One of the reasons brand owners are investigating and switching to paper packaging is because it is easier to recycle than most plastics. And — right or wrong — the world persists in persecuting plastic packaging. With sustainability so embedded in just about everything related to packaging, it’s no wonder articles about this critical trend
Global stock markets have dropped amid alarm over rising tensions between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine. In New York, the Dow Jones dropped 1.8%, the S&P 500 slid by more than 2% and the Nasdaq closed nearly 3% lower. Read more
CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters. Will the last legislator in the building please turn out the lights? Propelled by approaching term limits, new district lines and a raft of political opportunities outside the state Capitol, more than a dozen California lawmakers have sought employment elsewhere. Read more
Smithers are undertaking a new study to map the long-term future landscape of sustainable food packaging. Smithers is inviting industry professionals to take part in a quick survey to provide a better understanding of what the industry thinks sustainability in food packaging will look like in 2040, and what the implications for the packaging industry
Event organizer Easyfairs has announced that ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2022, the event for packaging innovators in the beauty, premium drinks, aerosols and dispensing systems markets, will be postponed from its current January 2022 dates to June 29-30, 2022. Following the latest developments in the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and after consultation with many of the
The American Coatings Association (“ACA”) submitted November 16th comments on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed amendments to the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings. Read more
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Julie Henderson as director of California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on Dec. 2. Henderson has been serving as DPR’s acting director since July 2021. Read more
A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for acting on climate change. But many said recycling was either inconvenient, or they lacked trust in recycling programmes. People around the world think choosing products with reusable packaging
An innovative machine-learning system helps robots perform certain social exchanges. In modern times, Robots are known to deliver food to the doorstep and hit goals at the golf course, but even the most sophisticated robot can’t achieve simple social interactions of everyday human life. Read more