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Tag: Packaging material

April 04, 2024
The leaders of the pack
What food and beverage packaging is most popular among consumers, and why? Find out in part five of Food for thought.
October 05, 2023
Navigating the material landscape
In the world of packaging, materials are probably one of the most oft-discussed topics. Revisit our deep dive into some of the most popular materials.
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September 20, 2023
The aluminum account
Aluminum is everywhere, from spacecrafts to our kitchens. Let us explore the particulars of this popular metal and its role in the packaging industry.
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August 24, 2023
The monomaterial edge
The newest material on the block, monomaterial, is making headlines. So, what is monomaterial and how does it add value to the packaging sector?
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August 10, 2023
The plastic perspective
Plastic is probably one of the most discussed packaging materials ever. Let us look into the history and specifics of plastic.
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June 08, 2023
The paperboard plot
It is hard to imagine a supermarket shelf without food and beverage cartons lining it. Let’s examine the material that makes up these packages.
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May 11, 2023
Decoding packaging materials
What makes up your food and beverage packaging? How does each material differ? Get an overview of the most popular packaging materials in the introduction to our new series.
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May 04, 2023
Everything recycling
Recycling has grown to become a critical part of the product life cycle, especially in the packaging industry. Recap the different ways in which recycling works in roundup of the series.
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February 23, 2023
Recycling innovators across the world
In part four of Recycling Spotlight, we look at innovative recycling initiatives around the world.
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May 19, 2022
It takes a village
We’ve discussed what a circular economy is and why it is so necessary. Now, in part three of Circular Index, we discuss each step a manufacturer must consider in their transition – and why collaboration is key.
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April 28, 2022
Tracing the circle
Circular economies are the way forward. And this means rethinking traditional manufacturing methods. In part two of Circular Index, we explore the elements enabling the shift from linear to circular production.
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April 21, 2022
Packaging Throughout History
In our new series Time Travel with Packaging, we look at the history of packaging and explore some of the reasons behind its ongoing evolution