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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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It Deserves Great Storytellers By Mary Anne Hansan, president of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) In 2014 the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a question to U.S. manufacturers and importers of paper and paper-based packaging: should they join forces to help market and educate consumers about a great American natural resource? The Paper and…
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An Explanation of Six Local Laws Driving Global Change By Moira Stein of Insights & Strategy at Berlin Packaging Governments in the United States and around the world are introducing legislation aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting a more circular economy. These laws are driving change that will continue to impact the packaging industry…
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In recognition of America Recycles Day on Wednesday, Nov. 15, JBM Packaging, a manufacturer of eco-friendly, flexible packaging solutions, launched Hydroblox™, a water-resistant, uncoated recyclable packaging paper. Engineered to offer superior barrier protection for products with potential exposure to water or condensation, Hydrobox has 200 percent greater water-resistance than a standard 24-pound white wove paper.…
Read More >>The results of this year’s “Epson Global Climate Barometer” are in, and it captures views of over 30,000 people in 39 countries, attempting to better understand global responses to climate change. The survey reveals that while globally more people now cite climate change as a major global issue over any other, the issue that seems to…
Read More >>Consumers Can Now Clean More Than Just Dishes by Recycling All Brands of Dish Refill Packaging and Caps through TerraCycle® Palmolive® dish soap today announced a new partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle to enable consumers to recycle all brands of dish refill flexible packaging and caps. Beginning today, the Palmolive Refill Free Recycling Program is open to any…
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Transferring injection compression molding technology to thin wall packaging production creates more solutions. By Bart van der Aar, Sr. Scientist Technology & Innovation Rigid Packaging, SABIC and Reto Gmür, Application Manager Packaging, NETSTAL Maschinen AG The packaging industry is facing several challenges, including reducing weight and costs, improving sustainability and complying with more-stringent food safety…
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Unlock New Opportunities in Fulfillment Packaging By Ryan Germann, Director of Global Product Management for Mailing Solutions at Pregis, LLC. A profound momentum in the use of automation is propelling a wave of transformation across industries, fueled by the surge in e-commerce induced by the pandemic. Even before it met this dynamic environment, environmental sustainability…
Read More >>Exploring the mysteries of the natural pigment melanin in the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) could lead to groundbreaking advances in biomaterial production on Earth and beyond. An experiment from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory will study microbes in space to try to uncover new melanin variants for applications ranging from…
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has announced that its entire portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable[1]. The certification underpins Mondi’s MAP2030 (Mondi Action Plan 2030) sustainability commitment to make 100% of its packaging and paper products reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, ensuring a…
Read More >>The previous version listed raw values as %. Please find an updated data table in the editor’s notes below. Sidel’s latest stretch film technology, EvoFilm® Stretch, is designed to offer the beverage, food, home and personal care (FHPC) markets a new sustainable solution for secondary packaging. As consumer trends, such as sustainability and SKU proliferation,…
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Plants are the new plastic and a rapidly growing startup called PlantSwitch is leading the plant-based plastic revolution with a cost-effective and sustainable plastic alternative material. The company’s proprietary technology upcycles agricultural waste into a plant-based resin that then mass-produces into a compostable, high-performance and cost-effective bioplastic. Unlike previous plastic alternatives that have been too costly…
Read More >>Releaf Paper, a pioneering producer of eco-friendly paper products and packaging from fallen leaves, announced its latest offerings: the “Fallen Leaf Collection” and “Natural Kraft Collection.” This innovative line of products, including eco-friendly bags, paper sheets, and more, takes a significant stride towards preserving our environment while embracing the beauty of nature. The Fallen Leaf Collection…
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