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The recyclable paper-based plastic-free Earthpouch is now available with a window – following the launch of the Earthpouch Duo.

The new bags also keep chips fresher for longer.

We sat down with Fresh-Lock’s Sarah Stieby and Todd Meussling to delve into the consumer demand for greater sustainability and what is happening, as well as what needs to happen, to make these two goals become a reality.

Since it began, the biennial Labelexpo Americas has become established as the region’s leading event of its kind for label and package printing professionals, brand owners, label/packaging designers and related industry suppliers.

Consumers continue to become more aware of single-use plastics, food waste and recycling, particularly with the rise of documentaries like Seaspiracy. This has led to many brands seeking new and innovative methods to meet consumer sustainability expectations and to capture market share.

Packaging redesign and reengineering can improve your entire packaging supply chain, bringing new efficiencies to the packaging operation.

This episode of Packaging Perspectives is on location at Global Pouch Forum 2022. Here we continue the Design for Recyclability panel discussion on how collection methods are evolving and end market solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics.

To meet consumer expectations, package printing companies are adopting green practices, but the myth persists that going green comes at the expense of profit. The reality is that decarbonization and profitability can coexist and become key differentiators.

One silver lining from the 2020 pandemic was how resilient businesses and workers became and how new forms of technology were adopted to keep operations running. For example, online conference calls allowed for business continuity, and now companies have adopted these hybrid approaches to business, including brands and printers.

A study by Grand View Research projects the industry growing at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2022 and 2030.