Mars switching from plastic to paper-based candy bar wrappers, curbside flexibles recycling, dissolvable cranberry film, gamechangers, SPC likes PHA but Ellen MacArthur Foundation wants to eliminate flexible packaging.

When the new neighborhood recycling program is operating at scale, it’s expected to divert 132,277 tons of plastic film from landfills annually.

CEFLEX's ValueFlex model, Dissolv-able pouches, US Forest Service to develop cellulosic films from public forests, sustainable films market (shown) Bobst Global's OneBarrier packaging, new recycled polymer from INEOS.

Food-sensing paper packaging, Sidel's 1SKIN, Smart Pail for pet food, beer's peel-off sticker labels (shown), Dr Pepper Fansville Reserve, combismile cartons, Costco's success.

As Day 1 of Pack Expo 2022 wrapped up, we chatted about some standouts that we saw.

Advances in polyethylene resins for blown films offer improved barrier, recyclability, range of use, and design flexibility for flexible packaging for foods.

A pioneer in flexible packaging reflects on converting machinery, sustainable materials, and options that resonate with brand owners.

C-P Flexible Packaging commits to solar, Klöckner Pentaplast film addresses a sticky problem, compostable cling film, photovoltaic film, and news from Amcor, Covestro, and FPA.