Sustainable Flexible Packaging - Articles - Page 48

World Centric Expands NoTree Packaging Collection with 17 New 100% Tree-Free Compostable Products

September 7, 2021

These can reduce need for wood fiber and petroleum-based plastic in foodservice ware.

Tetra Pak Releases its 22nd Annual Sustainability Report

September 7, 2021

The report also emphasizes how the company has stepped up its investment and innovation efforts.

Waddington Europe Starts to Localize ‘Closed Loop’ Packaging in Ireland

September 7, 2021

Waddington Europe and Shabra to purchase food-grade recycled PET.

Optimization

Machine Optimization for Sustainable Flexible Packaging

Converting machines can be optimized for handling sustainable packaging materials, and manufacturing partners can support the transition to new, sustainable flexible films. Even with the present challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to be ready with the right packaging equipment and configurations.

September 7, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability goals may have taken a backseat to safety concerns — but they never went away. In fact, 85% of Americans think about sustainability the same amount or more during the pandemic.

Florida Crystals Sugar Reveals Rebrand

September 1, 2021

The new logo and packaging reflect the company’s commitment to homegrown sweetness and sustainability.

Critical Guidance Recognition Granted to Polyplastics USA

August 19, 2021

The APR recognition is based on the technical recyclability of multi-layered film including COC content with PE films.

Industry Trends

CPG Companies Pilot New Packaging Formats with Help from Packaging Suppliers

CPGs are testing many types of packaging formats that are revealing deep collaboration with material suppliers, institutions and converters.

Grant Gerke

August 18, 2021

For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, 2020 was all about surviving, while this year is about piloting new packaging formats and sourcing alternative materials for these products.

Flexible By Design

Hygienic Beverage Pouch

August 18, 2021

BB Packaging Concepts (BBPC), a packaging design start-up based in Toronto, Canada, introduced Inverta-Pouch — a newly patented beverage packaging concept.

Editor’s Forum

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Packaging, authenticity and social media go hand in hand.

Sam Paul

August 18, 2021

Over the years, I’ve learned about and purchased from plenty of companies through the people I follow online, and overall it’s been a pleasant experience.