Sustainable Packaging

Report Puts Amazon's Packaging Strategy Under Scrutiny

A report by Oceana highlights a 9.6% increase in Amazon's plastic packaging use in the U.S., contrasting with reductions elsewhere, sparking calls for significant plastic use reduction.

April 8, 2024

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at SPC Impact: Right-sizing Amazon Private Brands' Packaging

Amazon redesigns that simplify packaging, while remaining mostly consumer neutral, are worth making. Also, brands can get certified and rewarded for compact packaging on a virtual shelf, instead of getting lost on a real one.

April 3, 2024

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E-Commerce Challenges and Opportunities for Craft Producers

As the e-commerce channel grows for craft beer and spirits, producers need to work through legal and logistical challenges to successfully deliver products to consumers’ doorsteps.

March 28, 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

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Jones Family of Companies Announces Growth and New Developments

Jones Family of Companies

Third-generation leader becomes majority shareholder as company expands production, acquires consulting firm, and enters automotive market.

March 4, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at FlexForum: Disconnects in 'Say' vs. 'Do' in E-comm Sustainability

Consumers and brand owners alike report that sustainability is king in e-comm packaging. And flexible packaging claims CO2-based bona fides. But do consumers know what that means? Do brands act on this demand? Research reveals a 'schizophrenic' landscape.

February 22, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Digital Printing Transforms Small Pet Select’s Packaging

For D2C Small Pet Select, what was once an understated kraft shipper is now a highly decorated, interactive branding device with beautiful colors, graphics, and messaging that enhances the consumer's unboxing experience with real porch appeal.

February 19, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

House Plant Box's D2C Biz Blossoms with Protective E-Comm Packaging

The rough and tumble, many-touch world of D2C and e-comm shipping can take a toll on any product, but live house plants were a particular challenge for brand House Plant Box. A sustainable, stylish, and robust pack system with bracing tabs did the trick.

February 15, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Amazon, Bacardi, and Nestlé Introduce Sustainable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of sustainable packaging innovations by Amazon Sweden, Bacardi, and Nestlé Brazil from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

February 12, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 1: Walmart Reducing E-Comm Packaging Waste

Our most clicked upon article of 2023 broke the news, last June, that Walmart was taking several steps to cut back on e-commerce packaging waste, from recyclable paper mailers to electric trucks. When Walmart makes a move, our industry wants to know.

January 2, 2024

Material handling

Pilz Unveils Safety Solution for AMRs

Pilz Automation Safety, LP

The safeguard was developed by automation technology supplier Pilz to ensure an efficient flow of goods in production and logistics handled by complex Autonomous Mobile Robots.

December 14, 2023

Shrink wrapping

Goodwin Adds E-Commerce Shrink-Wrap Machine

Goodwin Company

Contract manufacturer Goodwin Company's shrink-wrap machine allows brands to do what Amazon does at a significantly reduced cost.

December 14, 2023