Healthcare Packaging News Roundup: Sustainability

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The company is further expanding its philosophy of a one-stop-shop approach.

Liveo Research Expands Product Portfolio With Polypropylen Film

Sustainability – No Longer Just a “Nice to Have”, Speakers from Left: Lindsay Smaron, Samantha Smith, and Kevin Kane with Moderator Jamie Pero-Parker, PhD at thePACKout.

Medical Device eIFUs: Hurdles to Overcome

Live from the[PACK]out: Regulations, regional acceptance, and validated packaging configurations all play a role. The challenges aren’t insurmountable but will require efforts from the packaging community.

Over the past two years, at least 20 bills in 10 states plus two federal bills related to recycled content have been introduced.

AMERIPEN: ‘New Recycled Content Mandates Doomed To Fail’

An examination of legislation meant to boost demand for PCR reveals lawmakers are not considering the full implications of these requirements and the other industries that compete for demand.

CVS Health’s ESG Report provides a detailed overview of CVS’ goals, efforts and progress towards its Health 2030 goals.

CVS Health Takes Leaps to Deliver on its Healthy 2030 Goals

Company announces collaborations to further it’s sustainability strategy to continue delivering on its Healthy 2030 goals.

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J&J Vision to Save Approximately 10 Tons of Plastic Across Europe

The company is removing the plastic pouches currently placed on the outside of European ACUVUE® deliveries and placing delivery notes inside the orders instead.

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Do you need sterile barrier pouches quickly to help cover low inventory? Don't let standard lead times slow you down. Expedited shipping is available with our Stock Pouch Program. Place your order.

Medical Grade Material Reimagined Into Fashion for Earth Day 2022

“The Nightingale,” which is composed of blue wrap along with discarded pool insulation, is meant to symbolize the bravery and comfort that healthcare heroes embody everyday.

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Parcel Health Launches Sustainable Medication Packaging Pilot Program

Ten nationwide, independent pharmacies are participating in the pilot program involving Phill Box, a recyclable, compostable, water-resistant, easy-to-use alternative to plastic pill bottles.

Cold Chain Technologies has acquired Packaging Technology Group, LLC, a leading provider of sustainable, curbside-recyclable thermal packaging solutions for the life sciences industry.

Cold Chain Technologies Acquires Packaging Technology Group

Acquisition allows company to expand its leadership in sustainable thermal packaging.

2022 ISTA Forum: Sustainability Highlights from Day 1

Live from ISTA Forum’s TempPack & TransPack: Transport packaging leaders offered tips and trends ranging from smart packaging to digitizing specification data to the need for educating consumers and regulators on the ramifications of packaging changes.

Tubes Answer the Call for More Sustainable Packaging Options

Packaging World’s Jim Chrzan and Packaging Digest’s Lisa McTigue Pierce met with Tube Council members to chart green milestones for paper tubes, mono-layer plastics, sugar cane, and recycled aluminum.

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Tyvek Pouches Now Available: In Stock & Ready to Ship

Do you need sterile barrier pouches quickly to help cover low inventory? Don't let standard lead times slow you down. Expedited shipping is available with our Stock Pouch Program. Place your order.

Sustainable Packaging TODAY: Personal Care

Looking for sustainable personal care packaging available today? U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of the PackHub and Packaging World’s Matt Reynold discuss real-world applications you can find on the shelf.

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Pharma Community Faces Unique Hurdles to Sustainability

Despite sustainability becoming increasingly important to pharmaceutical consumers, the barriers to making packaging changes in the pharmaceutical industry are high, says a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence.

Klöckner Pentaplast, a provider of recycled content products and high-barrier protective packaging, is expanding its Beaver location.

Klöckner Pentaplast Adds RPET/PET Capacity to Beaver Site

The addition will further grow the company's sustainable healthcare and food packaging market in North America.

Five unisex products make up the Uni line: (from l. to r.) a shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body serum, and hand wash.

