Packaging

PolyQuest Subsidiary Acquires US Division of Faith Group

Oct 06, 2021

The bolt-on acquisition is complementary to PolyQuest’s existing virgin resins distribution and post-consumer/post-industrial manufacturing businesses.

Solvay Proves Concept for PVDC Recycling Process

Oct 06, 2021

The recycled polymer exhibits strong barrier properties, opening the door to more sustainable, circular PVDC packaging applications for food and other products.

Glenroy’s PE Pouch Qualifies for Trex Recycling Label

Oct 05, 2021

Packaging suppliers and brand owners are working with plastic upcycler Trex to display the NexTrex label on-pack to encourage polyethylene pouch recycling.

Food Packaging Options to Reduce Waste, Boost Sustainability

Oct 04, 2021

Four best practices for maximizing the shelf life of plastic-packaged products that minimize the amount of packaging and food waste.

ExxonMobil Launches High-Performance PE Grades for Film Applications

Oct 04, 2021

The two new low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resins deliver exceptional mechanical performance, offering benefits for film converters, packagers, and growers.

PepsiCo Sets Aggressive Packaging Sustainability Goals with pep+

Oct 04, 2021

The food-and-beverage behemoth is looking to compostable flexible packaging, 100% rPET bottles, and reusable plastic bottles to create a more sustainable future.

Smooth Touch TPEs to Debut at Fakuma

Oct 01, 2021

Kraiburg TPE will introduce the compounds, which are said to set a new standard in haptics, at the plastics processing trade show in Germany this month.

Plastic-Like Compostable Packaging Is Baked

Sep 30, 2021

Evanesce’s durable food trays and cups made from a starch and fiber dough are "baked like a cookie” and home compostable in 90 days.

Dairy Will Debut First 30% PCR HDPE Milk Jug in US

Sep 29, 2021

Clover Sonoma’s launch of 30% post-consumer recycled content high-density polyethylene milk jugs in 2022 will be a first for a US dairy.

Plastics Processors Mark Manufacturing Day by Touting Career Opportunities

Sep 29, 2021

PTI Engineered Plastics and Hoffer Plastics open their doors to showcase today’s high-tech advanced manufacturing environments.

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