TricorBraun Flex, a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the launch of its PolyRecycle™Store Drop-off recyclable bag, now with a one-way degassing valve specifically designed for packaging fresh coffee. Created to meet the coffee industry’s growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions without compromising product freshness, this valve allows the release of excess gases while maintaining the integrity…
Read More >>A 1% increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications1… Nearly all global consumer package goods (CPG) brands have a goal of 100% recyclable packaging by 2030…Recycled rigid plastics are over 70% less emissions-intensive than their virgin plastic counterparts…. These are just a few of the…
Read More >>Original research in a new white paper from Avery Dennison explores how innovative pressure-sensitive labels help enable packaging circularity throughout the value chain A 1% increase in recycling rates can reduce approximately 2,000 tons of plastic waste annually in multi-billion bottling applications[1]… Nearly all global consumer package goods (CPG) brands have a goal of 100%…
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By Alex Zulewski, Commercial Manager at Power Adhesives Hot melt adhesives are a long-established staple of the packaging industry that offer several benefits over other carton and box closing systems. For one, they are faster to apply, more cost-effective, and non-destructive. However, with the growing focus on sustainability across the packaging sector, today’s corrugated and…
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By Yogesh Kulkarni, Principal Consultant at Towards Packaging The biodegradable paper and plastic packaging market is emerging as a critical solution to the environmental challenges posed by traditional packaging materials. These biodegradable options are designed to decompose naturally through biological processes involving microorganisms like fungi and bacteria. The decomposition results in natural elements such as…
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The Rise of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in Packaging: A Unique, Biobased Solution for Sustainability
By Jerri DiRenzo, Senior Director of Applications and Development, CJ Biomaterials As the global demand for sustainable packaging grows, brands and manufacturers are increasingly turning to biobased materials that can offer both environmental benefits and superior performance. Among these materials, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) stand out as a promising alternative to conventional, fossil-based plastics like polyethylene and…
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Two Powerful Forces Are Driving Development Of Alternatives to Plastic Films By Philippe Ragot, Vice President and General Manager, SWM International Walk into any European supermarket today, and you’ll notice something different. Those plastic-wrapped fruits that were ubiquitous just a few years ago? They’re now bundled with fiber-based strips or nestled in small textile nets.…
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Mono-material packaging can combine recyclability with recycled content and other eco-attributes. By Tom Egan, Vice President of Industry Services at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies When working toward sustainability goals, processing and packaging professionals look for materials that are recyclable, offer the potential for recycled content, and/or are derived from renewable, bio-based…
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Pack Expo Southeast Showcases Sustainability Innovations Contributed By: PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies For manufacturers striving to meet sustainability goals, the inaugural PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 (March 10–12, 2025; Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta) will serve as a premier platform to explore the latest technologies and innovations. The show, produced by PMMI,…
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What’s ahead for consumer-packaged goods brands and can makers. By Melissa MacDonald, Ph.D., PPG Sustainability Partner, Packaging Coatings As global expectations for sustainability continue to evolve, brands and can makers producing consumer packaged goods (CPG) face mounting pressure to adapt. Today, cutting carbon emissions, improving metal packaging recycling rates, and reducing waste are no longer…
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NewCoffee relies on mono-material – and the world’s first delivered PMX coffee packaging machines from Syntegon. Sponsored Content Contributed By Syntegon Germans consumed a total of 472,350 tons of coffee in 2023, and the international market is also booming.1 Part of the popular beans is roasted by the German company NewCoffee, mainly for a large…
Read More >>A comprehensive assessment by researchers, including Rafael Auras from Michigan State University, sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including paper, glass, aluminum and steel. The findings reveal that PE packaging can have an average life cycle global warming potential, or…
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Company’s Debrecen, Hungary facility passes rigorous audit, ensuring traceability of recycled plastic content. Neopac, a global provider of high-quality packaging and dosing applications for pharma, beauty and oral care, has successfully passed the RecyClass EN 15343 Audit at its manufacturing site in Debrecen, Hungary. Neopac is the first tube manufacturer in Europe to achieve this…
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By Rob Quigley, Technology Director at packaging consultancy Aura For years, corporate projects – most notably in IT – have used the agile methodology to create new solutions and platforms. One of the key reasons why is that it reduces waste, which is a way of thinking that should appeal to those involved in making packaging…
Read More >>Survey exposes alarming gap between public demand and school reality A survey by ALPLA, a global manufacturer of innovative packaging solutions and recycler, reveals a significant disconnect between what Americans believe about sustainability education and what schools are providing — both in terms of how and when it’s taught as well as how much money…
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When Growing Demand Doesn’t Guarantee Higher Prices – or Greater Supply By Zach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager at Plastic Ingenuity Post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins are an ideal solution to limit virgin plastic use, reduce environmental impact, and increase packaging circularity. But the PCR supply has flattened, and despite the economic law of supply and demand,…
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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…
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