As spring breathes new life into Ontario this March, it’s time to reflect on the principles of renewal and sustainability that guide our choices, especially in how we package the world around us. At Planet Paper, located in the heart of Concord, Ontario, we’re committed to providing businesses with innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions. Our mission …
As spring breathes new life into Ontario this March, it’s time to reflect on the principles of renewal and sustainability that guide our choices, especially in how we package the world around us. At Planet Paper, located in the heart of Concord, Ontario, we’re committed to providing businesses with innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions. Our mission …
Corona launched a new, circular form of packaging for six-packs — harnessing surplus barley straw to create a sustainable paper packaging solution. Barley seed will continue to make the beer, but barley straw, a leftover from farmers’ harvests, will now be used through a unique pulping process built to handle its relative fragility. Corona is reportedly the …
An interview with Wayne Towle – Senior Sales Manager at Planet Paper Box What were the biggest challenges facing Planet Paper during the pandemic? Initially, our biggest challenge was safety and especially the safety of our employees. When the pandemic started we had to apply different measures like other companies out there, and we continue …
By Beth Owens Another year, another trend forecast of what to watch out for in the packaging world! 2019 will prove to be an exciting year in the areas of sustainability, branding and expanding retail channels. There is growing recognition of packaging has having more than a protective function; to makes you memorable to consumers, tells …
Company says it has exceeded its target reduction of the weight of its global packaging by 50,000 metric tonnes. Kraft Heinz has announced plans to make 100 per cent of its packaging “globally recyclable, reusable or compostable” by 2025. The company has set “science-based” goals to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and improve the sustainability of its supply …
At the beginning of next year, magazine publishers will be paying about 25% more for paper than they did just 18 months earlier — assuming they can find any paper to buy. There are no signs that the scarce supply and rising prices afflicting all U.S. buyers of publication papers will abate in 2019. Magazine-quality …
The packaging industry today is buzzing with “influencer packaging” to deliver likes, shares and to create an ongoing dialogue across a bevy of social networks. Brands are also becoming aware of the benefits that size audits can deliver to the bottom-line: economies of scale, reductions in consumer transaction costs and reduced storage costs. Visually, packaging …
Four paperboard packaging trends emerged during the recent judging of the annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, organized and managed by the Paperboard Packaging Council. This year’s winners will be announced at PPC’s upcoming fall meeting (Oct. 24-26; Atlanta). But here’s a peek at what’s new in the market. 1. Digital escalation In response to …
Antalis is calling on e-retailers to be prepared for the Christmas period with suitable packaging. Ian Whitcombe, packaging specialist – office trade at Antalis, said there is an increased onus on businesses to plan well in advance to ensure their packaging and logistics operations are able to withstand the spike in demand during seasonal holidays …