Ryan Ruskin
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging July 2023
Mondi sells business in Russia, polyamide films market grows 7.7% yearly, Europe flexibles' recycling market grew 8% 2018-2020, Parkside's packaging, International Plastic Bag Free Day, Bobst's digital vision. …
Magnetic Inks Earn Recycling Recognition for PET-G Shrink Sleeves
Association of Plastic Recyclers approval shows that Magnomer SS ink coatings applied to PET-G shrink sleeve labels enable effective removal from PET flake during recycling to improve rPET quality. …
EPA Fines Nine Springfield, Missouri, Home Renovators for Lead-Based Paint Violations
LENEXA, KAN. (JULY 3, 2023) – Nine home renovation companies in Springfield, Missouri, have agreed to pay over $30,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, the following companies failed…
Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging June 2023
Oreos Super Mario edition, ELLE Magazine Cafe coffee brand, Tetra Pak's digitally printed cartons, Kraft's balmy dressing tube, Voortman's resealable cookie pack, Pernod-Ricard's lighter-weight bottles. …
The Skinny on Hot-Melt Glue for Packaging Applications
A workhorse for sealing shipping cases as well as primary packages, hot-melt adhesive can be applied in different ways. But the overall operation is easy to understand. …
What’s Happening with Packaging for Ecommerce Grocery?
Recent robust online grocery sales — along with an impressive 12% expected growth rate for the next several years — have food and beverage companies rethinking their packaging strategy for this channel. …
EPA Grants Ameren an Extension to Submit Draft Focused Feasibility Study for Huster Road Substation in St. Charles, Missouri
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 29, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 granted Ameren a two-week extension to complete a draft Focused Feasibility Study (FFS) for the Huster Road Substation in St. Charles, Missouri. Ameren now has until July 17, 2023, to provide EPA with the…
Plastic, Metal, or Glass? ZenWTR Diversifies Bottled Water Packaging
ZenWTR to add aluminum and glass bottles to the brand’s flagship made-from-ocean-bound recycled PET (rPET) bottles to meet consumers’ packaging preference. …
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Chadron, Nebraska, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 28, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Chadron, Nebraska. The city will host the ceremony at the City Council Chambers. EPA has selected the City of Chadron for…
Coatings Create Sustainable Option for PFAS-free Packaging
Food and beverage brands can find alternatives to “forever chemicals” that ensure high performance of paper and paperboard packaging that also meets sustainability goals. …