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Primex Launches Bio-based Prime Sulapac Sheets

2 days ago | plasticstoday.com | David Hutton

Primex has introduced Prime Sulapac sheets, a bio-based material developed by Helsinki-based Sulapac Ltd. The material serves as an alternative to traditional plastics for packaging applications. The sheets are manufactured using wood from industrial side streams combined with biodegradable biopolymers. "Our key design principle is to create materials that are safe for people and the planet.
Amcor, Metsä Unite for Sustainable Packaging

2 days ago | plasticstoday.com | David Hutton

David Hutton is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience as an editor and writer with daily newspapers and trade publications. A Kent State University graduate, he was born in Canton, OH, and is a lifelong writer. David started his professional career as a reporter and page designer with the Parkersburg Sentinel in Parkersburg, WV. He returned to his hometown, taking a role with the Massillon Independent, where he rose to the position of managing editor.
Bioplastic Innovator Loliware Lands Distribution Deal with Entec

2 days ago | plasticstoday.com | Rick Lingle

Before his current freelance business, Rick Lingle was Senior Technical Editor for PlasticsToday where he worked for seven years. Prior to that he also worked for Packaging Digest for about 20 years, including an earlier stint of nine years in the 1990s. Lingle retired at the end of 2024, but continues to freelance on a limited basis.
Recyclable Deodorant Packaging Debuts

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | Rick Lingle

A more sustainable approach to plastic packaging might be closer than you think — perhaps just an arm’s reach away. Grooming brand Every Man Jack, for instance, has introduced a 100% recyclable deodorant stick made entirely from mono-material polypropylene. The change, announced on Earth Day, is in line with the brand’s mission. “At Every Man Jack, we don’t just talk about sustainability — we live and breathe it in every aspect of our business,” says company CEO Gerry Chesser.
Aaron Packaging Acquires California-Based PET Blow Molder

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | David Hutton

David Hutton is a journalist with more than 25 years of experience as an editor and writer with daily newspapers and trade publications. A Kent State University graduate, he was born in Canton, OH, and is a lifelong writer. David started his professional career as a reporter and page designer with the Parkersburg Sentinel in Parkersburg, WV. He returned to his hometown, taking a role with the Massillon Independent, where he rose to the position of managing editor.
Amcor to Close Former Berry Global Facility in Alabama

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | David Hutton

Amcor, which recently completed its merger with Berry Global, has announced the closure of its plastics manufacturing facility in Lanett, AL. The closure of the former Berry Global facility was officially disclosed through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Alabama Department of Commerce. The facility closure will begin on July 1, 2025, affecting 112 employees through layoffs, according to the notice.
Celanese Unveils Smart Material Selection Search Tool

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore has been with PlasticsToday and its preceding publications Modern Plastics and Injection Molding since 1992, throughout this time based in the Asia Pacific region, including stints in Japan, Australia, and his current location Singapore. His current beat focuses on automotive and mobility. Stephen boasts a short motor racing and rallying career during his younger days in Japan.
Inside UL Research Institutes' Training with Munro on Fighting EV Battery Fires

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | Dan Carney

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world. A member of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year jury, Dan also contributes car reviews to Popular Science magazine, serves on the International Engine of the Year jury, and has judged the collegiate Formula SAE competition.
Expert Insights on Smart Sustainable Packaging

1 week ago | plasticstoday.com | David Hutton

While brands and manufacturers have made strides in designing for recyclability, challenges such as inconsistent collection systems, material contamination, and cost pressures continue to hinder progress. As the industry grapples with shifting regulations and ambitious sustainability targets, experts say smarter design choices are critical to making recycling more efficient and scalable.
How to Add Perforations to Flexible Packaging and Why

2 weeks ago | plasticstoday.com | John Henry

Flexible packaging films are generally impermeable. Some add multiple layers to guarantee this. Impermeability is not always a good thing. Take a carton with a six-sided shrink wrap. As the film is sealed, it traps air inside. When the film tries to shrink, if the air can’t escape, it forms a pillow. Perforations in the film let that air out. There are several ways to add holes to film. Pinwheels are a simple method. The film passes over the pinwheel between unwind and forming stations.