Expanded recycled polymer offering at former oil refinery will target the high-performance packaging market, particularly packaging for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
From reducing scrappage and waste to consolidating the manufacturing and filling of PET bottles, one expert shines a light on the myriad ways that better manufacturing practices can contribute to efficiency and sustainability.
Packaging Strategies recently sat down with HP’s Mariona Company to discuss the role of 3D printing in sustainable packaging. Company, who is Global Head of Sustainable Packaging and Global Head of Marketing, HP 3D Printing and Personalization, talked about 3D printing in the context of the molded fiber industry.
Reducing the use of plastic remains high on the agenda for investment, with biodegradable material and organic material cited as those with the most potential when it comes to exploring new packaging media.
The smart packaging campaign, featuring Schweppes International’s exotic fruit drinks brand Banga, utilizes a web app based connected experience accessed via QR codes.
Molpack has successfully deployed HP's Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution at its factory in Guatemala to manufacture fruit trays as well as other commodity products, made from recycled paper.
Treplar plans to introduce a range of sustainable products that will redefine packaging solutions for the largest retailers in North America in the coming years.