Packaging

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.

Recycle-Ready Stretch Film Reduces Unitizing Materials 91%

Sep 28, 2021

Designed for fresh produce and other products that need ventilation during shipping and storage, the new Rapid Roper load containment system boosts sustainability by reducing extraneous cornerboards and strapping.

ProAmpac Launches Recyclable Pouch for Pet and Human Food

Sep 28, 2021

Side-gusseted, flat-bottom pouch made from high-performance mono-polyethylene is a recyclable replacement for conventional pouches.

APR Work Group Develops Recyclable Black Plastic

Sep 27, 2021

The Unilever-led group developed a color-based technology that will produce sustainable black plastic that can be recycled at scale. Currently, most black plastic ends up in landfills.

Netflix ‘Seaspiracy’ Doc Shifts Debate on Ocean Plastics

Sep 23, 2021

The film documents how overfishing is far more damaging to marine life than ocean plastics, which receive disproportionate media coverage.

Effectively Managing Medical Device Waste: The Value and Significance

Sep 23, 2021

Medical device manufacturers and distributors can reduce product and packaging waste through partnerships that align with financial, sustainability, and corporate goals.

Evian Debuts PET Bottle Made with 100% Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021

Dubbed evian Loop and developed in partnership with Loop Industries, the bottles will be rolled out at commercial scale in South Korea in 2022.

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