In most grocery stores today, customers are advised not to go empty-handed to do their weekly shopping: reusable bags are the order of the day. Customers who cannot bring their own reusable bags should buy one to take home their purchases.
Held in conjunction with the Plastics Recycling Conference, KW Plastics and Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics presented their respective technical challenges of the package before being selected for the 2017 APR Plastics Recycling Showcase by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).
The most common strategy deployed by many water bottlers to meet sustainability initiatives has been to significantly lightweight their PET containers. However, a recent study found that oftentimes these bottles might meet consumer expectations for convenience and price, but may not minimize the carbon footprint.
The recycling of plastic wraps, bags and other film packaging grew 34 million pounds, or 3%, in 2015 to reach a minimum of nearly 1.2 billion pounds for the year. This marks the eleventh consecutive year of increases and the highest annual collection of plastic film since the survey began.
Berry Plastics now Berry Global, announces “Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important” as corporate mission statement and unveils new logo and company values.
RPC Bebo has now developed an innovative coffee capsule material that can be industrially composted while still delivering long-term protection of the contents and being able to withstand the high pressurised operation of coffee machines.
Amcor Limited, a leader in responsible packaging solutions, will showcase its innovative and sustainable plastic and carton packaging for everyday consumer use.
