Sustainable Flexible Packaging

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We put together a list of our Top 10 Articles of 2022, through our analytics, by our online readers. We hope you enjoy a look back on subjects such as the challenges facing paper mills and related supply chain issues, rising revenues for converters as the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic began to fade, and the latest innovations in sustainable packaging.

Collaboration enables ocean bound plastic (OBP) to be successfully brought back into circular material stream for conversion to high-quality flexible food packaging.

It’s not that business stopped with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thanks to medical advances, this year’s top 25 converters were able to take things out of idle and put it back in drive.

It’s no secret that we—all of us—are facing a very real, very serious threat from pollution. Yet, this is where our common ground seems to end.
 

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.

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.

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.