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Materials & Containers
WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell
WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.
February 2, 2024
Haulers feed the tipping floor at WM's new Houston West Side material recovery facility (MRF).
Sustainability
Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?
Quiz 2 of 3. Test your recycling smarts with this short quiz. Each answer has a video explanation from our friends at LRS, with a video facility tour at the end!
February 2, 2024
Widely recyclable means that more than 60% of U.S. households can toss these materials into their curbside bin.
Business Intelligence
Cost Brings Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services and Monitoring
Most end-users hesitate to invest in retrofitting older machinery as they consider remote services and monitoring.
February 1, 2024
Retrofitting remote services is cheaper than purchasing new machinery, but cost of service is still the technology's top drawback for end-users.
Sustainability
Canadian Grocers Join Reusable Food-Packaging Pilot
First-of-its-kind reuse program, designed with a consumer-centric lens to eliminate single-use plastics, combines grocer and government forces into Canada’s largest collaborative reuse pilot program.
February 1, 2024
Partnership to result in widespread application of reusable container system across Canada.
PMMI News
End-User Adoption of Remote Services for Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Skill Gap Mitigation Surges, According to PMMI Report
PMMI
Remote services capabilities will be on display at PACK EXPO East 2024.
February 1, 2024
Pack Expo East
Sustainability
Three Sustainability Trends in Cosmetics
Today’s episode is a special market spotlight on sustainability in cosmetics and personal care packaging. Did you know that there are three key trends shaping the segment?
January 31, 2024
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Sustainability
Consumer Reports Finds BPA and Phthalates in Foods
BPA and phthalates are “widespread” in various types of supermarket foods, according to a Consumer Reports study.
January 30, 2024
Almost all sampled supermarket and fast food products included phthalates in a Consumer Reports study.
Sustainability
EasyJet, Never Never Distilling Co., and Schwan Cosmetics Introduce Reusable Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of reusable packaging innovations from EasyJet, Never Never Distilling Co., and Schwan Cosmetics from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
January 29, 2024
EasyJet aims to eliminate 10 million single-use items per year with its switch to reusable cups and cutlery.
Business Intelligence
Remote Services as a Skills Gap Solution
End users are finding remote services technology helps to limit technician visits and streamline training for new employees.
January 29, 2024
The majority of both end-users and OEMs find remote services help to address skill gaps.
Sustainability
How Well Do You Know Packaging Recyclability?
Take our short quiz to test your smarts. Each answer has a video explanation from our friends at LRS, with a video facility tour at the end! Quiz 1 of 3.
January 26, 2024
Widely recyclable means that more than 60% of U.S. households can toss these materials into their curbside bin.
Supplier News
Volpak Shows Commitment to Sustainability Through Solar Power Installation
Volpak
Spanish machinery manufacturer Volpak takes a major step toward eco-friendly operations with the addition of a photovoltaic generator field to its Barcelona facility.
January 25, 2024
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Sustainability
PRS23: Collaboration is Key to Driving Recycling Success
Stakeholders spanning the full recycling value chain gather at the inaugural Packaging Recycling Summit to share solutions for more effective, profitable, and sustainable recycling of packaging materials in the U.S.
January 25, 2024
Package Recycling
Sustainability
Amazon, Subway, and Pizzarette Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from Amazon, Subway, and Pizzarette from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
January 25, 2024
Amazon's three packaging options in Europe are curbside recyclable across the brand's European markets.
Sustainability
Packaging Legislation Update and 2024 Outlook
AMERIPEN provides updates on existing EPR legislation, along with insights on what to expect from state and federal packaging policy this year.
January 24, 2024
Packaging Legislation
Sustainability
Shifting Recycling Responsibility in New Hampshire
The state could be poised to be the 11th nationwide to implement producer and distributor responsibility law.
January 23, 2024
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Contract Manufacturing and Packaging
Goodwin Company Unveils New Liquid Filling Lines
Goodwin Company
Chemical contract manufacturer Goodwin Company has incorporated the high-speed Line 0 and Line 2 filling lines at their Georgia facility that can fill most flowable liquids.
January 22, 2024
Goodwin Company
Business Intelligence
Why Invest in Remote Services Technology?
End users are investing in remote services mainly to reduce machine downtime and optimize performance, but there are some discrepancies in how end users and OEMs see the technology.
January 18, 2024
Some opinions differ between OEMs and end users when it comes to remote services use cases.
Design
Melitta Touts Recycling Certifications on New Packaging
The Forest Stewardship Council and Biodegradable Products Institute certifications demonstrate and highlight the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
January 18, 2024
Melitta
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