November 2022
Plastic Ingenuity: Insights on Polymers, Pressing Issues, and What’s New
The custom thermoformer’s problem-solving expertise and commitment to sustainability enables it to count Tyson, Starbucks, and Merit Medical Systems as clients. …
Palsgaard, Korean Converter Collaborate to Optimize Shelf-Life of Packaged Food
Aesthetics, safety, and sustainability of sensitive food packaging is addressed with a plant-based, food-grade anti-fogging additive. …
What’s Happening with Chemical Recycling for Plastic Packaging?
New report identifies which technologies are likely to be best used moving forward, as sustainability in plastic packaging continues to be a hot-button issue with brands and environmentalists. …
EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5
Pueblo, Colo. – As part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect communities in Pueblo, Colorado, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Pueblo-area contractors to attend a free lead-safe work practices training and certification course on Tuesday, December 5, at the Springhill…
Stabilization Technology Delivers Sustainable HDPE for Blow Molding
Additive package from Baerlocher enhances the inconsistent quality of PCR content, opening up avenues in extrusion blow molding applications. …
Do You Regret Some of Your Sustainable Packaging Decisions?
Conversations about packaging sustainability should be this frank. …
Who’s Really Moving the Needle on Sustainability?
Actions speak louder than words. So let’s look at recent sustainable packaging developments. …
World’s First Biodegradable Water Bottle Set for US Debut
Made of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), the industrially compostable Cove bottle will be sold in Erewhon stores in Los Angeles starting December 1. …
7 New Discoveries for Your Packaging Line
From cabinet-less controls and cobots to labelers and QR codes, there were plenty of new products at Pack Expo 2022 designed to make your job easier. …
Medical Device Gains Eco Advantages with Rigid Package
By switching from a pouch to a rigid tray with a miniature retainer, BD secured its hernia repair device and reduced plastic by 25% for economic and eco-friendly improvements. …