Packaging

China Just Handed the World a 111-Million-Ton Trash Problem

June 22, 2018

Few people consider used plastic to be a valuable global commodity. Yet China has imported 106 million tons of old bags, bottles, wrappers and containers worth $57.6bn since 1992, the first year it disclosed data. So when the country announced last year that it finally had enough of everybody else's junk, governments the world over knew they had a problem. They just didn’t know exactly how large it was.

As Global Plastics Demand Expands, Sustainability ‘Key’ to Industry’s Future

June 1, 2018

IHS Markit

Global demand for polyethylene, the world’s most used plastic, has nearly doubled since 1999, but this growth in demand is being met with significant new market pressures, such as a rise in consumer expectations around sustainability, along with tightening environmental regulations in key growth markets such as China.

Analysis: Traditional Packaging Fails for E-Commerce

May 29, 2018

Vijay Kasi and Tom Gildersleeve, CFO contributors

Using traditional product packaging in e-commerce can hurt the bottom line. For many companies, the practice triggers unnecessary, counterproductive costs several percent of their total cost of goods sold (COGS).

Nestle Pledges to Make All Its Packaging Recyclable by 2025

April 12, 2018

Reuters

Nestle wants to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, the Swiss food giant said on Tuesday, becoming the latest food company to vow to reduce plastic waste.

Stella Artois Recalls Beer Due to Risk of Glass Particles in the Bottles

April 6, 2018

Fortune

Stella Artois is recalling select 11.2 ounce bottles of its popular beer after learning that some might contain particles of glass in the beverage.

McDonald's Is the Latest Restaurant to Ban Plastic Straws

April 2, 2018

Fortune

McDonald’s is jumping on the plastic ban train.

McDonald’s Announces Major Environmental Goals for 2030, Sending a Signal to the Restaurant Industry

March 23, 2018

The Washington Post

The golden arches got a little greener this week. Or at least, they will by 2030.

Trends in Packaging: The State of the Art

March 14, 2018

Dan Dean, VP Consumer Business Development, DHL Supply Chain

Why Corporate America Hates Trump's Tariffs Proposal

March 6, 2018

Fortune

President Donald Trump has proposed tariffs on aluminum and steel that he says will put the country first. But a broad swath of corporate America strongly disagrees, saying the levies will boost prices on everything from cars to beer and force companies to cut jobs.

How Business Can Help in the Fight Against Plastic Waste

February 28, 2018

Supply Management

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.

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.