All Design articles – Page 6
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ArticleOver 50 companies pledge to develop harmonised national recycling programme for Switzerland
Swiss Recycling says that over 50 organisations from across the value chain have signed a Pact aiming to introduce a Switzerland-wide harmonised, cost-efficient, and consumer-friendly recycling management system for plastic packaging and beverage cartons.
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Article4evergreen alliance releases guidance on designing packaging for recycling
The 4evergreen alliance has released its Circularity by Design guideline aimed at providing the packaging value chain with clear recommendations for designing fibre-based packaging for recycling from the start of its lifecycle.
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ArticleRedesign with emphasis on efficacy for Unilever deodorant brand
Echo has worked with Rexona, which is owned by Unilever, on a packaging redesign for its anti-perspirant and deodorant ranges with a focus on communicating efficacy and maintaining brand identity across the UK and US markets.
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ArticleHenkel brand relaunch offers more inclusive design and bottles with recycled plastic
Henkel’s Schwarzkopf brand will relaunch its Schauma range from February 2022 with a bottle redesign that allows for clearer and more personal communication with the consumer, as well as lighter bottle bodies containing at least 50% recycled plastic.
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Article‘This is not a trend’: Vault49 on diversity and inclusion in packaging design
Diversity and inclusion are more than a trend – they reflect the reality of consumers’ lives. How can brands keep the momentum of recent progress to boost diversity and inclusion in packaging design, and what still needs to be done?
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
From the trends in e-commerce and reusable packaging to the events that will shape the sustainability agenda for packaging, we highlight some of the key issues facing the industry today.
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ArticleAlbéa unveils two-in-one closure system for tubes
Albéa introduces EcoFusion Top, a two-in-one HDPE cap solution for tubes for personal care applications, which reportedly offers a “significant” weight reduction compared to standard tubes.
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ArticleOptimised FMCG packaging design – all in one place
We spoke with Robert Hughes, co-founder of SCALIZE, a software solution for project teams across the FMCG packaging design process that provides automated analysis of packaging dimensions to help reduce material costs and boost sustainability.
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ArticleA look at innovative packaging solutions in the e-commerce space
Beatriz Gonçalves, materials engineer and coauthor of the Intelligence Brief, discusses the importance of packaging innovations that can enhance supply chain issues, branding, and sustainability goals.
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ArticleAccessible self-sealing upgrade for P&G washing up liquid bottle
Dawn, a Procter & Gamble brand, has today introduced its Dawn EZ-Squeeze, a new inverted bottle with a patented no-flip cap technology, which offers easier and more accessible dispensing of washing up liquid.
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ArticleWaddington Europe launches monomaterial recyclable meat tray
Waddington Europe, a division of Novolex, is set to introduce a new tray for meat, fish, and poultry products that is recyclable and does not require a polyethylene (PE) layer or adhesive coating.
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ArticleThe elastic band solution shrinking plastic bottles and expanding recycling efficiency
ECOAMS PLANET’s Bakbuk solution uses a recyclable elastic band to shrink PET beverage bottles, reportedly reducing the volume by 80% and lowering the transit time and expenditure associated with recycling for both consumers and companies.
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ArticleStandard complete pack and closure solution developed by Berry
A new standard design launched by Berry M&H provides a complete pack and closure solution for cleaning products such as washing up liquids and rinse aids, while giving companies the opportunity to personalise the bottle to their own requirements.
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ArticleGlobal launch of Samsung eco-packaging expansion slated for 2022
Samsung has announced that its 2022 sustainability initiatives will include packaging a wider range of home appliances with its eco-packaging boxes, which can be upcycled into small furniture, and using recycled materials in its interior packaging.
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ArticleNon-removable adhesive labelling solutions gain conditional RecyClass approval
Avery Dennison and UPM Raflatac have reportedly been granted limited compatibility approval by RecyClass for respective non-removable adhesive solutions geared at advancing the recyclability of HDPE packaging.
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ArticleNew stackable jar released by Berry
Berry Global has unveiled a new stackable jar that can help to save space on retail shelves, through e-commerce channels, and in the home with a matching container and closure solution.
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ArticleWhat can we expect from packaging design in 2022?
Pentawards has released a report identifying the key trends that could influence packaging design in 2022, with topics ranging from storytelling to sustainability to social justice.
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ArticleThe universal symbol system making beauty products accessible to blind consumers
We spoke with Victoria Watts, founder of VictoriaLand Beauty and creator of the CyR.U.S. System of universal symbols for tactile product engagement, about the importance of accessible cosmetic packaging for blind and partially sighted consumers.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2021 winners secure WorldStar recognition
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has revealed the winners of WorldStar 2022, for which packages are eligible to enter if they have already received a national or regional award such as Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards.
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ArticleOutlook for 2022: Trends and disruptive innovations
As we move ever closer to a new year, it’s time to ask what kinds of trends, priorities and disruptive innovations we can expect 2022 to bring.