Sustainable Practices

RecyClass Doubles Recycled Plastics Certification Capacity

Apr 02, 2021

Today, 25 auditors from 21 certification bodies across Europe participate in the program.

Making a Business Case for Sustainable Packaging

Mar 31, 2021

How can brands justify funding sustainably beneficial packaging that may cost more?

Environmentalists Focus on ‘Toxic’ Plastics, But Who Speaks for the Trees?

Mar 29, 2021

Making plastics from wood is trending, pushed by the desire to create biodegradable plastic with the mechanical strength of fossil-based plastics. But is it wise to harvest trees that take decades to grow and serve as carbon sinks?

Global Flexible Packaging Challenge Draws Big-Name Support

Mar 24, 2021

The Incubation Network’s second annual Global Innovation Challenge, The Future of Flexibles, is supported by Dow, Danone, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and others.

Are Biodegradable Additives for Food Packaging a Solution? No, They Make It Worse

Mar 24, 2021

We know that biodegradable additives in packaging are the wrong solution to the plastics problem, so why are they still on the table?

Time to Stop Using Sustainability as a Fashion Statement

Mar 23, 2021

Companies need to to turn recycling and sustainability from marketing buzzwords to environmental reality.

Muller Helps Customers Thrive Amid Plastic Resin Shortage

Mar 22, 2021

Muller restates commitment to helping customers meet demand for sustainable packaging while helping them navigate the current material shortage.

Unilever NA Invests $15 Million to Recover 50%+ of its Plastic Packaging Footprint

Mar 16, 2021

Company will collect more plastic than it sells by 2025 through Closed Loop Partners investment and shift to recycled plastic.

9 Upfront Decisions That Affect Plastic Bottle Recyclability

Mar 08, 2021

Want to increase your bottle’s recyclability as much as possible? Review these best practices that will maximize the sustainability of the packaging.

Smart Cups Add a New Dimension to Printed Beverages

Mar 02, 2021

New technology permits ingredient printing on cup sidewalls, which will expand product and market capabilities to fuel growth for the “waterless beverages”.

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