Hard plastic packaging — clam shells and blister packs — have risen in popularity because they provide a high level of product protection. Over time, both producers and consumers have also found ...

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you. By Kim Severson If it seems ...

Whether delivering direct to consumers’ homes or into stores, ensuring that products arrive in perfect condition is crucial. Corrugated boxes safeguard goods throughout their entire journey – from ...

Amazon is changing how it boxes packages, swapping out plastic air pillows with recycled paper, a move the company says is more eco-friendly and will provide just as much protection, "if not better." ...

Unilever says it’s investing significantly at its Global Packaging R&D Centre to develop new sustainable packaging materials and technologies, noting that its investment in materials science and ...

For as much as the design industry exaggerates the narrative and drama around unboxing a product, Kind is one of the few brands in which the packaging really does serve the customer experience. Its ...

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act will curb the plastics that are polluting not only our planet, but also our bodies. A view of a beach covered in plastic waste in the Kwanyar ...

Ingredients present in food packaging can leach into the food. Depending on the materials used, ingredients can leach contaminants that may cause serious health problems. These food packaging ...

Industrial packaging company Greif Corp., which has ambitious plans to dramatically increase both sales and profit, believes plastics will play a key role in that growth. The Delaware, Ohio-based ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

The people of Staten Island once had the dubious distinction of living with the Fresh Kills Landfill — home to what was once the world’s largest garbage dump and a reminder that we live in a throwaway ...