia, Heineken Group, and Mars Food & Nutrition Australia Introduce Innovations for Package Recyclability and Material Reduction

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclability and material reduction innovations from Nokia, Heineken Group, and Mars Food & Nutrition Australia from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 16, 2024

Sustainability

kp Makes Waves with Recycled Coastal Plastics

Klöckner Pentaplast

Partnering with Keep Sea Blue, Klöckner Pentaplast created new, sustainable food packaging out of 800 tons of recycled PET from the Mediterranean shoreline.

January 12, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Automating Snack Bag Line Cuts Labor Costs by 40%

Two continuous-motion baggers feed into a single case packing operation that has made it possible for Darlington Snacks to double production while cutting labor costs.

January 11, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Circular Action Alliance Appointed as California's Producer Responsibility Organization

CalRecycle joins Maryland and Colorado in selecting CAA to be its PRO, aiding producers in meeting California's EPR law requirements.

January 10, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

The Case for Concentrates in Smaller Packs in the Era of Shrinkflation

Tanu Grewal of Pinalen, Cloralen, and Ensueno Laundry cleaner brands: smaller packs of concentrated cleaning product improves sustainability profiles without short-changing consumers. But are consumers wary of 'shrinkflation?'

January 9, 2024

Retail display packaging

Hershey's Faces Class Action Suit Over Reese's Packaging

The legal challenge is spurred by consumers who claim the packaging doesn’t match the product.

January 8, 2024

Recycling

SÜDPACK expands its involvement in CARBOLIQ

SÜDPACK

Film manufacturer SÜDPACK deepens its commitment to chemical recycling, acquires majority stake in CARBOLIQ GmbH and appoints expert to drive innovation.

January 8, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Philips, Walkers, and Aldi U.K. from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 5, 2024

Recycling

Paperboard Packaging Council Promotes Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President

Paperboard Packaging Council

Leonczyk will oversee PPC's operations and will focus on sustainability to promote paperboard as a renewable and recyclable packaging material.

January 3, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks: Bring Your Own Cup to Reduce Single-Use Packaging

Starting today, consumers will be able to use their own clean, personal cup for a contactless pour at every visit at all stores nationwide. The reusable packaging program can be used in drive-through, the Starbucks app, and in retail locations.

January 3, 2024