Amcor recently launched a “Choose Plastic” campaign with a goal of educating consumers, customers and other stakeholders on the benefits of plastic packaging. The multi-pronged initiative, which includes a new web page, an informative brochure and other materials to tell the PET story.

Amcor will deliver award-winning design expertise, rapid prototyping, product sampling, and testing capabilities to help home and personal care companies stay ahead of the competition.

Berry Global's new 100% recyclable BioPET bottle is made from plant-based materials, including sugarcane. Made from PET-30, 30% (by weight) of the bottle’s resin comes from plant-based renewable resources.

Brazilian dairy brand Letti is the first to adopt transparent one-liter PET bottles for its fermented milk products. The custom containers replace the traditional white, opaque high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles that have dominated the market.

Lightweighting rigid containers is extremely important for the future of rigid packaging. Overall, plastics are lighter and more efficient than many alternatives. The lighter weight reduces waste, energy use and carbon emissions through the full life cycle of a product.

It is a new year — with a new Congress, and many new state legislatures — but the same trade wars and scrutiny over packaging and plastics exists; so, what is the outlook for flexible packing in the U.S.? Still strong and growing.

Family-run skincare specialist Chuckling Goat is using the 125ml Clip Jar from RPC Bramlage Warszawa, part of the RPC Bramlage Division, for its new Super Sensitive Skin Balm.

Wide-mouth PET jar was chosen for a high-end look to attract consumers. Danone partnered with Amcor Rigid Plastics on the design.

KM Packaging has launched ^KReseal PET e AF resealable lidding solution, delivering enhanced multiple peel and reseal capability to improve convenience and reduce product waste.