Sustainability: Page 14
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Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options
Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.
By Danielle Beurteaux • July 5, 2023 -
PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals
The food and beverage company’s ESG report attributed its increased use of virgin plastic from nonrenewable sources, in part, to “limited availability and high cost of recycled content.”
By Katie Pyzyk • July 5, 2023 -
Keurig Dr Pepper reports progress on replacing virgin plastic with recycled content
The beverage company’s sustainability report shows, however, that it did not increase overall packaging recyclability and compostability last year, nor did it increase postconsumer recycled content across packaging types.
By Maria Rachal • June 29, 2023 -
Digital printing boosts ‘unboxing’ e-commerce trend and customized consumer experiences
The technology also unlocks sustainability and consumer loyalty benefits, according to panelists on a “future of packaging” webinar.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 29, 2023 -
Dow achieves clean energy target, accelerates progress toward waste reduction goals
The chemical company, about half of whose net sales come from packaging and specialty plastics, is ahead of schedule on its electricity transition but faces challenges in reducing water use.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 28, 2023 -
Kroger shareholders vote against proposed packaging sustainability report
In recommending that shareholders reject As You Sow’s resolution, Kroger cited recycled content progress in its brands’ products and a road map toward making all such packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030.
By Maria Rachal • June 27, 2023 -
DS Smith anticipates improved box volumes following dip that dragged down financial results
The U.K.-based packaging company is investing heavily in innovation, especially to help customers replace plastic products with fiber.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2023 -
Packaging innovations: Montchevre features ‘mischievous’ goats, Partake Brewing shows ‘lively’ personality
Sabert, Pregis and others recently announced packaging redesigns and material changes for certain product lines.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 23, 2023 -
Retrieved from Arglass on June 22, 2023
Arglass launches ‘clean glass’ collection and recycling partnership to ease supply woes
Arglass and The Upcycling Co. anticipate the program will divert 210 million glass bottles from disposal each year in parts of Georgia and Florida.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2023 -
What packaging suppliers are saying in 2023 sustainability reports
Amcor, SEE, Graphic Packaging, DS Smith, Crown, O-I Glass, Tetra Pak, WestRock and International Paper all released sustainability reports or climate plans in recent months.
By Maria Rachal • Updated Nov. 7, 2023 -
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Crown Holdings notes lightweighting progress, water challenges in 2022 sustainability report
The metal packaging manufacturer also plans to set a net zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative and publish a formal net zero plan within the next two years.
By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2023 -
J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating
On the heels of inking multiple agreements in Asia, the creator of an organic, plastic-free barrier for paper packaging is considering two states as possibilities for its first U.S. manufacturing sites.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 21, 2023 -
O-I Glass emissions fell in 2022 with lightweighting, tech, recycling initiatives
The company is bullish on innovation that could minimize the footprint of glass processing and production facilities. It detailed progress since 2017 in its latest sustainability report.
By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2023 -
CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations
The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2023 -
Rhode Island legislature supports restricting foam containers, mini alcohol bottles
The House and Senate passed bills as the legislative session wrapped up, with potential implications for certain plastic containers.
By Maria Rachal • June 20, 2023 -
Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility
Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 16, 2023 -
FTC's Green Guides update
More frequent Green Guides updates urged by Senate Democrats
Sens. Tom Carper, Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse, who have been vocal on waste issues, also called on the Federal Trade Commission to reconsider definitions for recycled content and recyclability.
By Maria Rachal • June 12, 2023 -
Uber Eats offers restaurants $10K grants to switch to more sustainable packaging
With guidance from WWF and Closed Loop Partners, Uber is teaming with Green Paper Packaging to offer U.S. merchants 35% off “greener” products. Consumers in some cities can select participating businesses.
By Julie Littman • June 8, 2023 -
Packaging and recycling stakeholders look ahead to next steps in UN plastic pollution agreement process
Measures with implications for packaging, such as capping new plastic production or extended producer responsibility, could be under consideration for a draft agreement expected toward the end of the year.
By Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • June 8, 2023 -
Tetra Pak grows share of plant-based packaging, targets greater recyclability
The food packaging and processing company plans to invest more in carton recycling as it pursues simplified material structures in its products.
By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2023 -
Screenshot: The Paper and Packaging Board/YouTube
Q&AStar power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group
The Paper and Packaging Board’s president talks about how a celebrity provides a “lift” for the marketing organization’s day-to-day work, as well as potential industry impacts from lightweighting, EPR, a recession and more.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2023 -
Single-use plastic packaging may be checking out of the hotel toiletry market
State legislation, guest preferences for sustainable amenities and cost savings could signal a decline in sales for mini plastic toiletry containers. Refillable bottles are gaining ground as hotels look for ways to adapt to the trend.
By Danielle Beurteaux • June 5, 2023 -
Hershey ESG report notes ongoing challenges with recycled content in packaging
The chocolate company, like others in the space, says it’s “hindered by an insufficient reliable supply of food grade material.” It views packaging changes as an important frontier in lowering Scope 3 emissions.
By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2023 -
Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle
Catch up on six innovative sustainable packaging launches and redesigns from Sprite, Earthfirst Films, Sabert Corp. and more.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 2, 2023 -
WestRock sustainability strategy prioritizes automation, swapping plastics with fiber in 2023
The corrugated packaging company’s overall emissions declined in FY 2022 following an uptick the previous year, according to its recently released sustainability report.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2023