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the[PACK]out Med Device Packaging Conference Returns to Austin

The event, designed for packaging professionals by packaging professionals, takes place May 9 – 11, 2023, in Austin, TX.

April 10, 2023

Key Sustainability Legislation In Packaging

Regulations and pacts are changing the landscape for packaging innovation, from groups as large as the United Nations and down to the state and municipal level.

March 24, 2023

Circular packaging is gaining momentum, in part due to initiatives like the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan.

Women-founded Medication Packaging Startup Pilots Sustainable Prescription Packaging

Ten nationwide, independent pharmacies pilot Parcel Health’s 100% paper-based, FSC-certified, compostable medication packaging. Third-party child-resistance testing is underway.

March 6, 2023

Parcel Health has set its eye on minimizing pharmaceutical packaging waste, starting with its first product, a pill bottle replacement called the Phill Box™.

Forecasting the Future of Meat

Industry experts weigh in on how innovation in food safety, sustainability, technology, animal welfare and more will shape the direction of meat processing and packaging in the next decade.

March 3, 2023

Future of meat industry panel NAMI

Spring Creek's New Egg Cartons Use Bio-PET

Spring Creek’s new Bio-PET quail egg packaging reduces use of fossil fuels while keeping the visibility and rigidity of regular plastic.

February 24, 2023

Spring Creek Bio-PET quail egg carton

Q&A: Thermoformer Talks Basics of Sustainability in Healthcare Packaging, PCR

Says corporate sustainability manager Zach Muscato: ‘…traditionally, the industry has almost over-engineered packages to reduce risk, and they're realizing now that that's no longer acceptable because that can lead to unnecessary waste.’

February 14, 2023

'From a healthcare perspective, the focus is on a package’s end-of-life improvement, particularly for applications that are used in a clinical setting like a hospital,' says Plastic Ingenuity's Zach Muscato.(Photo credit: Plastic Ingenuity)

Healthcare Packaging Takeback Programs 101

At Pharmapack Europe, a principal consultant offered a primer on takeback and recycling schemes for pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices, offering core principles, business benefits, and healthcare-specific hurdles.

February 9, 2023

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Plastic Use Grows Slightly in 2024 Projections

Plastic packaging is here to stay across global categories and is even expected to increase in use by 2024.

February 7, 2023

Plastic's share in food packaging is expected to hit 72% by 2024.

Blister Package Recyclability Meets Machinability

Amcor and MHI partnered on trials to determine that a novel recycle-ready blister package could be produced in large capacities and at high speeds.

February 6, 2023

With AmSky, both the blister and lidding are composed of HDPE.

Coca-Cola, Nivea Top List of Multi-Category Sustainability Innovations

Regardless of product category, companies are focusing on earth-conscious packaging solutions.

February 3, 2023

Coca-Cola's first bottle made from 100% rPET.

Innovative New Pharmaceutical Packaging at PACK EXPO International

PMG editors fanned out across PACK EXPO International in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found in pharmaceutical packaging.

January 28, 2023

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Myro’s Body Wash Concentrate Creates a ‘Magic Moment’

D2C body care brand Myro selects a squeezable aluminum tube for its body wash gel concentrate and pairs it with a durable, reusable PETG bottle, ‘Made for keeps, not the landfill.’

January 27, 2023

Says Myro CEO Greg Laptevsky, 'A lot of people are referencing a ‘magic moment’ of turning tap water into body wash—all waste-free.”

Case-Ready Meat Continues Growth, Along With Digital Messaging

Sealed Air execs gathered at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta to discuss trends in protein packaging, including sustainability, shelf life, and conveying it all to consumers.

January 26, 2023

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Listerine Advances More Sustainable Oral Care Packaging

New Listerine Cool Mint Zero Alcohol Concentrate Refills in a 100-mL PET bottle use 60% less plastic when compared to a standard 500-mL bottle of Listerine while providing the same benefits.

January 24, 2023

New Listerine concentrate refills in a 100-mL PET bottle are said to use 60% less plastic when compared to a standard 500-mL bottle of Listerine.

Personal Care Startup Selects Plastic for Reusable Deodorant Case

U.K.’s Proverb delves deep into research on more sustainable material options when selecting packaging for its refillable deodorant case and refill sticks, settling on plastic and paper, respectively.

January 24, 2023

U.K.-based skincare company Proverb explored all material options before deciding on HDPE for its reusable deodorant case.

D2C Brand Myro Develops ‘Waste Reducing’ Deodorant System

Plastic-neutral body care brand Myro launches a refillable/reusable deodorant packaging system, with a refill pod that uses 50% less plastic than traditional deodorant sticks.

January 24, 2023

The colors and graphics chosen for Myro’s case and refill packs are all about conveying optimism.

Roundtable Ahead of Pharmapack Europe Talks Drug Delivery Trends

From patient-centricity in a connected world to holistic sustainability strategies and proposed MDR amendments, hear what consultants have to say about the changing medical device landscape in 2023.

January 20, 2023

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NeoPharm Cuts Product Loss, Boosts Reputation with Protective Paper System

Motivated by aesthetics and ESG concerns, the medical skincare company moved from plastic air pillows to paper pads for transport packaging. With product lines catering to infants and children, they’re demonstrating support for environmental health.

January 5, 2023

NeoPharm opted to replace their existing plastic airbag packaging line with Ranpak's PadPak LC (Light Cushioning) converters.

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