GoGo squeeZ, a maker of fruit pouches for children, targets 100% recyclable pouches by 2022; packaging will have no aluminum layer, plastic in the cap will be reduced by 40%, secondary packaging will be made from recycled paper.
Neopac will feature its new SpringTube, a packaging solution for skin health products, at Pharmapack 2020. The tube is specially designed to maintain its shape while delivering a host of additional benefits for consumers, brand owners and manufacturers.
Clorox's Glad business partners with TerraCycle's Loop program to recycle food bags. Consumers fill Loop container with used food bags for recycling, then container is sent back refilled with new order of Glad food bags.
Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialization of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that would otherwise not be recycled.
Ligne Directe Production of France launches new eco-friendly and recyclable paper packaging for its range of garlic, onions and shallots; packaging can be thrown away, sorted, then treated by recycling companies.
Circularise PLASTICS, a collaborative project for circularity in plastics founded by polyamide supplier DOMO, materials manufacturer Covestro and Circularise, a supply chain transparency start-up, has reached its first milestone.
The move toward sustainable practices, products and materials is no longer on the horizon but ever-present. This is especially true as more consumers factor brands’ social responsibility initiatives in purchase decisions.
BOBST has launched the VISION CI flexo press, designed to deliver the most efficient performance for all production lengths on a wide range of substrates. Fast to setup and change over, it features technical innovations that ensure process consistency, minimum waste and easy manufacturing.
Sustainability is top of mind for packaging suppliers and brands alike. As consumer demand for green options continues to increase, CPGs also face pressures from emerging regulations pertaining to certain packaging materials and waste.