Increasing regulations surrounding plastics have pushed the food and beverage industry to explore new materials and strategies to reduce its reliance on plastic. Consumers are also looking for alternatives as their concerns about sustainability move to the forefront of their buying decisions.

In this column, Palouse Fiber Packaging makes the case that while the federal government’s stance on sustainability may ebb and flow with each administration, corporate demand for eco-friendly packaging materials and collaborative suppliers will persist.

Packaging and label decision-makers consider new appeal and materials as ecommerce grows.

The partnership between Volpak and Lecta originated from a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Balaji Jayaseelan of Berlin Packaging explains the company’s approach to achieving sustainable packaging for spirits.

Two experts from SEE® explain how automation can contribute to sustainability goals – even when it comes to creating on-product messaging to help tell your sustainability story.

Survey found that 82% of respondents would be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging, up four points from 2022.

H.B. Fuller has multiple projects involving its scientists designing and engineering technologies that contribute to the circular economy and help its customers “reduce, reuse and recycle,” ranging from formulating adhesives using fossil-free raw materials to developing new, naturally, and responsibly sourced adhesive raw materials.

In 2022, the Coronavirus pandemic finally started to loosen its grip on consumer spending habits as mobility shot back up. However, this good news was offset by global supply issues as many industries failed to keep pace with rising consumer demand.

Two out of three survey respondents say they are concerned about the amount of waste they produce.