Rigid Containers - Articles - Page 35

European Union Eyes Disposable Plastics Ban

October 1, 2018

The European Union (EU) aims to levy measures to reduce plastic waste, including a new packaging law that regulates product responsibility for packaging much more stringently, aims to promote the consideration of environmental impact already during design and make it tangible in the price.

PepsiCo Joins NaturALL Bottle Alliance

September 20, 2018

PepsiCo has joined the Alliance to advance the goal of creating beverage containers with a reduced carbon footprint.

Market Trends: Personal Care Packaging

The Sustainable Beauty Movement

Beauty and personal care brands are finding innovative ways to cut packaging waste in order to appeal to consumers.

Kristen Kazarian

September 19, 2018

From products sold bare to compostable paper and reusable containers, beauty brands are making the move toward more sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options. We can thank the millennial generation, as well as the Generation Z up-and-comers, for pushing this movement.

Dow Announces Packaging Innovation Award Winners

September 17, 2018

The Dow Chemical Company has announced the winners of the 2018 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation, which recognizes the packaging industry’s top achievements in innovative packaging designs, materials, technologies and processes.

Carex Washes Away Old Packaging Design

September 17, 2018

U.K. handwash brand Carex is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a portfolio refresh by brand and packaging design agency PB Creative.

Mondelēz Reaches Sustainability Goals for 2020

September 12, 2018

Mondelēz has eliminated 53,500 tonnes of packaging, achieving 80 percent of its 2020 goal, according to company's 2017 Impact For Growth Progress Report.

Tea Powders Launch in Aluminum Shaker Bottles

September 12, 2018

A new tea powder line that comes in a recyclable aluminum shaker has launched from 10th Avenue Tea.

PACK EXPO Show Preview

Get Ready for the Show: Pack Expo International 2018

Tips to master the Pack Expo International floor.

September 11, 2018

PACK EXPO International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO take place October 14–17 in Chicago. The show will bring together more than 2,500 exhibitors and 50,000 packaging industry professionals covering 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space.

Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.

Kristen Kazarian

Nigel Smith

September 11, 2018

Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.

Lindal Group Appoints Sales Directors for Mexico /Central America and Germany / Eastern Europe

September 6, 2018

Arianna Chang has been named Head of Sales for Lindal de Mexico (LDM), and Stefan Foitlinski has joined Lindal Group as Sales Director for the German and east European markets.