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3 Reasons to Reassess Reclosable Flexible Packaging Now

May 04, 2022

Reclosable features add convenience, prolong shelf life, and reduce food waste while offering tactile and audible engagement.

The United Nations Declares War on Single-Use Plastics

May 04, 2022

The proposed Global Plastics Treaty draws more attention to the plastic waste situation around the world. But we need to be more innovative in our packaging solutions.

Packaging Possibilities: Strategic Sourcing Smooths Supply Chain Shocks

May 03, 2022

Global foodservice manufacturer Golden State Foods shares helpful advice on how best to source packaging today.

NFT Coffee Pouches Are an Eye Opener

May 03, 2022

A new subscription coffee service, Bored Breakfast Club, is shaking things up with packaging that leverages the latest digital trend — NFTs.

New Pharmaceutical Packaging Lowers Carbon Footprint by 33%

May 02, 2022

EMD Serono advances sustainability goals and improves the patient experience by reducing the size of its fertility medication cartons.

Mobile Game Mobilizes Players to Recycle

May 02, 2022

Virtual and physical worlds of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFT-incentivized recycling merge in ZeLoop’s partnership with game creator PlayTIX.

Covestro Debuts Proof-of-Concept Drug Delivery Device

Apr 28, 2022

The sustainable demo product highlights the company’s medical-grade polycarbonates.

Flexible Packaging That Uses 35% Less Plastic?

Apr 28, 2022

A new masterbatch adds air pockets to polyethylene films. The lighter-weight material actually performs better structurally and improves the potential for recycling.

Ranger Ready Repellents Introduces Refill Pouches

Apr 27, 2022

Surprising new product category in the brand-driven push for refillable packaging also targets an atypical single-use container.

Sorry Kroger, But the Truth Isn’t Always So Simple

Apr 27, 2022

Supermarket chain’s launch of Simple Truth products was brilliant, but the pouch packaging doesn’t live up to the brand premise.

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