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Lowering the Cost of Fiber-Based Caps

October 15, 2025

Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), the Swedish pioneer in fiber-based packaging innovation, has announced a major milestone: its latest generation of fiber screw caps can match or outperform fossil plastic in material cost, while delivering significantly lower energy consumption during production.


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Introducing PCR Plastics into Packaging: Practical Steps for PCR Success

Owen Lightbody
Owen Lightbody
October 14, 2025

The adoption of PCR materials can reframe risk as an opportunity to strengthen the value of plastics in a circular economy, says NOVA Chemicals’ Owen Lightbody. Converters are at the center of this transformation, helping brand owners to recognize long-term system benefits.


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New Box for Transporting Bananas Features Lightweighting, Recycled Fiber

October 13, 2025

Box is made with around 40% recycled fiber and up to 10% less weight than the previous design—helping to lower emissions during transport without compromising fruit protection.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Ayla Wolk
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Women in Packaging: Ayla Wolk, Senior Business and Design Manager, Veritiv

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Ayla Wolk, Senior Business and Design Manager at Veritiv.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Elizabeth Rhue
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Women in Packaging: Elizabeth Rhue, Vice President and General Manager—Rigid Paper Containers, Sonoco North America

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Elizabeth Rhue, Vice President and General Manager—Rigid Paper Containers at Sonoco North America.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Sarah Marshall
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Women in Packaging: Sarah Marshall, Interim Senior Vice President of Polyethylene Sales and Marketing , NOVA Chemicals

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Sarah Marshall, Interim Senior Vice President of Polyethylene Sales and Marketing at NOVA Chemicals.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Sabrina MacDonald
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Women in Packaging: Sabrina MacDonald, Innovation Project Manager, Saica Pack

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Sabrina MacDonald, Innovation Project Manager at Saica Pack.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Denise Lu
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Women in Packaging: Denise Lu, Vice President of Global Packaging Coatings, PPG

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Denise Lu, Vice President of Global Packaging Coatings at PPG.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Melissa Bosnyak
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Women in Packaging: Melissa Bosnyak, Product Manager for Sustainable Packaging Solutions, Videojet Technologies

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Melissa Bosnyak, Product Manager for Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Videojet Technologies.


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Women In Packaging 2025: Nancy Colbert MacDougall
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Women in Packaging: Nancy Colbert MacDougall, CEO, Colbert Packaging

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
October 5, 2025

Meet Nancy Colbert MacDougall, CEO of Colbert Packaging


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