Environmental investment group claims win in Tyson packaging vote
Tyson Foods urged shareholders to vote against a plastic packaging plan from a green investment group, outlining steps it was taking to reduce its plastics and packaging footprint.
Tekni-Plex Launches Foam Polypropylene Food Trays
Wayne, PA-based Tekni-Plex Consumer Products is expanding packaging options for fresh meat and produce packers with the launch of foam polypropylene (FPP) food trays. The company reports that a major wholesale company is the first customer to use the FPP trays at retail, for meat. Designed for fresh food products such as meat, poultry, pork, fruits, and vegetables, the foam PP trays are a drop-in replacement for conventional foam polystyrene…
Super Bowl Ads: Liquid Death Wants to 'Murder Your Thirst' and 'Kill Plastic Pollution' in One Gulp
Whaaat? That was the reaction of one tweeter to the Liquid Death ad during the Super Bowl. Said ad, which is embedded here, showed a group of preteens partying, “breaking the law” in the parlance of the 30-second spot, while chugging Liquid Death from tallboy aluminum cans. Don’t be alarmed, though: Liquid Death is just water that will “murder your thirst” and, incidentally, “kill plastic pollution.” The ad probably raised…
Teijin Automotive names Chris Twining president of North American unit
Teijin Automotive Technologies has named Chris Twining, its current chief operating officer, as president of Teijin Automotive Technologies North America, effective April 1.
I Was Okay Living in the Culvert until the City Made Me Move
Recently, I provided a workshop to a group of professionals working to reduce instability in their county. When we were discussing housing, I overheard a participant say that one of her clients told her he was doing great living in the culvert until the city made him move. Housing problems can take a huge hit on your employees. This hit creates instability and plays into our employees’ ability to arrive…
Who’s Afraid of a Global Plastic Treaty?
At the end of this month, the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2) will resume live in Nairobi and online. One of the agenda items, which has been gaining a lot of traction leading up to the gathering, is a global plastic treaty. There is significant interest in a UN treaty, according to Planet Tracker, with 161 countries and some of the world’s largest brand owners…
Coca-Cola Commits to Bold Reusable Packaging Goal
During its Q4 and full-year 2021 earnings report yesterday, Coca-Cola announced a new global goal to reach 25% reusable packaging by 2030. The company defines reusable packaging as refillable containers for dispensed/fountain drinks along with refillable or returnable glass and plastic bottles. Complementing its World Without Waste program, the new initiative will reduce the company’s carbon footprint while aligning with consumer preferences for sustainable packaging options, said Coca-Cola. In 2020,…
M. Holland gazes into the future to plan for trends
Before we get too far into 2022, let’s check in with leading materials distributor M. Holland Co., where its market experts have offered predictions for the year.
LG Chem plans strategic growth of elastomer film capacity
LG Chem is looking to become the second largest producer of polyolefin elastomer film for solar power panels by increasing its production capacity.
US-Canada border closure adding more costs, concerns for suppliers
Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and Chrysler plants have all seen shutdowns due to the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit. As a result, some suppliers are cutting shifts, while tools bound for elsewhere in North America are stuck at shops.