Collaboration includes sharing knowledge on packaging technologies to reduce the environmental burden.

The guidance is aimed at ensuring recycled plastic packaging meets and exceeds U.S. regulatory compliance.

The 105mm wipes canister is made with Altium’s Dura-Lite technology that uses 23% less plastic, and the disinfecting formula is made from citric acid-based botanicals.

We caught up with Darek Lewis, director of packaging for Veritiv, about innovations helping to bridge the sustainability gap with from-home shopping.

In this episode, we talk with Ron Basak-Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, and James Eichner, Co-Founder & CSO, of Sana Packaging — a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops differentiated, sustainable and compliant cannabis packaging solutions for a circular economy by using 100% plant-based hemp plastic, 100% reclaimed ocean plastic and other sustainable materials.

Ries products are reusable, recyclable and made of earth-kind (and non-toxic) materials.

Businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and invest in sustainability. A Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders plan to increase their sustainability investment in the next two years. There is pressure from investors, supply chains, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions.

At its Booth W-19027, the company will showcase Vial Protect Pack II, a robust, multilayer vial protection/labeling solution for high-value or high-potency drug applications whose container breakage rates must be near-zero.

This annual awards program recognizes leaders across the healthcare industry who are embracing and driving sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle.

The bio-based medical-grade PVC compounds utilize resins and plasticizers manufactured with renewable energy and bio-attributed classification. 

This innovative film concept is seen as a pioneering packaging solution for solid pharmaceutical products or nutraceuticals. 

These new grades offer a significant moment for cosmetic industry packaging as well as the plastics industry.

Businesses can order quantities as low as 5,000 pieces, providing an ideal solution for start-up operations, SMEs, and new product development trials.

Improved rating – from Gold to Platinum – validates the company’s business sustainability commitment and performance.

The new group will be positioned among the Top 5 cosmetics packaging companies worldwide, boasting combined sales of around €350 million.

This reusable and fully recyclable plastic packaging is available in three colors and is suitable for all caps.

The event is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in the Middle East’s beauty industry.

The Better With Less – Design Challenge had an international jury including packaging design experts from various fields related to packaging, design, brand strategy and innovation. After the judging concluded and the finalists chosen, a roundtable panel discussed what they saw as well as the challenges facing the packaging community.

While a stubborn clamshell container or vacuum-sealed jar lid might serve as a minor inconvenience to some, it can be a major struggle for others. 

The new packaging for toilet cleaners is made with less plastic and more recycled material.

ALPLA will collaborate with Biffa to increase the proportion of British recyclate used in the UK to manufacture packaging for home care products.

Custom packaging can help offset rising freight costs by optimizing packaging size and weight, reducing damage, streamlining logistics, and enhancing brand recognition.

Targeted plastic placement results in a lighter, stronger container that maximizes performance and minimizes environmental impact.

Packaging Recycling Summit, September 16–18 in Anaheim, Calif., features a multi-day educational program for all stakeholders in packaging’s circular supply chain.

Bubble cushioning, inflatable air pillows and bubble mailers supplied by Sealed Air all include recycled content.

The update emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders—such as procurement, R&D, and corporate sustainability—who often have competing priorities like sustainability commitments and cost control. 

The Home Depot has spent the past several years reducing waste by eliminating hard-to-recycle materials, and those efforts continue.

Meet Dana Austin, General Manager for IWK North America.

Meet Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager for OMV Technologies, USA.

Verde’s biobased, biodegradable and recyclable PolyEarthylene resins – already being sold to global brands and large plastics converters – could potentially be incorporated into Nxu’s EV charging systems.

The gradual commercialization of Near Field Communication products show how companies like Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) are pushing the integration of electronic intelligence into everyday products such as packaging labels.

Two special events—SAVE FOOD and DEFEAT HUNGER—will take once again at PROCESS EXPO 2015, scheduled for September 15-18 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Convenience store retailers are optimistic about their future, despite increasing competition from quick-service restaurants, according to data collected by their industry group.

For years, the health-and-wellness and food industries have been bringing Americans back to a traditional mindset — the decades-old foundational thought that eating a good breakfast can jumpstart the day and in some ways, assist with healthy goals in individual consumers.

Sustainability impacts the conversation around packaging as consumers become progressively more aware of the impact brands have on the environment. Sustainability is especially important among younger consumers.

Sustainable solutions continue to be a top priority for consumer packaging goods (CPG) companies.

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, has  achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification at its Dolton, Ill., facility. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for the environmental management of businesses.

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has developed KeelClip, a paperboard packaging solution for cans that offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared to other packaging options. 

The new technology repurposes surplus barley straw into six-pack packaging material in a circular process.

The company cites a study where its Fillbee reusable packaging cut CO₂ emissions by nearly two-thirds compared to conventional beverage packaging.

The new multimillion-dollar line, E23, promises to benefit both customers and employees as Cortec® Advanced Films continues to blaze new ground with an expanding portfolio of specialty film and bag products.

Automation & Modular Components, LLC. (AMC) is a manufacturer of material handling automation systems with integrated controls, as well as conveyors for integration into assembly systems and production lines, headquartered in Davisburg, Michigan, USA.

In his new role at KM Packaging, Penney will manage the customer journey from the time an order is placed until it reaches its destination.

In his new role as Vice President, Marcus will focus on strategic business development, ensuring PulPac maintains its competitive edge while advancing its position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

Returning to Swissotel Chicago, Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 will take place March 5-7

Company’s packaging concept eliminates the need for separate parts, like caps, and reduces material waste by utilizing a single mono-material – polypropylene (PP) – that ensures easy recycling.

With deep industry and engineering expertise, Greg Marsh will take over as Packaging Industry Manager, while Mark Ruberg is elevated to focus on end users with Beckhoff’s global packaging team.

New unit is strengthened by RLG’s recent acquisitions of MedLit Solutions and Pharmaceutic Litho and Label.

Avery Dennison is set to showcase its latest innovations in labeling technology at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12.

The winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2024 were announced at Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont, Illinois, during the first evening of Labelexpo Americas 2024.