Articles Tagged with ''packaging sustainability''

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Editor’s Note

Sustainability: a Corporate and Social Responsibility

Kristen Kazarian
April 12, 2019

It is obvious that the packaging world is taking sustainability in packaging — as well as operations — seriously. The numerous brands, retailers, suppliers and packaging companies that continue to change practices as well as offer lighter, recycled or reusable materials attest to it. But is it enough?


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Sustainable Packaging Update

Innovations in plastic and new materials help make packaging greener.
Tom Egan
April 11, 2019

Growing desire to reduce the depletion of natural resources, non-renewable energy sources and rainforests is pushing manufacturers toward more environmentally friendly packaging solutions.


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Advances in packaging sustainability April 2019
Cover Story

Advances in Packaging Sustainability

New material innovations are creating opportunities for sustainable packaging in every sector.
Kristen Kazarian
April 8, 2019

From light-weighted glass and PET bottles to recycled corrugated cartons and compostable plastics, opportunities are out there. Brands and retailers rely upon packaging manufacturers to give them what consumers want — in a cost-effective, time efficient manner. 


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Top Packaging Innovations of 2018
Cover Story: Packaging Innovations

Top Innovations in Packaging 2018

Developing better, more cost efficient, sustainable and consumer-connected packaging sets the stage for innovation.
Kristen Kazarian
January 7, 2019
With each new year comes reflection of the past year. In 2018, there were many innovations in the packaging space.
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Household Packaging
Cover Story: Household Packaging

Putting the Home in Household Packaging

Packaging for the household sector is becoming greener, more functional and more transparent.
Kristen Kazarian
November 9, 2018
When we think of household packaging we often think of laundry pods, disinfectant spray bottles, and surface cleaners in aluminum cans or rigid containers that include a trigger spray or aerosol. Not anymore.
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Unilever organic snack line Growing Roots
Market Trends: Snack Food Packaging

A New Culture in Snacking

Consumer packaged goods companies rush to take a bite out of growing snack foods market.
Kristen Kazarian
June 15, 2018
Many well-known brands and start-ups are introducing snack products. The accelerating pace of product introductions is creating opportunities in multiple packaging segments, ranging from flexible pouches to single-serve cups.
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SIG Combibloc sustainability in packaging

SIG carton packs achieve sustainability through FSC

June 30, 2016

Thanks to a global network of cardboard suppliers who are certified according to the criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), from August 2016 100% of SIG Combibloc carton packs for food and beverages can be labelled with the logo of the FSC. 


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