Commissioned by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) and Abralatas in Brazil, a study by Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) used global recycling data to calculate and validate the global recyclability rates for aluminum, PET and glass beverage containers. The study established a global weighted average recycling rate for aluminum at 69 percent, compared to PET at 43 percent and glass at 46 percent.
Smurfit Kappa recently held its first Innovation Event in The Americas, Packaging in a Digital World. Customers and employees from across the 13 countries in The Americas where Smurfit Kappa operates came together to see packaging opportunities and challenges presented in a dynamic way. The event showcased how Smurfit Kappa has merged advanced marketing, sustainability and logistic solutions to enhance its offering in a digital world and changing retail landscape.
BRANDPackaging just announced the winners of its 2017 Design Gallery People's Choice awards at the annual Packaging That Sells Conference held in Chicago October 23-25. The awards recognize some of the industry's best packaging designs based on how effectively the packaging uses graphics and structure to tell a brand's story. This year's competition drew 60 submissions across five award categories: Paperboard, Flexible, Rigid Plastic, Glass and Metal. In addition, an overall Editor's Choice was named from all categories.
WaveSafe is the world’s first covered flexible multi-pack carrier for cans. In addition to the advanced WaveGrip carrier, it features an additional layer of recyclable and photodegradable PE material, which covers the top of the cans. This provides protection from dust and debris, giving consumers peace of mind that the beverage has remained safe and hygienic from the factory to their hands.
Market research suggests on-the-go is here to stay as brands appeal to increasing consumer demand for more convenience, connectivity, mobility, a need for portable meal replacements and a commuter culture.
Multi-material flexible packaging is a sustainability conundrum. Hailed for its light weight and convenience they are popular with consumers, and brands like them for their low cost, material efficiency, and carbon footprint, but all bemoan their lack of recyclability. Finding the solution to divert these packages from the landfill would significantly advance their sustainability story. There has been a number of initiatives in recent years to explore solutions, and advancements are slowly being made.
Brilliant and sustainable packaging ideas dominated proceedings at the 21st European Carton Excellence Awards. The prizes were presented to the winners on September 21 at the Award Gala of the ECMA Congress in the elegant Residenz Building in Salzburg to an international audience of senior personnel from across the industry.
Unilever has added a new range of products to the Elmlea portfolio, featuring ‘Extra Creamy’ topping and ‘Stir In’ sauces for the ever-busy consumer to inspire meal times. ‘Stir In’ is a velvety smooth option with intense flavor to inspire mealtimes. Launched in three flavors – Mushroom, 3 peppers and Garlic & Herbs – in a new resealable bottle.
The Champaign, Ill., manufacturing facility of Silgan Closures has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award recognizing the plant’s efforts designed to improve safety, minimize waste, cut energy consumption and lower emissions.
The global pet food packaging market is set to exhibit steady progress in the coming years due to the steady growth of the pet care sector in developed economies and the growing disposable income of pet owners. The global pet food packaging market is likely to be valued at U.S. $8.3 billion by the end of 2017, according to Transparency Market Research.
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