Our top picks for the most intriguing developments in sustainable packaging announced in September and October.

In September, my wife and I did a half Ironman relay. While waiting for my wife to finish the swimming portion, I struck up a conversation with a cyclist who was with team Rockit™ Apple. Inevitably, the conversation eventually turned to packaging.

These new grades offer a significant moment for cosmetic industry packaging as well as the plastics industry.

New Orleans calls it Mardi Gras, and Brazil calls it Carnaval. The lively celebration of this annual event isn’t the only thing that Brazilians and the residents of New Orleans have in common. Both have displayed a strong commitment to the recycling of aluminum cans.

H.B. Fuller has multiple projects involving its scientists designing and engineering technologies that contribute to the circular economy and help its customers “reduce, reuse and recycle,” ranging from formulating adhesives using fossil-free raw materials to developing new, naturally, and responsibly sourced adhesive raw materials.

Berry’s tethered cap boasts top spot in the food & beverage category.

Mondi and Reckitt created an innovative paper-based packaging solution for Finish dishwasher tablets.

Rieke, a TriMas Packaging brand, launched a new two-piece child-resistant cap designed to meet both requirements with sustainability in mind. 

Tesco will sell tubes loose, free from the outer cardboard box.

SIG will be the exclusive top sponsor (“Green Sponsor”) for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia.