Materials: Page 11

  • Unassembled (flat) cardboard boxes.
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    Box recycling rate reaches 93% — depending on who you ask

    Alternative calculations shared with Packaging Dive questioned these results. AF&PA stands by its numbers, despite criticism from industry experts, and introduced a new recycling rate that accounts for global trade changes.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Close-up view of a plastic bottle cap.
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    Origin Materials introduces PET bottle cap intended to boost recyclability

    While Origin’s CEO notes the company isn’t the first to produce a PET cap, he said “we're processing the material differently” and the items could be made from the company’s biomass-based material.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • Close-up view of Notpla's dishwasher pods made from seaweed-based material.
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    Packaging innovations: Notpla’s biodegradable pods, WestRock’s fiber ‘dog bone’

    Augusta Label and Packaging, Ranpak and Spartech also introduced new or redesigned packaging for specialty purposes, including cold chain shipments and sterile medical device protection.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Five paperboard mailer envelopes with various designs on the front.
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    Retrieved from Bell Incorporated on August 01, 2023
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    Graphic Packaging to enter fiber mailer space via acquisition

    The foray into the e-commerce mailers comes as more customers request flexible fiber packaging solutions as they transition away from plastic.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Republic Services residential collection truck
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    Ravago, Republic announce recycled plastic production plant partnership

    The $350 million Blue Polymers joint venture is meant to co-locate four facilities at Republic’s planned polymer centers and create 100% recycled PP and PE resins.

    By Megan Quinn • July 31, 2023
  • A paper bottle for Heinz Tomato Ketchup developed with Pulpex.
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    Kraft Heinz looks to transform plastic packaging portfolio

    The food and beverage giant is now trying to cut virgin plastic use 20% by 2030. U.S. consumers can expect to buy certain mayo products in packaging made entirely from recycled content starting next year.

    By • July 31, 2023
  • A can of Pringles potato chips in a new paper-based container.
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    Packaging innovations: Pringles, Heinz, Peet’s make material changes

    Graphic Packaging International, Berry Global, Ardagh, Corning and others provided new or redesigned packages for brands’ food, beverage and medical products.

    By • July 28, 2023
  • Four bottles of Ron Rubin Winery's Blue Bin wines.
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    Move over, glass: Amcor’s new wine bottle is 100% recycled PET

    The rPET wine bottle is approximately 10 times lighter than conventional glass versions, and it results in lower CO2 output during production and transportation, according to an Amcor marketing manager.

    By • Updated July 26, 2023
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    Phthalates in food packaging: FDA declines to reconsider petition to ban

    Health and environmental advocates are evaluating next steps as the agency continues to allow numerous plastic-softening chemicals that some companies are voluntarily phasing out.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Bio-based plastics, reuse systems highlighted in House Appropriations Committee budget proposal

    The committee seeks to cut the U.S. EPA's budget but says it supports work around recycling definitions and product labeling, and exploring U.S.-grown plastic alternatives such as hemp.

    By Megan Quinn • July 24, 2023
  • An Amazon delivery box.
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    Amazon phasing out plastic mailers and working to reduce e-commerce packaging

    While 92% of its packaging material weight in the U.S. and Canada is recyclable curbside, Amazon intends to further eliminate hard-to-recycle materials and has seen a boost in deliveries that ship in their own containers.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Wide shot of the exterior of Nova Chemicals' facility in Connersville, Indiana.
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    Nova Chemicals, Novolex collaborate on facility for making PE from mechanically recycled film

    The plant will deliver 100 million pounds of recycled polyethylene annually when it reaches full capacity, which Nova expects to occur in 2025.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • Row of coke bottles
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    Coca-Cola to source rPET from Republic Services’ upcoming polymer centers

    The company is the first announced customer for a new network of secondary plastic recycling facilities as it aims to use at least 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • Close-up of a beverage lid made from fiber material.
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    Packaging innovations: Matrix Pack, Fieldless, Dr. Bronner’s make a switch to fiber

    Charter Next Generation, Pixelle Specialty Solutions and others announced product launches and redesigns to improve sustainability.

    By • July 14, 2023
  • Origin Materials' first commercial-scale plant for manufacturing CMF.
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    Origin Materials begins operations at first plant for biomass-based PET component

    The intermediate component, known as CMF, can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including pulp mill residuals and agricultural residue. The company expects it to result in a lower carbon footprint than recycled PET.

    By • July 12, 2023
  • A Recology employee collects green curbside compostable material bins.
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    Consumers don’t understand ‘compostable’ messaging on packaging, survey finds

    Lack of consumer clarity with terms like “biodegradable” and “made from plants” can result in materials entering the wrong disposal stream, according to a report from BPI and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • Bath & Body Works' reformulated hand soap collection, whose bottles are made with at least 50% recycled plastic.
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    Packaging innovations: Meaty changes from Sainsbury’s and lower-carbon screwtop closures by Amcor

    Bath & Body Works, Eviosys and Aludium were also involved in recently announced packaging redesigns and product updates.

    By • July 7, 2023
  • K Cups with Keurig Green Mountain coffee
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    Keurig Dr Pepper reports progress on replacing virgin plastic with recycled content

    The beverage company’s sustainability report shows, however, that it did not increase overall packaging recyclability and compostability last year, nor did it increase postconsumer recycled content across packaging types.

    By • June 29, 2023
  • Upside down plastic bottles
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    Deep Dive

    Demand for recycled plastic in packaging is growing. So are concerns about potential health risks.

    Recent studies have raised questions about health effects from plastic, including recycled material, as companies and regulators increasingly look at ways to advance the use of recycled resin in food-grade packaging.

    By April Reese • June 26, 2023
  • Packages of goat cheese.
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    Packaging innovations: Montchevre features ‘mischievous’ goats, Partake Brewing shows ‘lively’ personality

    Sabert, Pregis and others recently announced packaging redesigns and material changes for certain product lines.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating

    On the heels of inking multiple agreements in Asia, the creator of an organic, plastic-free barrier for paper packaging is considering two states as possibilities for its first U.S. manufacturing sites.

    By • June 21, 2023
  • An array of Heinz sauce packets with specialty packaging for the summer.
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    Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility

    Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.

    By • June 16, 2023
  • Connecticut State Capitol
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    Connecticut bill requiring recycled content in plastic bottles awaits governor’s signature

    The legislation applies to containers in the state’s bottle bill program. It would also direct the state’s environmental agency to eventually recommend potential requirements for other packaging categories.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • Metsä Group and Fiskars Group's fiber-based packaging
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    Packaging innovations: 3D packaging made from wood pulp for Fiskars, new look for Sayso cocktail tea bags

    Celebration Packaging, Atalanta and Novolex also recently launched new packaging products or redesigns.

    By , • June 9, 2023
  • Attendees sit in the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to listen to plastic treaty talks.
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    Packaging and recycling stakeholders look ahead to next steps in UN plastic pollution agreement process

    Measures with implications for packaging, such as capping new plastic production or extended producer responsibility, could be under consideration for a draft agreement expected toward the end of the year.

    By , Megan Quinn • June 8, 2023