By selling Attributes of Recycled Content (ARC) Certificates to Veritiv, ACT Commodities Group has provided recyclers with a new revenue stream to expand processing capacity in North America. ACT, the leading global provider of market-based sustainability solutions, has helped design and develop the first plastic recycling project that generates Attributes of Recycled Content (ARC) certificates…
Read More >>Summer-ready margaritas and paloma cocktails made with real fruit are now available in portable and sustainable cartons. Dulce Vida Tequila launched three new ready-to-drink cocktails in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Square cartons. Offering sustainability benefits at each stage of its life cycle, Tetra Pak® cartons are made primarily from paperboard, a renewable, plant-based material, and are recyclable, making them a…
Read More >>The Advantages of Micropheric Adhesives By Andrew Palmer, Director of Sales, RRD Label Solutions Adhesives are everywhere – on the sticky notes where we create to-do lists, the shipping labels that adhere to the packages delivered to our doorsteps, and the critical, permanent labels on the appliances we use every day. While all adhesives serve…
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PET Industry Tackles Climate Change Together By Francesca Bellucci, Global Sustainability Director at Sidel The PET (polyethylene terephthalate) beverage packaging industry is taking the challenge of climate change seriously. It has two main areas of focus: reducing emissions and finding new material solutions. Beverage producers are setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, not…
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Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is proud to present its sustainable manufacturing solutions at interpack. The event takes place between 4–10 May 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany, and is a platform for the latest packaging and processing technology innovations. Domino’s showcase stand – Booth C41 Hall 8B – focuses on solutions designed to support manufacturers on their ‘Journey…
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The FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous PHA to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S. Amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) produced by CJ Biomaterials, Inc., a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, is now included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances…
Read More >>Despite rising prices, consumers are increasingly choosing products in sustainable packaging according to a global study. The study found: 82%of consumers across age demographics showed a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging, up 4 points from 2022, and 8 points since 2021 90% of Gen-Z consumers showed a willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging 80% of consumers said they would be interested…
Read More >>PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) released 2023 PACKAGING COMPASS: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade and Implications for the Future of a Circular Packaging System, a new study and accompanying infographic identifying key trends in packaging design and materials and the implications of…
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Are you a papertarian? That is the focus of a new integrated advertising campaign aimed at informing how choosing paper-based products are a smart choice for our forests and the environment here in the U.S. and to encourage recycling. The campaign from the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) launched in April on streaming, traditional and cable…
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How to Make Meaningful Progress at Every Stage of the Product Lifecycle By Austin Given, Director, Packaging Design & Development for Veritiv USA/Asia Sustainability is no longer for those who can afford it or are willing to pay for it. Companies now have a responsibility to bring innovative solutions forward to their customers, developing eco-focused,…
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Reducing environmental footprint and limiting food wastage are inextricably linked By Eldon Schaffer is CEO of TekniPlex Consumer Products As leaders in the materials science business, we are well aware of the myriad of discussions surrounding sustainable packaging in the fresh foods industry. I am excited to see newer, more sustainable materials gain both momentum…
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Smart technology is a single solution, that addresses many challenges By Amit Patel, Global Director of Digital Transformation at Emerson Many consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) are facing a confluence of pressures against tight margins and rising raw material costs. Customer demand and an appetite for variety continues to grow, while the knowledge and skill…
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PMMI Study Reveals Consumer Perceptions Shaping CPG Packaging and Laws By Jorge Izquierdo, Vice President of Market Development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies Consumer concerns about sustainability continue to drive consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies to take a closer look at the materials used to package products – and motivate many…
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How Brands Can Adapt to Packaging Sustainability Needs While Maintaining Product Versatility By Carl Asher, General Manager for Packaging & Sustainable Solutions at Neenah Paper & Packaging, a Mativ brand Consumers are growing increasingly aware of sustainability efforts and overall Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) requirements. In fact, a study conducted by the Breakthrough…
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How Fiber-based Tear Tape Joins the Dots Between Customer Demands, Sustainability, Functionality and Value By Christopher Morgan, Global Sales Director at Filtrona Tapes From our Twitter feeds to our online grocery habits, companies know more about us than ever before. And, as more and more of our lives are lived online, the opportunities to pitch…
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Listening Sessions Identify Stakeholders’ Top Goals By Zach Muscato, Corporate Sustainability Manager at Plastic Ingenuity The packaging industry has a shared ambition to become more sustainable, and materials scientists and manufacturers play a pivotal role increasing the circularity of plastics. For example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic is recyclable, and it was designed to be remade…
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Discover Food Processing & Packaging Solutions Featured May 4-10 at interpack By Doris Bünnagel, freelance packaging editor on behalf of Messe Düsseldorf Food packaging today is so much more than just protecting the individual product. It is true that the most important function, from the moment of packaging throughout transport, storage and retail, is to ensure…
Read More >>Food, Healthcare & CPG Industry Innovations Detailed in New Circularity Report Plastic Ingenuity, the largest custom thermoformer in North America, reveals in its new report key sustainability drivers propelling the packaging industry to support a more circular economy. Plastic has an indispensable role in the marketplace but that is often overlooked due to prevailing misconceptions…
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Environmentally Friendly Mailer is Certified Sustainable and Curbside Recyclable World-class premium paper manufacturer, Neenah, today announces the introduction of a customizable rendition of its sustainable NEENAH ENVIRONMENT® Mailer. The new durable, paper-based mailer is ideal for non-fragile soft goods, textiles, and apparel. Available in three sizes (small, medium, and large), the premium customizable mailer features…
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By Doris Bünnagel, a freelance editor specializing in packaging Sustainability has been a mega-trend in the field of cosmetics and personal care packaging for years. Manufacturers are increasingly using packaging made from recyclable mono-materials, paper and renewable raw materials — often from waste products from agriculture, forestry or the food industry. Refillable solutions are also being…
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