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Retrieved from Facebook on April 29, 2024
Alternative Packaging Alliance aims to reshape the narrative around wine formats
The group, launched by seven brands that offer high-end products in boxes and alternative formats, aims to educate consumers and retailers about the carbon footprint of glass bottles.
By Hollie Stephens • April 29, 2024 -
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Unilever reality-checked its 2025 plastic packaging targets. Will more companies do the same?
Brands and packaging makers have more knowledge and resources today than when they coalesced around common sustainability targets. Emerging regulations will also reshape goal-setting, industry observers say.
By Maria Rachal • April 25, 2024 -
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O-I to supply returnable wine bottles
O-I Packaging Solutions is partnering with Oregon-based startup Revino to circulate refillable glass bottles designed for up to 50 uses.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2024 -
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General Mills’ packaging recyclability inches up, food-grade PCR use poses a challenge
The company reported incremental progress on making all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030. It also said that packaging constitutes 8% of its value chain’s GHG emissions.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 18, 2024 -
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REMADE conference explores the future of the circular economy
The conference, featuring keynote speaker Ellen MacArthur, aimed to translate scientific research into tangible circular economy solutions for the researchers, government officials and private companies in attendance.
By Megan Quinn • April 18, 2024 -
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Packaging innovations: John Paul Mitchell’s revamped hair care line, Essentia’s paper mattress wrap
Plus, Labelmaster, Firstleaf and ForeFront Supply Chain Solutions introduce a safer shipping product, lighter bottles and food packaging with PCR, respectively.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 17, 2024 -
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Q&ADesign and sustainability opportunities draw in next generation of packaging students
Greg Batt, who serves as director of the packaging science program at Clemson University, also highlighted the growing role of data.
By Maria Rachal • April 15, 2024 -
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What brands and retailers are saying about sustainable packaging in 2024
The Clorox Co., Yum! Brands, The Home Depot, and Coca-Cola are some of the businesses that have recently reported on packaging changes and sustainability progress.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Del Monte details progress on lightweighting, PCR in 2023 ESG report
The CPG company began adding postconsumer recycled material to some containers, but it did not report its progress toward some other key packaging sustainability targets.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 11, 2024 -
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EPA event spotlights reusable food ware and Perpetual’s city projects
A Wednesday event noted millions more available in pollution prevention grants, some of which could support reuse. Perpetual detailed progress toward establishing food ware reuse systems in four U.S. cities.
By Maria Rachal • April 11, 2024 -
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Aviation industry group recommends how plastic reduction can take off
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the carriers testing ways to reduce single-use plastic with strategies including substrate switches and reusable cups.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 10, 2024 -
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5 packaging innovation trends to watch in 2024: SPC
AI, digital labeling and “paperization” top the movements highlighted in the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s inaugural Packaging Innovation Trends Report.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 9, 2024 -
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Q&AIs hemp the next revolution for sustainable packaging? Startup element6 Dynamics thinks so.
CEO Kimberly Kovacs details the company’s push to use industrial hemp for making paper and packaging, which she says is a more sustainable option than tree pulp.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 8, 2024 -
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Domestic PCR-virgin resin battle faces global headwinds but finds local remedies
PCR markets are still facing competition with virgin resin and oversupply headwinds, but future recycled content policy effects and changes to contracts could help, said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference.
By Megan Quinn • April 5, 2024 -
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Free the tea: Celestial Seasonings is latest brand to slash plastic overwrap
Plastic overwrap was a legacy process for Celestial Seasonings, which recently redesigned its boxes. The U.S. Plastics Pact’s executive director said more brands should ask whether outer plastic wrap is needed.
By Maria Rachal • April 5, 2024 -
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Costco tests a switch from rigid to flexible packaging for its rotisserie chickens
Costco anticipates the substrate switch will reduce the plastic it uses for the chicken products by 75%, aligning with packaging guidelines it adopted last year. Its five-year action plan for plastics reduction is coming soon.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 3, 2024 -
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Sephora, Ulta recycling partner Pact reports lower diversion volumes, higher engagement in 2023
Pact Collective attributed much of the volume decline to a year-over-year drop in the amount of obsolete inventory and unsellable goods collected. The nonprofit said this bulk material has huge potential for upcycling in 2024.
By Hayley Lind • April 1, 2024 -
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Best practices for using rPET in beverage containers: ISBT
“Everybody wants to utilize more recycled material,” but differences emerge based on output source and application, said Lee Malvitz, presenting for the International Society of Beverage Technologists during Pack Expo East.
By Maria Rachal • Updated April 3, 2024 -
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Emerald bullish on PCR as produce packaging company marks transition
Co-owner Jim Kelly is stepping down from his EVP role as he reflects on decades of innovation in the produce market. The family business looks to forge ahead on recycled content implementation in flexible packaging.
By Maria Rachal • March 26, 2024 -
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Material reduction, enhanced recyclability anchor Hain Celestial’s new packaging targets
The CPG company behind Celestial Seasonings tea and Terra chips set targets to reduce virgin packaging materials and packaging waste while increasing recyclability.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 25, 2024 -
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4 packaging facilities receive EPA recognition for energy efficiency
Energy Star certifications recognize the nation’s most energy-efficient manufacturing facilities, with only the top 25% most energy-efficient plants in their sector achieving this status.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2024 -
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Packaging innovations: DS Smith’s fiber fish carrier, Monterey Mushrooms’ color change
Plus, Chlorophyll Water ramps up its recycled content; Pregis flexes its fiber muscle; and Eco-Products combats composting contamination.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCompostable packaging take-back programs aim to ease consumer burden, boost recovery
As compostable packaging rollouts outpace access to collection, more companies are looking to make collection less confusing via mail-in or pick-up programs.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 13, 2024 -
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As You Sow stays the course with plastic reduction resolutions despite ESG headwinds
“I think this is a really difficult year for shareholder resolutions,” said Kelly McBee, circular economy manager at As You Sow. To date, its 2024 consumer packaging efforts target Altria, Amazon and others.
By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2024 -
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Refills and plastic alternatives offer a fresh spin on laundry detergent packaging
While traditional detergent bottles are widely recyclable, consumer demand for plastic reduction has led to a range of refillable solutions, sheets and, as of this past week, “fiber tiles.”
By Hayley Lind • March 12, 2024
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