Last week, researchers found that a generation defines itself by food, the global spout pouch market will grow, laser coding is now an option on a sustainable line of films, S’mores packaging glows and new resins aim for a circular economy.

New research from Aquapak shows that 76% say the fashion/retail industry is not doing enough to reduce plastic packaging and 67% want to see a greater use of paper-based packaging.

AIRplus Void Recycle consists of at least 50% post-consumer recycled material.

The initiative brings together the voices of ocean and water advocacy groups with brands and organizations in the supply chain equipped to bring solutions to the table to remediate the problems that exist today.

Eight-six percent of those 45 and under mentioned to be willing to pay more for sustainable packaging and 74% of consumers said they would be interested in buying products that come in refillable packaging. 

State and local governments around the world have begun instituting bans and restrictions on straws and other single-use plastics, but consumers too have an important role to play by refusing to use plastic straws while their go-to brands make the transition to new alternatives.

ProActive PCR Retort pouches offer 30 weight percentage or greater PCR content, reducing the use of virgin resins in the packaging. 

The sign that signaled a movement.