A survey released by sustainability specialists Empauer and BtoB communications firm, Adduco Communications, reveals how global packaging industry professionals feel about sustainability, and raises questions about the industry’s preparedness to both implement and measure sustainability practices now and in the future.

The initial phase of the first-ever industry effort designed to provide packaging manufacturers the ability to assess the sortability of their products in the waste stream was unveiled at the The Association of Plastic Recyclers’ (APR) Member Meeting earlier this month in Houston.

WPO (World Packaging Organization) has opened the entries for the WorldStar Packaging Awards. Packages eligible for WorldStar are those that have already received a national award recognized by WPO.

Hero Clean worked with Berlin Packaging to develop a rugged, military-inspired line of packaging for their laundry detergent products specifically catered to men to help eliminate the worst odors, remove stains and bring a new, manly scent to the marketplace.

BillerudKorsnäs is encouraging action against ocean litter in a series of U.S. events, in theme with this year's World Oceans Day earlier this month. The Swedish company has a mission to challenge conventional packaging and bring more sustainable practices to the industry.

Hispanic beauty brand debuts La Bella Niños Extra Gentle 3-in-1 Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner. The packaging features the beloved Cookie Monster character from Sesame Street.

Ecoegg's new cleaning product comes in an egg-shaped package, and Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury was responsible for the eye-catching shrink sleeve design.

CarbonLITE, a PET bottle-to-bottle recycling leader, plans to build a new plant in Pennsylvania. The facility will enable the company to increase the number of post-consumer PET beverage bottles it recycles annually by 50 percent, to more than 6 billion.