March 2021

We know that biodegradable additives in packaging are the wrong solution to the plastics problem, so why are they still on the table? …

PAXXUS has launched a new sealant that can provide a vibrant, easy-to-see seal transfer on uncoated Tyvek. …

Skittles packaged in Danimer’s Nodax PHA material, engineered to break down in industrial and backyard compost units, will soon be on US store shelves. …

6-axis robot loading system can be used for manual through fully automated lines. …

Solutions to a big problem may be found in tiny things, such as barriers using nanotechnology or miniscule magnetics, or even in common materials such as wood. …

So far, Boston Scientific and BD have been accepted into the agency’s pilot program that helps cut through red tape to reduce ethylene oxide (EO) emissions while safeguarding the supply of sterilized medical devices. …

There is positive movement in recycled-content materials certification. For example, the world’s largest food packaging company has received certification for recycled polymers, which it now uses in its carton packaging. …

Who doesn’t appreciate a sampling of seasonal packaging? Today is St. Patrick’s Day and that means a decidedly green scheme. …

Schick introduced today the first mass-market disposable razor made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. It is also the only fully recyclable razor and packaging on the market. …

Demand for the COVID-19 vaccines severely exceeds current supply. So, in a move similar to the unprecedented collaboration between Sanofi and Pfizer, now Merck has stepped up to help get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the market quicker. …