Sustainable Packaging

Boosting Brand Sustainability by Improving Logistics and Shipping Footprint

Learn ways to improve your logistics and shipping footprint that includes exploring alternate transportation options, sourcing locally, and designing your package for optimal logistics.

November 9, 2023

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Sustainability

Dow and Circusil Building Commercial-scale Silicone Recycling Plant

Dow

The state-of-the-art silicone recycling facility, which will be located in Kentucky, is part of Dow’s commitment to engage in a circular economy.

November 8, 2023

Flexibles

Plant-Based Cat Litter Answers Call for Fully Recyclable Paper Packaging

Responding to consumer calls for easily recyclable packaging, natural pet products producer Healthy Pet introduces a fully-recyclable paper bag with paper handle for its ökocat cat litter.

November 8, 2023

Flexible packaging

Charter Next Generation's Milton Plant Attains ISCC PLUS Certification

Charter Next Generation

Granted through SCS Global Services, the certification attests to the plant’s compliance with ISCC PLUS standards and allows CNG to expand its product portfolio.

November 8, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

MRF and CPG Collaboration Facilitates Recyclable Packaging Design

Exploring collaboration between MRFs and brands to improve packaging design for better recycling outcomes.

November 7, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

The Evolving Landscape of MRFs

At the Packaging Recycling Summit 2023, attendees learn about today's challenges and advancements in the material recovery facility sector, that include contamination issues, technology's role, and the need for improved consumer education.

November 7, 2023

Recycling

Schweppes’ Banga, Gulf Union Juice, Put Connected Packaging to Work Toward Specific Goals

Two juice brands recently rolled out web app-based, smart packaging experiences for their customers with the help of connected packaging studio Appetite Creative.

November 2, 2023

Workforce

Clemson Announces Fall 2023 Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award Winners

Clemson University announces two Fall 2023 awards. Sarah Lynskey is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Leah Severance becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.

November 2, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

The Microplastics/Human Health Connection

Tru Earth’s Anita Spiller shares results from a survey assessing consumer awareness of the link between single-use plastics and negative impacts to human health.

November 2, 2023

Recycling

Cup Noodles Moves to Microwavable Paper Cup

Ramen noodle mainstay Cup Noodles has made the switch from a polystyrene to a paper cup that allows consumers to quickly microwave the product and aligns with the company’s sustainability goals.

October 31, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Portland Trail Blazers Offer Fans Compostable Packaging

Portland’s NBA team supports the use of compostable foodservice packaging throughout its arena that is collected on-site and used by a local composting firm to create nutrient-rich soil.

October 31, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

World Not Poised to Meet MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment 2025 Goal

Global efforts show progress on plastic pollution is possible – but the world remains off track to meet the necessary mark.

October 31, 2023

Cartons and boxes

Packaging Innovation Conjures a Gin Bottle Inside an Ice Block

Expertly executed printing techniques on a crisp white bleached paperboard bring to life a unique graphic design of a bottle frozen inside an ice block for Finland-sourced 1000 Lakes gin.

October 30, 2023