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Discover packaging & processing solutions for all industries at the all-new PACK EXPO Southeast in Atlanta, GA, March 10-12, 2025

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Seaweed-based Packaging Innovator B’ZEOS Secures Seed Round and Strategic Partnerships

B’ZEOS has secured seed funding to scale its sustainable seaweed-based packaging solutions, addressing the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.

December 4, 2024

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Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Solutions

See a few examples of bio-based packaging solutions from Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 21, 2024

Whatrr's new biodegradable water bottles use bamboo and sugarcane pulp to make up the outer shell.

Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy Join Forces to Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance on Fossil Fuels

Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production, and SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the technology.

November 13, 2024

Together for Sustainability: pester pac automation and Solutum Offer Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution

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Solutum’s film functions like traditional plastic wrapping film, but at its end of life, it can be composted or will fully biodegrade in soil or water, leaving no environmental impact.

October 28, 2024

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Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry

Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.

October 23, 2024

Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified fiber, a new paper-based package will reduce the plastic used across all Vital Proteins canister offerings by more than 90%.

Nestlé Continues to Embrace Paper with New Quality Street Tub

The new paper-based carton for Quality Street sweets for Christmas offers the same shape and brand color, but is now 100% curbside recyclable.

October 21, 2024

The paper carton for Quality Street enables more boxes to fit on a pallet and is said to have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. Image courtesy of Smurfit Westrock.

TekniPlex Consumer Products to Showcase Recyclable Container Liners & More at PACK EXPO

TekniPlex Consumer Products

In Booth W-21047, TPCP will have a wide array of sustainability-minded solutions and integrated components on display and will tout its new U.S. Molded Fiber Production Facility.

October 17, 2024

TekniPlex Consumer Products' ProTecSeals Recyclable IHS Liners

Paper Cable Ties Eliminate 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties

After removing the plastic blister and plastic cable tie from its blister card packaging, Munchkin replaces them with a paper cable tie and backing plate, for 133,000 lb less plastic.

October 16, 2024

For product categories such as these infant spoons, Munchkin is using a new paper cable tie with a molded pulp backing plate to hold the products in place on the blister card.

Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE Introduce Bio-Based and Compostable Packaging Solutions

See a few examples of bio-based and compostable packaging innovations from Starbucks, McDonald's, and 4 RE from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

October 10, 2024

Starbucks is trialing its fiber-based cold cups in the U.K. to ensure the new material can offer the same performance as existing solutions.

Bubble Paper Announces Christian Chamberlain as National Site Manufacturing Director

With extensive experience in manufacturing and operations, Chamberlain will lead Bubble Paper's expansion and ensure delivery of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions.

October 7, 2024

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Bioelements Partners with Michigan State Univ. to Test Biodegradation for Sustainable Packaging

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First research project with major U.S. university to validate Bioelements' technology.

October 2, 2024

Bioelements Packaging Products

Paper Sachet for Skin Care Reduces GHGs by 69%

Hair and skin-care product company Nécessaire reduces the carbon footprint of its sample packs by switching from plastic tubes to sachets made from 63% paper.

October 1, 2024

Nécessaire is using a sachet made from 63% paper for samples of The Body Lotion and The Body Serum.

Dart Container and PulPac Introduce Dry Molded Fiber Production in the North American Market

Dart Container Corporation becomes a PulPac licensee, investing in Dry Molded Fiber technology: PulPac Scala will address the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

September 24, 2024

The PulPac Scala is a compact and highly scalable Dry Molded Fiber production line that Dart Container is adding to its manufacturing capabilities.

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Pharma

Wood-Based PET Pharmaceutical Bottle

UPM, Selenis, and Bormioli Pharma team up to create the first-ever pharmaceutical bottle partially made with wood-based plastic, marking a step towards sustainable packaging.

Charter Next Generation Showcases Advanced Materials at PACK EXPO International 2024

PolyCycle Innovation, LLC to Showcase PCR Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2024