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 Katie Pyzyk • June 23, 2023

Arglass launches ‘clean glass’ collection and recycling partnership to ease supply woes

Arglass and The Upcycling Co. anticipate the program will divert 210 million glass bottles from disposal each year in parts of Georgia and Florida.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2023

What packaging suppliers are saying in 2023 sustainability reports

Amcor, SEE, Graphic Packaging, DS Smith, Crown, O-I Glass, Tetra Pak, WestRock and International Paper all released sustainability reports or climate plans in recent months.

By Maria Rachal • Updated Nov. 7, 2023

Crown Holdings notes lightweighting progress, water challenges in 2022 sustainability report

The metal packaging manufacturer also plans to set a net zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative and publish a formal net zero plan within the next two years.

By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2023

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 Katie Pyzyk • June 21, 2023

O-I Glass emissions fell in 2022 with lightweighting, tech, recycling initiatives

The company is bullish on innovation that could minimize the footprint of glass processing and production facilities. It detailed progress since 2017 in its latest sustainability report.

By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2023

CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations

The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2023

Rhode Island legislature supports restricting foam containers, mini alcohol bottles

The House and Senate passed bills as the legislative session wrapped up, with potential implications for certain plastic containers.

By Maria Rachal • June 20, 2023

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 Katie Pyzyk • June 16, 2023

More frequent Green Guides updates urged by Senate Democrats

Sens. Tom Carper, Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse, who have been vocal on waste issues, also called on the Federal Trade Commission to reconsider definitions for recycled content and recyclability.

By Maria Rachal • June 12, 2023

Uber Eats offers restaurants $10K grants to switch to more sustainable packaging

With guidance from WWF and Closed Loop Partners, Uber is teaming with Green Paper Packaging to offer U.S. merchants 35% off “greener” products. Consumers in some cities can select participating businesses.

By Julie Littman • June 8, 2023

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 Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • June 8, 2023

Tetra Pak grows share of plant-based packaging, targets greater recyclability

The food packaging and processing company plans to invest more in carton recycling as it pursues simplified material structures in its products.

By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2023

Star power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group

The Paper and Packaging Board’s president talks about how a celebrity provides a “lift” for the marketing organization’s day-to-day work, as well as potential industry impacts from lightweighting, EPR, a recession and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2023

Single-use plastic packaging may be checking out of the hotel toiletry market

State legislation, guest preferences for sustainable amenities and cost savings could signal a decline in sales for mini plastic toiletry containers. Refillable bottles are gaining ground as hotels look for ways to adapt to the trend.

By Danielle Beurteaux • June 5, 2023

Hershey ESG report notes ongoing challenges with recycled content in packaging

The chocolate company, like others in the space, says it’s “hindered by an insufficient reliable supply of food grade material.” It views packaging changes as an important frontier in lowering Scope 3 emissions.

By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2023

Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle

Catch up on six innovative sustainable packaging launches and redesigns from Sprite, Earthfirst Films, Sabert Corp. and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 2, 2023

WestRock sustainability strategy prioritizes automation, swapping plastics with fiber in 2023

The corrugated packaging company’s overall emissions declined in FY 2022 following an uptick the previous year, according to its recently released sustainability report.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 31, 2023

Getting corny: Dow project aims to create bio-based plastics from crop waste

Partners envision a “new ecosystem where farmers are being incentivized” for corn material otherwise considered waste, according to a Dow leader.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2023

Amazon, Yum and RBI shareholders vote against proposals about plastic packaging use

Resolutions calling on each company to produce a non-binding report on plastic use and reduction plans were rejected by wide margins at recent meetings.

By Cole Rosengren • May 30, 2023

Packaging innovations: Compostable clamshell prevents taco tipping, Smirnoff Ice’s ‘drippy’ redesign

Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns from Better Earth, ProAmpac, Pure Protein and others.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 26, 2023

Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable?

More pallet companies are marketing their products’ sustainability amid growing attention to ESG practices, fueling the ongoing debate of whether one substrate is superior.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2023

FTC’s Green Guides review brings packaging recyclability debates to the fore

Chemical recycling, access to recycling as a key metric and the potential for national rulemaking were some of the areas that divided expert panelists at a Federal Trade Commission workshop Tuesday.

By Maria Rachal • May 24, 2023

Packaging innovations: Budweiser’s music box, Quilted Northern puts paper on paper and more

Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns involving Pepsi, Georgia-Pacific, Bertolli, Ardagh, Ball, Tetra Pak and others.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2023

More than a dozen state AGs weigh in on recyclable, compostable claims for Green Guides review

The Federal Trade Commission will convene a workshop in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday as part of its ongoing review of the Guides for Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

By Maria Rachal • May 19, 2023