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Necessity Leads to Innovation

Necessity Leads to Innovation

Top ✕ Caps, closures and lids are ubiquitous in the packaging industry. Regardless of the product, a package is rendered…

Barbara RuckerJun 12, 2025
5 ‘Chaotic Innovation’ Design Principles for Packaging
5 ‘Chaotic Innovation’ Design Principles for Packaging
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

The packaging industry has transitioned from a historical state of incremental innovation through a…

Toyo Glass to develop hydrogen-powered glass-melting process
Toyo Glass to develop hydrogen-powered glass-melting process
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

The move marks Toyo’s second NEDO-commissioned project related to hydrogen utilisation. Credit: Anton Kurashenko…

New €65m TriPlast sorting plant boosts Austrian recycling capacity
New €65m TriPlast sorting plant boosts Austrian recycling capacity
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

The plant is a JV between between ARA, Bernegger, and Der Grüne Punkt. Credit:…

WG and CPMA to create sustainable packaging guidelines for produce market
WG and CPMA to create sustainable packaging guidelines for produce market
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

SPPA aims to develop unified guidelines for use across the North American fresh produce…

SCGP subsidiary acquires 90% stake in VEM-TH  
SCGP subsidiary acquires 90% stake in VEM-TH  
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

VEM-TH’s financial results will be integrated into SCGP’s reports from this month. Credit: Chay_Tee…

Greenpeace kicks off Plastic Free July 2024 with plastic bottle stunt in NZ
Greenpeace kicks off Plastic Free July 2024 with plastic bottle stunt in NZ
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

Greenpeace is calling for a ban on single-use plastic bottles in New Zealand. Credit:…

Asia Symbol’s Rugao BM 13 sets new speed record in eight months
Asia Symbol’s Rugao BM 13 sets new speed record in eight months
Barbara RuckerJul 1, 2024

Asia Symbol’s Rugao BM 13 machine. Credit: Voith. Asia Symbol, in collaboration with Voith,…