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Section: Sustainability

Environmental Reporting Gains Priority for Pharmaceutical Industry

During Pharmapack Europe 2019, Lorax Compliance COO Michelle Carvell urged the pharmaceutical industry to prioritize its environmental reporting obligations for packaging or risk high financial penalties.

February 12, 2019

During Pharmapack Europe 2019, Lorax Compliance COO Michelle Carvell urged the pharmaceutical industry to prioritize its environmental reporting obligations for packaging or risk high financial penalties.

Key trends for lifecycles of packing recycling to 2023

The increased emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy is reappraising how the lifecycles of packaging are assessed at all levels.

February 8, 2019

Key trends for lifecycles in pack recycling to 2023

Key Trends for Lifecycles in Pack Recycling to 2023

The increased emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy is reappraising how the lifecycle of packaging are assessed at all levels.

February 8, 2019

Key Trends for Lifecycles in Pack Recycling to 2023

Five Megatrends Impacting the Packaging Industry

Among them are e-commerce, changing consumer and customer preferences, CPG and retailer margin compression, sustainability, and digitalization and IoT.

February 7, 2019

David Feber, Partner, McKinsey & Company

BioPreferred Packaging Selected for ‘Healthier Medicine’

Genexa introduces USDA-certified organic OTC medicines in environmentally friendly, shelf-appealing ‘jewel box’ carton.

February 4, 2019

Genexa's medicines are packed with one bottle within a die-cut slot inside a carton that opens much like a book.

Hospital Takes Aim at Plastic Recycling

Can the healthcare industry really recycle? One hospital’s journey is showing that with concerted effort, it is possible. But it requires stakeholder cooperation.

January 31, 2019

Low recycling rates are a common problem at hospitals worldwide, where single-use products, double-wrapping and complex composites are the norm. Credit: Michael Harder.

Sanofi Recharges Nasacort With Package Redesign

Modernized structural and graphical design includes bolder colors, a window that lets consumers see product, and eliminates the need for an outer carton.

January 27, 2019

Nasacort's new package includes modernized structural and graphical design includes bolder colors, a window that lets consumers see product, and eliminates the need for an outer carton.

P&G Designs 11 Refillable, Reusable Products and Packaging for Loop Shopping Platform

Among the brands are Oral-B and Pantene, as well as hygiene products Pampers and Always, which will test collection and recycling of used products.

January 25, 2019

Crest’s new Crest Platinum mouthwash is in a sustainable, refillable glass bottle.

Loop Unveiled: Global CPGs Embrace Transformative Circular Shopping Platform

With reusable packaging as its foundation, the ground-breaking Loop shopping platform enables zero waste, unleashes packaging innovation, and enhances consumer convenience.

January 25, 2019

Pampers has developed a durable, handled plastic tub for its diapers.

Campbell named as one of world’s most sustainable corporations

Corporate Knights’ list recognizes leadership and transparency

January 22, 2019

Danfoss and Penn State work together on sustainability report

Explores the resilience challenge and its intersection with energy efficiency

January 15, 2019

PepsiCo closing in on recyclability goals for North American beverage packaging

PepsiCo has a stated goal that by 2025, 100 percent of its global packaging will be recyclable. The North American beverage side of the business is about 95 percent recyclable right now, according to Kathleen Niesen, Director of Recycling and Sustainability at PepsiCo North American Beverages and Quaker.

January 15, 2019

Kathleen Niesen

There’s a New Method for Recycling Pharma Packaging

Researchers in Poland just patented a new way to recover aluminum and PVC from pharmaceutical blister waste.

January 8, 2019

A new process extracts recyclable components from blister packs. / Image: Missoulian

At J&J Consumer, Packaging is a Team Sport

Millennials, sustainable packaging, speed to market, e-commerce, and keeping up with nimble competitors—packaging professionals at J&J Consumer are laser focused on all of the above.

December 27, 2018

On the J&J team that comes up with innovative package designs are (left to right) Hetal Soni, Miguel Herrera, and Rafal Hrymoc

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Nestlé building new coffee factory in Mexico

Will be designed with sustainability in mind

December 26, 2018

Coca-Cola Company lends its support in reducing plastic waste

Is extending loan to Ioniqa Technologies

December 20, 2018

Cargill eliminating deforestation from its cocoa supply chain

Is also aiming for 100 percent direct supply chain traceability

December 13, 2018

Nestlé Waters North America on track for sustainability goals

Is working to take the “single” out of “single-use” bottles

December 10, 2018

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