October 2020
Why Does Halloween Packaging Look Different This Year?
Packaging designs for the 2020 Halloween holiday reflect the fact that traditional trick-or-treating will probably be replaced with other ways of celebrating the holiday, thanks to the COVID-19 virus. …
Dual Packs Double Down on Innovation
Partly because of the COVID-19 pandemic — but mostly for added convenience and/or improved user experience — brands boost consumer interest by pairing up products into combination packages. …
Report advises expansion, coordination on NW recycling
Article from Arkansas Democrat Gazette
FAYETTEVILLE — Northwest Arkansas should expand recycling to keep more of the entire process in the region, from collection to companies that buy the products, according to a report released Wednesday by the Northwest Arkansas Council.
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Robotic Palletizer Stacks Up at Arrowhead Mills Bakery
System easily handles different pallet patterns to create a highly secure unitized load. …
Are Paper Bottles Sustainable and Practical?
Major brand owners like Absolut, Diageo, Carlsberg, and PepsiCo are developing paper bottles, but what does a market analyst say about this paper chase? …
Omnichannel Retailing is Changing the Packaging Landscape
The pandemic has accelerated the shift toward ecommerce purchases. Is your package up to the challenge? …
Pop-Up Plastic Bag Store: Where Art Imitates Products and Packaging
Products and packaging in this pop-up "grocery" store in NYC raise environmental awareness and feature satirical use of plastic, even the veggies. …
Record 2.7 Million Robots Work in Factories Globally
Plastics and chemical products installed base grows to 182,000 robots. …
Northwest Arkansas Circularity Would Improve with More Coordination, Study Finds
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The post Northwest Arkansas Circularity Would Improve with More Coordination, Study Finds appeared first on The Sustainability Consortium. …
Spirits Leader Sazerac Revolutionizes Packaging Inspection
The Sazerac Company’s CT scanning inspection that assesses glass bottles and other packaging components in minutes versus weeks is available to other companies. …