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Amcor debuts plastic-reduced shrink bag solution, Veritiv acquires North American packager

This week in industry news, Amcor unveiled a shrink bag solution for meat that achieves a 19% reduction in weight compared to standard bags. Meanwhile, customizable drink bottle brand Aquafigure announced its foray into the UK, and Veritiv, specializing in packaging distribution, acquired Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS)...Read More

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Action Pac partners with hemp company for automated joint manufacturing

Action Pac, a technology manufacturer of precision packaging equipment, has entered a strategic partnership with hemp pre-roll brand Bluntd Cones to promote the Rollmaster420, an automated pre-roll production machine...Read More

US voters increasingly concerned about plastic pollution and push for accountability

A recent poll indicates that a majority of US voters support legal actions aimed at holding the plastics and fossil fuel industries accountable for allegedly misleading the public about the effectiveness of recycling.

The poll shows the environmental impacts of plastic waste, particularly its effect on oceans, rivers and human health, are becoming a key issue for voters across political, racial and demographic lines...Read More

Prinova: Younger consumers seek reduced sugar and gut health claims on F&B labeling

Health claims on F&B packaging are crucial to consumers while browsing supermarket shelves, particularly resonating with younger generations, a Prinova study reveals. While 72% of those surveyed said they would buy a product if the packaging mentioned a health benefit, the number was higher (87%) among those aged 18 to 24 and 80% among the 25 to 34 age group...Read More

Researchers develop 3D imaging tech “like a CT scan” to create bacteria degradation pathways for plastic

In a “global first,” University of Waterloo (UK) researchers are working toward understanding the finer details of microplastics using 3D imaging technology, paving the way for more effective methods of plastic waste recycling with help from hungry bacteria...Read More

Insider Talks

At London Packaging Week 2024, we speak with Ashwin Moorthy , head of design and innovation at DS Smith , about the company's latest product developments, recycling infrastructure and regulation, and how EPR is affecting investments...Watch Now

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