Uni Refillable Body-Care System Provides Guilt-Free, Luxury Experience

The new Uni line of high-performance, reef-safe body and hair-care products uses a two-part reusable packaging system made up of a simple elegant aluminum shell and an aluminum refill bottle, both created by renowned designer Marc Atlan.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Can No Longer Take a Pass on Sustainable Packaging

New white paper by PMMI Business Intelligence talks about the challenges for drug makers to strike a balance between regulated packaging efficacy and sustainability goals.

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SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce and how climate risks affect their business.

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Lifoam Releases New Data on Bio-based Foam Technology

Bioffex™ technology shows over 90% degradation, as established through third-party testing in compliance with ASTM D5511 standards.

Winpak Broadens Sustainability Offering

Winpak has announced that PureCycle Technologies will be providing it with ultra-pure recycled polypropylene, further further expanding Winpak’s recyclable packaging solutions, now containing post-consumer recycled content.

More in Sustainability

Self-Refrigerated, Cloud-Based Shipper Set to Tackle Return Logistics

Ember Technologies and Cardinal Health partnered on the shipper which offers unique ‘return to sender’ technology. Cardinal Health plans to launch a customer pilot for the Ember Cube in 2022.

Sanofi Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

S&P Global Ratings has named Sanofi one of the world’s most sustainability-committed companies, with a score of 86 out of 100 points, one of the highest scores across all sectors globally.

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Supplements and Personal Care Packaging At Natural Products Expo West 2022

Check out some of the colorful and innovative packages from the show, including SPF, pet care, pain management, sports recovery, and assorted gummies.

Annual ISTA Forum, Including TransPack & TempPack, Will Bring Together Global Transport Packaging Leaders to Focus on E-Commerce, Sustainability and More

The event will be held April 11 – 13 in San Diego, CA. ISTA has announced programming—check out the agenda!

Schreiner Group Aims to Be Climate Neutral by 2030

The internationally oriented, family-owned company known for innovative high-tech labels and functional parts is assuming a pioneering role in German industry by setting strategic sustainability goals.

The Starter Kit for the Dove Reusable Body Wash Bottles + Concentrate Refills system comes with either an aluminum or a plastic bottle and one bottle of concentrate.

Dove Debuts Reusable Body Wash Packaging System

Unilever introduces a more eco-friendly packaging option for its Dove Body Wash products, with a reusable system comprising a petite bottle of concentrate paired with a ‘too beautiful to throw away’ refillable, reusable bottle.

MyKirei’s Yuzu Flower Foam Hand Wash comes in a reusable Bottle for Life and dispenses the soap in the shape of a flower.

New Reusable Packaging Systems from Kao Corp. Embody the ‘Beautiful Lifestyle’

With its MyKirei personal care brand, Kao brings to life its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan, launching two reusable packaging systems, one featuring a decorative holder and one with an inclusive container design.

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10 Global Pharmaceutical Companies Launched First-of-its-Kind Supplier Program to Advance Climate Action

Launched in Nov 2021, the collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the pharma value chain. Schneider Electric is set to design and deliver global program, convened by partner Carnstone.

Hill reports that the Clamtainer has cut packaging time by 35% per single use.

Label Manufacturer Increases Efficiency and Decreases Manpower with Clamshell Packaging

The recycle-ready, stackable clamshell container is easier to use and stocks well in hospitals and pharmacies.

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Hoffmann Neopac Signs Partnership Deal With Saperatec

Working together, the two will reduce the waste generated by aluminum barrier laminate tubes by breaking down the multilayer composite materials to enable a high level of material recycling.

Beetle-Inspired Retrofit Saves Water in the Plant

An MIT-spinoff invented a retrofit—inspired by a desert beetle—to capture and recycle vapor from cooling tower plumes, saving water and cutting costs.

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Constantia Flexibles Recognized With an ‘A’ Score for Climate Protection Measures

Constantia Flexibles has been awarded for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), securing a spot on its ‘A List.’