September 2022
Recyclable Polypropylene Stand-Up Pouches with Barrier Debut
Südpack develops an aluminum-free, recyclable PP-based stand-up pouch for food packaging that’s 26% lighter in weight than conventional pouches. …
What Can Today’s Plastic Chain Conveyors Do for You?
Current modular chain conveyor systems help sustain uptime and productivity while maximizing the return on capital investment for the entire line. …
Aptar Pharma Expands Human Factors Capabilities
The drug-delivery provider’s acquisition of Metaphase Design Group gives voice to patients through ergonomic designs and human factors engineering. …
Three Sustainable Label Launches
Avery Dennison’s booth was a one-stop summary showcase of the sustainability revolution in labels found throughout Labelexpo Americas. …
Packaging Curiosity High
The most popular Packaging Digest articles from August 2022 answer burning questions about food and healthcare packaging. They can help you, too. …
Microplastics Problems and Solutions
The American Chemistry Council, World Health Organization, and sustainability expert Robert Lilienfeld comment on the challenges of microplastics. …
Fixing Packaging’s Engineer Problem
In this Packaging Possibilities podcast, Meaghan Ziemba, Principal of Mavens of Manufacturing, talks about the current state of engineering talent in the US and how packaging operations can rethink their personnel needs. …
Solving Recycled Polypropylene’s Biggest Challenge
Because 20% of the world’s virgin plastic production is polypropylene, increasing production of food-grade recycled PP makes economic and environmental sense. …
Bayer Issues Sustainability Challenge for Sachets and Tubes
Bayer’s Consumer Health Division and yet2 invite specialists to share materials that support the company’s goal of 100% recyclable or renewable packaging by 2030. …
Partnerships Power MinnPack’s Manufacturing Solutions
This year’s Midwest packaging event boasts the latest in automation, education, and training for packaging professionals. …