On 30 July 2023 a one million tonne rock slope collapse occurred close to Bisisthal in Switzerland. It was captured on several videos, which show the initial pillar collapses and the transition to a rapid rock avalanche.

We are pleased to announce the approval of three updated position statements that will help shape the future of climate action, science communication and data sharing. AGU position statements—created, revised and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields—are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues ranging from climate change to national security. These statements, which are updated in a recurring four-year …

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The secrets of Saturn's veiled interior are leaking out by way of the planet's spectacular rings, according to a line of research that has taken four decades to come to fruition. In the last few years, what was first considered a sort of wacky hypothesis – that scientists can use Saturn’s rings to learn about  its structure -- has turned into a singular window into Saturn's surprisingly fluid and leviathan depths.

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Scientists are keen to explore beneath Europa’s thick blanket of ice, and they can do so indirectly by hunting for evidence of activity emanating from below. A new study published in the AGU journal Geophysical Research Letters, did exactly this.

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A new study in the Peruvian Amazon shows that the assumption that distance lowers risk from mercury contamination doesn’t hold up.

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Food Processing Suppliers Association attributes the success to work with its strategic partner Messe Düsseldorf.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two sessions scheduled to make their debut at PROCESS EXPO 2015.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today that advanced sign-ups for the educational sessions of PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY have already passed the final number of educational registrations at the last edition of PROCESS EXPO in 2013.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced that on the eve of this year’s PROCESS EXPO it has sold out of the remaining booth spaces at this year’s event scheduled to take place from September 15-18, 2015 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

PepsiCo has announced plans to acquire at-home carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion. The deal gives PepsiCo a new avenue to reach customers — in their homes. 

Chile recently passed a law that will ban all single-use plastic in several fields. The industry has been searching for materials that are non-plastic but that still have all the characteristics of plastic.

An initiative from three of America's biggest beverage companies, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper, aims to improve the recycling and processing of plastic bottles.

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year. The U.S. is the food and beverage company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

New York-based Pet Plate has raised $9 million in a Series A round co-led by 301 Inc., the venture capital arm of Golden Valley-based General Mills. Other investors included DFE Capital Management, Marco Polo and Fernbrook Capital Management, along with existing investors, The Yard Ventures and Castor Ventures. 

The two companies will continue to use DS Smith Circular Design Metrics when co-creating new packaging innovations.

Fruit Slabs start as a cannabis-infused fruit blend with no added sugar that is then dried into a bite-sized square. 

Cheese producer and supplier Jermi regularly supplies supermarkets with sliced cheese such as Gouda and Edam. Plastic blisters containing varying types of cheese are packaged in display cartons for this purpose. Jermi needed a new packaging line in order to make the existing production significantly more efficient.

The Alloyd Division of Sonoco has introduced its first, all-paper retail blister package. 

Amcor’s new AmSky blister packaging uses HDPE throughout for curbside recycling.

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, measuring and controlling moisture content is critical to ensure product safety, quality and efficient production since the amount of moisture in deliverables can have diverse effects when converting feedstock into products such as tablets, capsules, gel or liquid-based products.

Changes include new seals on all products indicating Non-GMO Project verification as well as a how-to-recycle logo.

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

Leading manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic-molded packaging products seeks to use M&A as a strategic tool to drive inorganic growth – as a complement to continued organic growth – with the goal of doubling sales by 2030.

The new TamperFlag rigid containers, made by Novolex brand Waddington North America (WNA), feature a tamper-evident “flag” that pops up and stays raised once opened. The feature alerts consumers that the container has been unsealed.

It’s in the best interest of all packaging companies to begin assessing and verifying their own data systems now to ensure they are prepared when EPR reporting requirements take effect.

Despite the steady drumbeat of “less is more” when it comes to packaging, Eldon Schaffer of TekniPlex Consumer Products makes a case for the continued use of container liners, citing several of their invaluable contributions.

Against the backdrop of a lack of skilled labor, the food and beverage sector continues to invest in automated, efficient and stable processes. 

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.

The patented solution brings life-changing potential for over 60 million Americans with physical limitations, while also reducing plastic usage.

BMP Medical first met Shawpak at MD&M West Pack 2024 while seeking a small footprint thermoforming packaging machine.

When operations at the site begin on July 1, 2025, the area dedicated to cleanroom pouch production will have doubled in size compared to its previous capacity. 

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

EUP50 is perfect for labels for small- to medium-sized packaging in all food areas, whether molding to polypropylene or polyethylene containers.

Expanded recycled polymer offering at former oil refinery will target the high-performance packaging market, particularly packaging for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Acquisition expands the company's footprint in Asia-Pacific and strengthens its beauty and cosmetic packaging offering.

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.

Available in sizes from one to 30 liters, Politainer comprises a polyethylene container held within a sturdy cardboard outer.

The TOPPAN booth will focus on cosmetics, featuring a lineup of digital solutions addressing the challenges faced by the luxury cosmetics industry, such as achieving both brand differentiation and labor-saving as well as enhancing customer service.

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.

The bottles are made with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, and the dosing ball previously provided with every bottle has been removed, reducing the amount of virgin plastic by 1,000 tonnes annually.

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 WD-40 Specialist ® line (launched in 2011) of professional-grade lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and degreasers, and rust-management solutions, has an opportunity to be identified on the shelves faster by end users wiith new packaging.

LINDAL Group’s Flip440 is a new spray head with an attached overcap, suitable for both technical and home care applications.

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.

The latest step in brand's sustainability journey is expected to reduce more than 90 percent of plastic use across all canister offerings.