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Starbucks cold cups gain “widely recyclable” label in US

Starbucks cold cups gain “widely recyclable” label in US

The update shows how recyclability labels, EPR rules and circular economy targets are reshaping packaging design and waste management. /…

Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026
Remus Debuts Baseball-Inspired Bottle for The Bambino
Remus Debuts Baseball-Inspired Bottle for The Bambino
Barbara RuckerOct 13, 2025

Remus Babe Ruth Reserve is a limited-release spirit inspired by Babe Ruth and the…

New Box for Transporting Bananas Features Lightweighting, Recycled Fiber
New Box for Transporting Bananas Features Lightweighting, Recycled Fiber
Barbara RuckerOct 13, 2025

Mondi has developed an innovative banana box packaging solution that is lighter though equally…

Shelf Life 083: Gigantic’s Redesign Wants You To Chainsmoke Candy Bars
Shelf Life 083: Gigantic’s Redesign Wants You To Chainsmoke Candy Bars
Barbara RuckerOct 12, 2025

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how cigarette-inspired packaging is suddenly everywhere. We’re…

Navigating Packaging EPR Mandates: A Strategic Roadmap for Producers
Navigating Packaging EPR Mandates: A Strategic Roadmap for Producers
Barbara RuckerOct 12, 2025

The U.S. packaging industry is undergoing a significant, mandatory transformation. With seven states—Maine, Oregon,…

ExxonMobil and Hosokawa Alpine Develop Recyclable PE Pouch for Cheese Packaging
ExxonMobil and Hosokawa Alpine Develop Recyclable PE Pouch for Cheese Packaging
Barbara RuckerOct 10, 2025

ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation…

Coveris and SABIC to develop circular recycling for medical packaging 
Coveris and SABIC to develop circular recycling for medical packaging 
Barbara RuckerOct 10, 2025

The resulting packaging contains 25% material sourced from non-contaminated hospital waste. Credit: Bojan Milinkov/…

Small Act’s Hydration Trifecta Makes a Splash 
Small Act’s Hydration Trifecta Makes a Splash 
Barbara RuckerOct 10, 2025

Small Act‘s The Hydration Trifecta, designed in-house by Jens Marklund, turns electrolyte packaging into something…