A New Sustainable Offering for Frozen Food Applications American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the commercial launch of another RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology targeted at frozen food products such as frozen fruits and vegetables. This new technology joins a portfolio of packaging technologies in APC’s RE™ sustainable…
Read More >>The imminent conclusion of the legally binding Global Plastics Treaty in 2024 and the joint release of the Sunnylands Statement by China and the United States send a strong signal to the world for global collaboration in actively addressing plastic pollution. This brings unprecedented development opportunities for the plastics recycling industry. According to the latest…
Read More >>Packsize®, the foremost leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, today announces a strategic partnership with Paccurate, enhancing the value for shippers by optimizing packaging efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing environmental impact. Alongside, Packsize introduces Easy-Close, an innovative feature that can be added to the X7 on-demand packaging machine to simplify the returns process, representing a major…
Read More >>How CPGS Can Stay Ahead By Bob Burkhardt, Product Manager for Cartoning and Robotics at the R.A Jones Company It goes without saying, sustainability is one of the biggest topics dominating the packaging industry. Encouraged by consumers’ consistent increased interest in environmental impact and paired with significant buying power, food brands are now facing the challenge of…
Read More >>Let’s Normalize Refilling in Our Cleaning Rituals By Ryan Lupberger, CEO and Co-Founder of Cleancult For any CPG brand, packaging is a top priority as the consumer agenda continues to shift toward sustainability. With a spotlight on material choices, recyclability, reusability and refillability, gone are the days when companies could get away with the mindless…
Read More >>Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility Aptar – Food Protection, part of AptarGroup, Inc. and a leader in active material science food safety solutions, has been granted the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray system,…
Read More >>By Charles Haverfield, Packaging Executive, US Packaging and Wrapping Single-use plastics and packaging waste have been highlighted as some of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, with both consumers and governments looking to brands to offer innovative, sustainable solutions to the packaging problem. Refillable packaging is one such avenue that could slash global plastic pollution…
Read More >>Plastic Ingenuity, the largest custom thermoformer in North America, has published its third annual Circularity Report, highlighting milestones achieved in the past year and opportunities ahead. From earning a WorldStar Packaging Award to securing key certifications for environmental management, Plastic Ingenuity has reinforced its position as an effective leader in the evolving sustainability arena. “Even…
Read More >>Releaf Paper, a trailblazing manufacturer of sustainable paper solutions and packaging, introduces a trio of innovative products that bridge sustainability, functionality and style in packaging. These additions to the Releaf portfolio employ an innovative patented technology to transform fallen leaves into eco-friendly alternatives and offer a green ready-to-buy solution for small and medium businesses while…
Read More >>Packaging Equipment Plays a Pivotal Role in Market Adoption By Brant Wunderlich, Market Manager, Plastomers and Oriented Films at NOVA Chemicals Recyclable flexible packaging is an important part of enabling a plastics circular economy. And in pursuit of this objective, one large opportunity is the estimated 23 billion lbs. of multi-material packaging film in use…
Read More >>ProTecSeals® Recyclable IHS Liners enhance sustainability for bottles & jars used in pharma, nutrition, and food applications. TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, has introduced paper-based liners recyclable wherever paper recycling streams are available, and compatible with conventional induction heat sealing equipment. The company’s ProTecSeals®…
Read More >>Melitta, the global leader in all aspects of coffee preparation, announces its new cone filter certifications and packaging. With a strong focus on environmental stewardship, Melitta has obtained two prestigious certifications, the Biodegradable Products Institute® (BPI) certification and the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC)® certification, both contributing to the brand’s ongoing sustainability efforts in the coffee…
Read More >>Anaerobic Digestion Fuels a Fundamental Shift in Food Waste Disposal By Shawn Kreloff, CEO of Bioenergy Devco In our increasingly eco-conscious world, the importance of sustainability cannot be overstated. Individuals and communities recognize the pressing need to adopt practices that reduce environmental impact and mitigate the challenges posed by climate change. One area where sustainable…
Read More >>The API Group and its subsidiary Accredo Packaging, a manufacturer of more sustainable packaging solutions in the food and consumer products markets, collaborates with the Fresh-Lock team at Presto Products, a business of Reynolds Consumer Products, to introduce a first-of-its-kind flexible stand-up pouch utilizing more than 50% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content fit for food packaging…
Read More >>Highlights include new Fiber ProPlus Egg Cartons, as well as PET & foam PP meat processing trays. TekniPlex Consumer Products, a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies, will have its growing fiber-based packaging prowess on full display at the International Production & Processing Expo, January 30-February 1 in Atlanta.…
Read More >>A Steady Supply of Recycled Materials Hinges on A Robust Recycling Infrastructure By: Greg DeKunder, Vice President, NOVA Circular Solutions, NOVA Chemicals Packaging often represents a consumer’s first interaction with a brand. It is a powerful medium that communicates a product’s purpose as well as the producer’s practices and values. A commitment to environmental stewardship,…
Read More >>It Takes Sustainable Practices and Product Design to Truly Benefit the Environment By Jeremy Freedman, owner and managing director of Guardpack It’s no secret that there is a global concern over the environmental impact of many of our day-to-day products, including our clothes and even what’s wrapped around the food we eat. In fact, a…
Read More >>Ongoing Legislation and New Scientific Research Require Industry Collaboration By William (Bill) Kuecker, senior director for global strategic marketing, food packaging, at Solenis All of us involved in the food packaging space are fully aware of the whirlwind of activity that the industry has taken recently to eliminate per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from products, especially…
Read More >>Post-consumer recycled (PCR) styrenics are closing the loop in the circular plastics economy. By Ricardo Cuetos, Vice President Americas Polymers Sales Management with INEOS Styrolution The plastics industry is committed to supporting a plastics circular economy. Companies today are actively pursuing sustainable material solutions to help them meet their sustainability goals and lower their environmental…
Read More >>Looking Ahead By Austin Given, Director of Packaging Design & Development for Veritiv US/Asia Consumer packaged goods companies have faced significant headwinds in recent years to maintain consistency and strong performance in an ever-changing economy. Companies are faced with having to reduce costs while reaching their sustainability goals, navigating regulatory requirements to meet their customers’…
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