August 2021

The ZeLoop Smartphone app linked to blockchain cryptocurrency that gamifies and rewards recycling will have a US pilot by year’s end. …

Artificial intelligence is making its way into edge devices, resulting in artificial intelligence in the internet of things. …

This collection of applications reveals the different ways AI and machine learning are improving plant operations. …

Replacing visual color assessments and physical printed packaging samples with digital color management reduces materials waste, shipping, and travel — which can significantly cut your carbon footprint. …

Poor packaging design may be the reason people unintentionally litter. Ask these three questions to see if your package contributes to the problem. …

A sustainability-themed ad campaign, released as the US Congress was considering funding for the FDA and other agencies, backs a proposed FDA rule that would eliminate prescriber-directed paper inserts from pharmaceutical packaging and require electronic distribution of the information. …

Options to remain compliant to new slack-fill regulations for food and nonfood packaged products start with a packaging audit. …

The deadline for compliance with the European Union Medical Device Regulation is still years away, but now is the time for device packagers to begin their compliance journey. Here’s how. …

Many elements go into creating the perfect cannabis label and package design for your product. This is especially true when marketing to various generations. …

A global supplier of multilayer plastic packaging shows that circularity in packaging sustainability is possible now — without sacrificing food quality or shelf life. …