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Section: Sustainability

Corona USA Kicks Off 2nd Annual Protect Our Beaches Program

Corona, along with Oceanic Global and United By Blue, has begun this year’s efforts with a beach cleanup in Seattle and merchandise created in part from plastic collected last year.

June 27, 2022

Schreiner MediPharm Needle-Trap More Sustainable Than Conventional Systems

Schreiner MediPharm

The eco-conscious solution combines safety for healthcare professionals with cost efficiency for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

June 24, 2022

Schreiner Needle Trap

2022 Annual OTC Package Design Gallery

Each year, Healthcare Packaging evaluates an array of over-the-counter product packaging designs, assessing pros and cons from a user perspective. Check out some of the highlights.

June 24, 2022

Triumphs and Challenges in Sustainability

Pharma fights for sustainable healthcare packaging.

June 23, 2022

Hcp 2022 Emerging Brands Sustainability Base Hero

New Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in Europe

Released in March 2022, the Common Nordic Criteria for more Sustainable Packaging in Healthcare were developed by stakeholders with the aim of reducing material waste, increasing recycling, and increasing the usage of recycled or renewable materials.

June 23, 2022

The new Nordic Criteria were presented by Susanne Backer, senior consultant, circular economy, procurement and clinical engineering, Central Denmark region, at LyondellBasell’s Advancing Quality Healthcare Event.

Syntegon Receives Silver Status in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

In its second year of being assessed by the rating agency for corporate sustainability, Syntegon improved by 22 percentage points and moved from bronze to silver status.

June 22, 2022

Syntegon Building

the[PACK]out: Inaugural Event Delivers Medical Device Packaging Innovation

The new conference in Austin, TX, (May 10-12, 2022) highlighted design, sustainability, and usability, developed for and by the medical packaging community.

June 21, 2022

the{PACK]out: Day 3 featured hands-on workshops to bring package design concepts to life. (Image courtesy: Cassie Ladd)

Romaco Seminar Days and Live Stream Presentations a Resounding Success

With the help of machine demonstrations and expert lectures, Romaco provided answers to how climate protection be integrated into everyday production and other questions.

June 20, 2022

Hot melt coating processes can be implemented quickly and easily using Romaco Innojet’s energy-efficient fluid bed technology, as seminar attendees saw for themselves.

Coca-Cola Targets Sustainability From Every Angle

As the beverage giant takes aim at climate, water, recycling, and other initiatives, it’s relying more than ever on a science-based approach. Data is all you really have to tell your story, says Coca-Cola’s Cloeann Durham.

June 18, 2022

Coca-Cola’s Cloeann Durham details the beverage giant’s sustainability initiatives at ISBT’s annual BevTech meeting.

BevTech 2022: Driving Sustainability Best Practices Forward in Beverages

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo point to improved transparency as the beverage industry discusses sustainability this year at ISBT’s annual BevTech meeting.

June 17, 2022

Nestlé Opens $144 Million Purina Petcare Factory in Thailand

The location offers easy access to high-quality raw materials and is logistically convenient to supply products to international markets, especially the ASEAN region.

June 16, 2022

Danone North America Announces Zero Waste to Landfill 2025 Goal

Fifteen percent of the company’s North American manufacturing facilities have already achieved Zero Waste to Landfill, up from 4.8% of Danone North America’s waste being sent to landfills in 2020.

June 14, 2022

Mars Pet Nutrition Europe Using Sustainable Fish in 100% of Products

The milestone is a part of Mars Petcare’s sustainability goal, which includes procuring 100% sustainably sourced fish globally, according to its corporate guidelines.

June 13, 2022

FDA Issues Radiation Sterilization Update for PMA Holders

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

The agency is considering a master file pilot program for premarket approval (PMA) holders whose approved devices are sterilized using radiation, including gamma radiation.

June 13, 2022

Smithfield Foods’ Switch to Plastic Combos Is an Environmental Winner

The project included reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water and energy usage, global warming, and landfill, and it is honored by a Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award from ProFood World.

June 10, 2022

At Smithfield Foods’ Milan, Mo. facility, the switch from cardboard to reusable plastic combos is expected to save $1.3 over the next five years. Photo courtesy of Smithfield Foods.

How Proximity Plays a Role in Sustainability Initiatives

Proximity to necessary infrastructure can make or break a sustainability initiative. We highlight an eco-industrial park in Denmark where co-located companies share energy, water, and materials.

June 10, 2022

McCain Announces New Farm of the Future in Africa

The site will focus on innovation in agriculture, including testing cutting-edge technology, to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change.

June 9, 2022

Conagra Brands Celebrates Employee-led Sustainability Initiatives

The company has recognized employees from across the organization through the presentation of its annual Sustainable Development Awards.

June 7, 2022

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