March 2024

13
Mar

The Next Step to Unlocking Plastic Circularity

It’s possible to solve a food-grade recycling challenge using this first-of-a-kind enhanced sorting technology.

13
Mar

Packaging Shrinkflation Strikes Again!

Another “celebrity” speaks up about the nefarious practice of shrinking products and/or packages without shrinking the price.

12
Mar

Special Pack Celebrates Extra Chromosome 21

Prospector Popcorn re-releases Down to Sparkle limited-edition packaging for World Down Syndrome Day 2024.

12
Mar

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry and Mellow

Brands pair cannabis and clever packaging to put an adult twist on familiar food and beverage favorites.

11
Mar

4 Observations from Pharmapack Europe 2024

Industry experts Mindy Katz and Mathias Romacker from the professional service organization Kymanox share their insights from what they saw and heard in Paris.

11
Mar

Hidden Gems Revealed in Pharmaceutical Packaging

Pharmapack Europe 2024 delivered innovation, sustainability ideas, and design inspiration.

11
Mar

University Of Wisconsin-Stout ToHost Packaging Jamboree 2024

For three days in April, students from packaging universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada will connect with industry professionals and alumni to showcase the impact that packaging has on the world. University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Stout Packaging Association student members will host Packaging Jamboree 2024, or Pack Jam, an annual…

11
Mar

EPA completes 17 miles of sewer line inspection and continues to sample drinking water lines impacted by Maui wildfires

Lahaina, Hawaii – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed inspecting the sanitary sewer lines in Lahaina, Hawai’i. EPA cleared debris, such as sediment, rocks, rags, and grease from the lines. Once cleared, a robotic camera was used to assess conditions of the lines and identify any…

8
Mar

What is Packaging’s Impact on the US Economy?

The numbers show a vibrant industry that supports a lot of American families, many struggling with challenging budgets during this time of high inflation.

7
Mar

Kernic Systems Announces Chambers To Join Sales Team

Ontario, Canada based Kernic Systems, a North American leader in waste paper recovery extraction systems, announced its recent hire of Alton Chambers, who will join the Kernic sales team in the air conveying systems division, servicing primarily the corrugated and folding carton industries. Alton comes with over 37 years of experience…