October 2024

Packaging World October 2024

Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry

Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.

October 23, 2024

Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified fiber, a new paper-based package will reduce the plastic used across all Vital Proteins canister offerings by more than 90%.

Paper Cable Ties Eliminate 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties

After removing the plastic blister and plastic cable tie from its blister card packaging, Munchkin replaces them with a paper cable tie and backing plate, for 133,000 lb less plastic.

October 16, 2024

For product categories such as these infant spoons, Munchkin is using a new paper cable tie with a molded pulp backing plate to hold the products in place on the blister card.

Packaging Consultants Council is Back

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) has relaunched the PCC as a central hub for companies seeking packaging experts and consultants with diverse industry experience.

October 14, 2024

Rob Kaszubowski, managing director, packaging optimization, NTT DATA

Key Lessons from Early EPR Adopters

As EPR laws are refined and implemented, policymakers and stakeholders can learn from each state’s experiences, potentially leading to more harmonized and effective EPR frameworks in the future.

October 9, 2024

Dan Felton, executive director, AMERIPEN

Looking Back to Look Forward: 6 Long-Term Packaging Trends to Watch

According to PTIS, the industry is about to embark on a transformation driven toward a circular economy of packaging where recycling plays a role but coupled with far more reusable/refillable and compostable packs, driven by the digitization of packaging.

October 7, 2024

PTIS and its partners look beyond current trends to identify the potential for Horizon 3—transformational changes that could dramatically impact how packaging is produced, sold, and integrated into the circular economy.

Cristalia Implements PET Bottle with Integral Handle

This bottled water producer says it differentiated itself on the shelf, improved its appearance, added supply chain-friendly robustness, and upgraded its sustainability profile, all without sacrificing the integral handle consumers love.

October 4, 2024

Cristalia's new PET 1-G bottle with integral handle is making a splash in Puerto Rico.

Plastic Packaging Recycling: Conflicting Truths and Waning Patience

CPG companies should re-evaluate their reliance on plastic packaging and explore alternative strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

October 4, 2024

Sterling Anthony

Pact Collective Champions Beauty Packaging Circularity

In this Q&A, Carly Snider, executive director of Pact Collective, talks about the history of the organization and its work to collect and recycle cosmetic and beauty care packaging.

October 4, 2024

Carly Snider, executive director, Pact Collective

Timing Screws are Key to Blue Bell's Multipacking

From mass conveying to single-filing to stacking to a short ride down an elevator and finally to controlled indexing of six-high stacks into a sleever, this system is a wrap for Blue Bell.

September 27, 2024

The final set of Morrison timing screws is a stacked screw system that guides stacks of cups forward with just the right spacing so that the Tripack shrink sleever can drop sleeves over paired stacks.

Twig’s Beverage Blends Tradition with Modern Efficiency

Family-run Twig’s, a longtime contract packager for Keurig Dr Pepper’s Sun Drop, updates its old conveyors and installs modern bottling for its retro sodas.

September 13, 2024

Returnable bottles of Sun Drop stay snugly on track with Multi-Conveyor’s tabletop system.

Advanced Recycling: A Pivotal Tool for Circularity

Advanced recycling technology can provide an additional avenue to meet society’s increasing demand for more PCR plastic, but challenges around feedstock, legislation, and misconceptions may slow growth.

September 9, 2024

Rey Banatao, director, project lead for X, the Moonshot Factory, or Google X

Westrock Coffee Poised for Growth in RTD Coffees

Launched originally as a means of aiding Rwandan coffee farmers, Westrock Coffee just opened an Arkansas manufacturing plant that includes three sophisticated packaging lines.

September 5, 2024

This graphic mockup illustrates the kinds of containers Westrock can fill for its private-label customers.

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