Packaging

How Business Can Help in the Fight Against Plastic Waste

February 28, 2018

Every year, 12.7m tonnes of plastic ends up in our oceans. Supply functions are in a unique position to make a difference and drive changes that will benefit the world for generations to come.

Evian Plans Transition to 100-Percent Recycled Plastic Bottles by 2025

January 25, 2018

Environmental Leader

Evian will have 100-percent recycled plastic bottles for all of its water by 2025, the water brand’s parent company Danone announced. In order to achieve this, Evian’s strategy involves collaborating with startup Loop Industries to redesign its packaging, Reuters reported.

Q&A: Achieving Zero Waste-to-Landfill With 3M

January 19, 2018

Environmental Leader

Science-oriented 3M is a $30bn global company with a portfolio that includes around 55,000 products. On the consumer side, 3M makes products like Post-It Notes, Scotch Magic Tape and Filtrete Air Filters, but the company has four other business groups for energy and electronics, industrial, safety and graphics and healthcare solutions.

All Plastic Packaging in the EU Must Be Reusable or Recyclable by 2030

January 18, 2018

Fortune

One word: plastics.

Growth Rate of Bioplastics Could Erode Demand for Oil, Research Shows

January 9, 2018

Environmental Leader

The use of bioplastics — made from plants instead of fossil fuels — is expected to grow by at least 50 percent in the next five years, according to the European Bioplastics Association.

Packaging

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding packaging for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and innovative packaging solutions can help them stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency, improve sustainability and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of packaging in the warehouse.