Wash-off labels continue to gain ground as brands look to make their containers more readily recyclable

While the concept has been around for years, the emergence of producer responsibility laws and other recycling targets could make it more mainstream.

By Hollie Stephens • July 10, 2023

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 Maria Rachal • July 7, 2023

Cannabis packaging targeted by FTC, FDA over child safety concerns

Multiple companies with products said to resemble popular snacks and candy were sent cease-and-desist letters. More states are considering their own regulations addressing packaging design for cannabis products.

By Maria Rachal • July 6, 2023

Beauty packaging gets a makeover with growing number of refillable options

Cosmetics and beauty products can create a lot of waste, leading to renewed interest in reusable and refillable options. But designing those options, and ensuring that consumers will adapt to them, is a complex task.

By Danielle Beurteaux • July 5, 2023

ChatGPT can help transform packaging design and manufacturing, industry leaders say

Generative AI and modeling tools are already impacting jobs and processes in the packaging chain, speakers discussed this month at EastPack.

By Maria Rachal • June 28, 2023

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

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

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 Maria Rachal , Cole Rosengren • June 9, 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

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

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

General Mills, Horizon Organic to add QR codes with location-specific recycling information

The Recycling Partnership’s new tool is meant to provide location-specific information and complement existing labeling programs, namely GreenBlue’s How2Recycle and the Consumer Brands Association’s SmartLabel.

By Maria Rachal • May 25, 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

Kraft Singles refreshes brand with bold colors, easier-to-open packaging

The first overhaul in five years arrives as the brand looks to maintain its momentum during a period of high inflation. 

By Sara Karlovitch • May 23, 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

Flexible and compostable product groups discuss circularity goals for hard-to-recycle packaging

The executive directors of the Flexible Packaging Association and Biodegradable Products Institute discussed what their stakeholders view as important tenets of EPR policies.

By Maria Rachal • May 18, 2023

The future of wine packaging: Lighter bottles and less glass

Champagne Telmont recently announced the creation of what it says is the lightest champagne bottle in the world. Meanwhile, canned and boxed wines are gaining traction among high-end consumers.

By Hollie Stephens • May 17, 2023

Reports recommend packaging changes ahead of next global plastics treaty negotiations

The UN Environment Programme and WWF dug into areas for intervention across the product life cycle, like designing for circularity, substituting other materials for plastics, EPR for packaging, reuse and deposit return systems.

By Maria Rachal • May 17, 2023

Packaging innovations: Stora Enso and Tubex put a twist on tube caps, ClearBags’ pouches shape up

Catch up on some of the latest news on packaging redesigns and material changes for beauty product refills, compostable containers and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2023

Packaging, recycling groups urge FTC to modernize Green Guides

Numerous industry and advocacy groups shared recommendations on how to update environmental marketing and recyclability guidelines, which they say are woefully out of date since the last edit in 2012.

By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • April 27, 2023

Packaging innovations: Graphic’s paper-based sushi packaging, Garnier’s recycled PET bottle

Catch up on the latest news about packaging shifts from Puracy, Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion, MAX Solutions, Lay’s and others.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 21, 2023

Google wants to try your reusable food service solutions

The tech giant put out an “open invitation to help reduce plastic waste” across its U.S. cafes and microkitchens.

By Maria Rachal • April 20, 2023

Returnable retail bag trial launches at CVS Health, Target stores

Immediately receiving $1 in cash upon returning a borrowed bag provides a stronger incentive to participate than some other deposit programs, according to organizers from Closed Loop Partners.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 19, 2023

Why Albertsons gave its O Organics brand a makeover

As store brands rake in sales, the grocer wanted to punch up the previously “stale” design with a colorful, modern look, said Brandon Brown, senior vice president of Own Brands.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 17, 2023

Copycat packaging claims at the heart of grape tomato lawsuit

NatureSweet alleges Mastronardi is mimicking its “iconic” Cherubs grape tomato packaging for the third time.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2023