More than 540 truckloads of end-of-life plastic pallets and boxes have been collected since 2019, as the UK supplier moves 60% of the way toward its 2030 recycling target. GoPlasticPallets.com has recycled 3,000 tonnes of plastic pallets and … [Read more...] about GoPlasticPallets Recycling Program Passes 3,000-Tonne Milestone
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Greyparrot and Kenvue Push Circular Packaging Beyond Theory and Into Measurable Recovery Performance
How AI Waste Intelligence Could Reshape Packaging Design and Circularity Decisions For years, packaging recyclability has often been discussed in terms of design intent. A package might technically qualify as recyclable on paper, yet perform very … [Read more...] about Greyparrot and Kenvue Push Circular Packaging Beyond Theory and Into Measurable Recovery Performance
The Issue With Sustainable Packaging
A cosmetic company that sells lip balm decided to switch from plastic tubes to packaging made entirely out of cardboard. It seems like a good marketing story and a win for the environment, right? The problem is that, within 2 weeks, the cardboard … [Read more...] about The Issue With Sustainable Packaging
NOVA Chemicals Expands SYNDIGO Recycled Film Portfolio with Two New rLLDPE Grades
NOVA Chemicals has commercialized two new mechanically recycled polyethylene grades under its SYNDIGO portfolio, expanding options for non-food flexible packaging applications across North America. The new grades, SYNDIGO rPE-IN3 and SYNDIGO … [Read more...] about NOVA Chemicals Expands SYNDIGO Recycled Film Portfolio with Two New rLLDPE Grades
The “Net Zero” Trap: Why Your Sustainability Strategy Is Probably Shipping Air
If you walk into a boardroom in 2026 and ask about the company’s "Net Zero" strategy, you will likely get a polished presentation about solar panels, electric delivery fleets, and maybe some carbon offsets for corporate travel. It all sounds great. … [Read more...] about The “Net Zero” Trap: Why Your Sustainability Strategy Is Probably Shipping Air
weeeSwiss Highlights Rising E-Waste Volumes, Market Shifts and Advanced Recycling
Electronic waste has become the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, reshaping the economics and technical demands of recycling systems. While e-waste sits slightly outside the core focus of reusable transport packaging, its rapid growth … [Read more...] about weeeSwiss Highlights Rising E-Waste Volumes, Market Shifts and Advanced Recycling
Polyfuze heads to PACK EXPO Las Vegas with “future-proof” labeling message
New Polyfuze white paper argues polymer-fusion labels remove recycling roadblocks while boosting traceability. I caught up with my longtime industry colleague Marty Mares this week and met Polyfuze’s new VP of Marketing, Mick Fagle, on a quick … [Read more...] about Polyfuze heads to PACK EXPO Las Vegas with “future-proof” labeling message
Innovative Material Selection in Reusable Packaging with Mike Ludka, ORBIS Corporation
Innovation by design: Creative material selection in reusable packaging drives favorable ROIs. In this installment of "Insights from Experts," Mike Ludka, MBA, Senior Product Manager at ORBIS Corporation, shares practical insights into the … [Read more...] about Innovative Material Selection in Reusable Packaging with Mike Ludka, ORBIS Corporation
STADLER and Republic Services Launch 2nd Plastics Recycling Center
New polymer center in Indianapolis marks the second purpose-built facility, strengthening the circular economy infrastructure for food-grade recycled plastics in the U.S. Republic Services, one of North America’s largest waste and recycling … [Read more...] about STADLER and Republic Services Launch 2nd Plastics Recycling Center
STADLER’s Vision of Unlocking the Potential of Paper Recycling
Altshausen, February 2025 – The demand for sustainable solutions in packaging has never been higher, particularly in the food industry, where consumers are increasingly drawn to products that promise environmental responsibility. This trend has … [Read more...] about STADLER’s Vision of Unlocking the Potential of Paper Recycling
