How New EPR Bills Could Shape Sustainability By Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer at Packsize Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that holds manufacturers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, particularly in terms of waste management and recycling. Several states are implementing or considering EPR laws, emphasizing the shift towards more sustainable…
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Barriers the packaging industry must overcome. By Mike Jones, Mainetti’s Head of Innovation The climate crisis is becoming increasingly urgent as we approach several tipping points that could lead to the irreversible damage of our planet, as revealed by the 2023 Global Tipping Points report. Sustainability has therefore become a critical concern across a range…
Read More >>Consumers Can Recycle Plastic Packaging from Huggies® and eight other Popular Baby and Personal Care Brands from Kimberly-Clark In line with its vision to design packaging solutions that are compatible with circular systems for all product packaging by 2025, Huggies®, a household brand for millions of caregivers, is partnering with TerraCycle, the international leader in recycling…
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Collaborative Partnerships Will Help Brand Owners Prepare for Upcoming Recyclable Packaging Legislation By John Thayer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at NOVA Chemicals Regulations surrounding the composition, manufacture and disposal of plastic packaging are changing rapidly. Amidst growing concerns about consumer and environmental health, governments around the world are adopting a variety of tactics…
Read More >>ALPLA survey shows that 61% of Americans are prioritizing sustainable gifts and 65% are choosing experiences over items as they reimagine holiday traditions for a greener season A new survey by ALPLA, a global leader in packaging and recycling solutions, reveals that sustainability is playing an increasingly central role in how Americans celebrate this holiday…
Read More >>DS Smith’s Reading, PA recycling infrastructure supports a circular system in the U.S., as American Forest & Paper Association trends point to increasing recycling rates over past years Holiday gifting season ushers in a flurry of wrapping paper, present packages, and shipping boxes plus good news that Americans are recycling these materials more than ever,…
Read More >>NAPCOR’s New PET Recycling Report Unveils North American PET Recycling Rate Surpasses 40 Percent and Other PET Recycling Milestones Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle recycling rates across the United States reached new heights in 2023, according to the National Association for PET Container Resources’ (NAPCOR) latest 2023 PET Recycling Report published today. The United States (US)…
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Insights and packaging innovations driven by consumers. By Jenny Wassenaar, Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP Global R&D, Trivium Packaging In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, the demand for sustainable packaging solutions, driven by consumers who are increasingly aware of environmental issues, has never been greater. Their purchasing decisions reflect a strong preference for products with solid…
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The shift away from single-use plastic isn’t just a trend — it’s an imperative. By Stanley Mitchell, Head of Business Development at Xampla Throughout human history, packaging has played a central role. Just as soon as people developed tools, we have been on the lookout for new materials to store, transport and preserve goods. Beginning…
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Advanced recycling can inform packaging design and support a circular economy for plastics. By Dr. Jack Dever, Chief Technology Officer at AVN Corporation Sustainable development is at the top of the agenda for forward-thinking companies. Driven by societal expectations and government mandates, sustainability continues to change the way goods are produced, consumed, and disposed of…
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A circular economy hinges on reusable packaging By Mike Jones, Mainetti’s Head of Innovation The packaging industry is closely intertwined with multiple sectors, including retail and pharmaceuticals. As these markets respond to the escalating climate crisis, the packaging sector must evolve. Consequently, sustainability has emerged as a top priority, and is a trend that has…
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A fundamental shift is changing the way plastic packaging materials are sourced, manufactured and repurposed. By: Anna Rajkovic, NOVA Chemicals market and innovation manager for mechanical recycling Packaging design has become a cross-company team effort. Once viewed as a disposable commodity, packaging is now an important part of the circular economy in which materials have…
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Sustainability trends that make environmental and business sense. By Liam Dowds, Head of Packaging Sustainability, RS For companies that want to stay on the cutting edge of their field, sustainable practices are no longer a nice-to-have. These once-trendy efforts have now become all but essential for success, and in order for them to succeed, companies…
Read More >>Strategy to spur domestic and international action to protect communities affected by plastic from production to waste The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution” on Nov. 21, outlining opportunities for action to protect communities from the impacts of plastic production and waste and detailing how government agencies,…
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New PHA compound leverages CJ’s unique amorphous PHA formulation and expands their portfolio of product grades suitable for straw manufacturing that began with their industrially compostable grade: PHACTTM CA1270P CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and a primary producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, recently completed a series of successful trials producing…
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Releaf Paper, the world’s first manufacturer to produce sustainable pulp and paper from fallen leaves, proudly announces the launch of its pilot production line and Innovation Center in Les Mureaux, Île-de-France. This pioneering facility, co-funded by the European Union’s European Innovation Council (EIC), represents a €3.5 million total investment and marks a transformative shift in…
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Six Packaging Strategies Accelerating the Circular Economy By Celine Yang, Global Sustainability Marketing Lead, Berlin Packaging The packaging industry is accelerating the circular economy in response to growing environmental concerns and innovation opportunities. This model emphasizes resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the continual use of materials, offering significant potential for innovation and enhanced sustainability. Moving…
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5 Areas of Focus for Innovation in Sustainable Packaging By Salman Shahid, CEO of OXO Packaging With every passing day, climate change is posing a threat to the environment. At the same time, sustainable development is getting more challenging due to ongoing industrial growth. Sustainable packaging can play a significant role in environmental considerations amidst…
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Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leader in specialty films and material science solutions, will spotlight its comprehensive film portfolio at Pack Expo 2024, addressing key applications in the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. Guided by its purpose of Enhancing Lives for a Better World, CNG will present flexible film solutions that help to…
Read More >>Miguel Arevalo, Google’s Packaging Innovation Lead, discusses the company’s transformative journey towards sustainable packaging and the importance of collaboration in driving industry-wide change. Google has made significant strides in reducing plastic usage in its consumer electronics packaging, but when the company first committed to creating plastic-free packaging by 2025, the challenge seemed monumental. At the…
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