The shift to paper-based packaging isn’t optional anymore—it’s happening now. In this article, Bill Kuecker of Solenis explains three key fundamentals that brand managers need to know about why chemistry matters in sustainable packaging.
DS Smith and Martins Brewery have partnered to create a sustainable fiber-based, six-pack handle packaging solution with an experiential element for organic beer consumers.
Under the approved plan, CAA will implement comprehensive initiatives to modernize Oregon's recycling system, reduce plastic pollution, and enhance recycling access for Oregonians.
The overall trend toward making packaging that is reusable, compostable, or recyclable will continue, especially as more states consider implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. Adapting sustainable alternatives to plastic to existing manufacturing equipment also will remain a key focus and challenge.
The trend toward reusable, compostable, or recyclable packaging will continue, especially as more states consider extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. Adapting sustainable alternatives to plastic for existing manufacturing equipment will remain a key challenge.
The STEWARD Act is a combination of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA) that the FPA actively supported in the last Congress.
Partnership allows printed pouches to be produced locally just outside London, significantly enhancing production efficiency and offering customers fast lead times of within 2-3 days if needed.
From alternative wine packaging to more efficient ways to print expiration dates on beer bottles, 2024 displayed the enterprising spirit of companies determined to push the envelope on sustainable beer, wine and spirits packaging.
In 2024, innovations in packaging included Archer Roose and ecoSIP's wine solutions, Four Peaks Brewing's adoption of LEIBINGER's printing tech, and McLaren Packaging's recycling of spirit presentation tubes.
With the U.S. entering a new presidential administration, Packsize’s Brian Reinhart discusses potential federal regulation of packaging over the next four years, noting that state-level initiatives surrounding sustainable packaging are already having an impact.