Business Management - Sustainability

In today's episode of POW!, we take a look at how three water brands are embracing alternatives to the traditional plastic bottle for their packaging. With aluminum, paperboard, and flexible formats available, consumers have more options than ever for their water preferences.

Multi-Plastics has furthered its commitment to the environment with the release of its EnviroCycle 4200 Series shrink films. These 100% recyclable films offer the ability for the shrink sleeves to be recycled along with the bottle.

Diageo North America will remove virgin plastic from Seagram’s 7 Crown bottles across all of its PET formats. This change will reduce the use of virgin plastic by almost 1,000 tons annually. Diageo is committed to ensuring that 100% of its plastic used is widely recyclable by 2025.

Through this strategic partnership, UPM Raflatac is introducing new roll-fed pressure sensitive labeling solutions constructed from Mohawk Renewal Straw (30% Straw + 70% Post-Consumer Waste) and Mohawk Renewal Hemp (30% Hemp + 70% Post-Consumer Waste).

Innovia Films' new family of recyclable BOPP films, Encore, is manufactured from non-food based raw materials and are similar to fossil-based BOPP films. The first two grades of Encore film to be launched will be a low-temperature pressure film for packaging and one for pressure-sensitive labeling applications.

While flexible packaging provides many environmental advantages, challenges around recyclability have been a key issue to overcome. In today's episode of POW! we take a look at how Bear Naked granola has implemented a resealable pouch that is ready for recycling at in-store drop off locations.

BillerudKorsnäs has announced the launch of a new life cycle assessment tool that shows the impact of packaging, including its carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption.

INX International has revealed its latest solution for sustainability and recyclability in the label market. Genesis GS washable inks meet the guidelines of the Association of Plastic Recyclers for recycling PET bottles with shrink sleeves.

C-P Flexible Packaging has launched C-P GreenStream, a line of sustainable flexible packaging solutions designed to reduce the amount of material entering the waste stream. The new line utilizes recycled, recyclable, and compostable materials; downgauged materials; and materials from renewable resources.

As consumers and brands continue to push for more sustainable packaging, printers and converters have had to lead the charge in eco-conscious production.