All E-commerce articles
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ArticleResults of Aldi and Ocado’s in-store and online refill trials revealed
Refillable packaging trials run by Aldi and Ocado under GoUnpackaged’s Refill Coalition achieved in-store refill rates of up to 57%, while 86% of vessels were returned without deposit incentives – with refillables reportedly exceeding the environmental performance of single-use in only two cycles.
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ArticleGuidelines for eco-conscious e-commerce packaging developed in Singapore
Hoped to guide businesses into rethinking their e-commerce packaging for environmental benefits, a set of guidelines have been released by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, Singapore Post, and the National Environment Agency’s Alliance for Action on Packaging Waste Reduction for the E-Commerce Sector.
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ArticleMcKinsey delves into the ‘untapped potential’ of unboxing experiences
A new article from McKinsey considers how consumer goods companies can design their packaging to appeal to consumer desires, provide a positive unboxing experience, and facilitate minimal but easy returns – and how high-ranking executives can unite packaging teams across their organizations.
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ArticlePackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: the deadlines you need to know
As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force, we have compiled all its essential deadlines into one list, starting with this year’s expectations and looking all the way out to 2040.
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ArticleNew Recyclability Evaluation Protocol published by 4evergreen
The 4evergreen alliance has released a new version of the Recyclability Evaluation Protocol providing a standardised protocol for evaluating recyclability, supporting regulatory compliance, and offering data-driven recommendations for improving packaging design and recycling processes.
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ArticleDS Smith teams up with V. Roubis for fibre-based e-commerce solution
DS Smith has partnered with V. Roubis, creator of bfresh spitiko, to develop fibre-based e-commerce packaging for three sets of existing juice products produced in glass bottles.
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ArticleRanpak’s automated pad and void fill solutions to relieve operators of labour
Ranpak has combined automation and protective paper technology into three integrated solutions that apply recyclable and biodegradable pads or void fill to e-commerce and industrial packages, seeking to reduce the labour and training required of human operators.
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ArticleDS Smith aims to simplify e-commerce packaging with new tape solution
DS Smith has launched its TapeBack solution designed to eliminate the need for single-use plastic tear strips in e-commerce packaging, using one glue strip for two e-commerce shipments.
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Article‘First’ packaging-and-label-free shipping pilot conducted by bpost
A pilot project run by bpost allows customers to post items without packaging or labels by delivering them to and collecting them from lockers accessed via smartphone.
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ArticleReusable smart label from Giesecke+Devrient unlocks IoT tracking and more
Giesecke+Devrient has revealed the reusable, ‘ultra-thin’ G+D Smart Label, which embeds IoT features into a package and enables location tracking, tamper protection, proof of delivery, and more.
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ArticleFresh and recycled fibres combined in Stora Enso’s bag and mailer paper
Stora Enso is blending fresh and recycled fibres into its new Optima RF paper, which is intended to help retail and e-commerce companies meet internal and legislative sustainability goals.
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ArticleeBay petitions to update EPR rules and protect SMEs on the Single Market
eBay is leading a petition to ensure that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules do not restrict small business’ access to the European Single Market. It calls for a single point of registration and declaration; exemption or de minimis for micro-companies; and permission for online marketplaces to declare products to EPR organizations.
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ArticleSame-day fulfilment and less void fill unlocked with SEE’s retention packaging
With SEE’s new retention packaging system, e-commerce and fulfilment companies are expected to meet demand for same-day deliveries while eliminating unnecessary void material.
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ArticleRoyal Mail takes on Movopack’s returnable e-commerce packaging
The Royal Mail postal system is adopting Movopack’s returnable packaging solution – believed to cut CO2 emissions by 84% compared to single-use packaging – following a £2 million (€2,402,070) funding round.
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ArticleHugo Beck seeks improved capacity and output speed with new packaging line
Hugo Beck recently collaborated with an instant noodle producer to implement its servo X packaging line, aiming to improve the company’s packaging capacity and meet its demands for rapid output.
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ArticleMondi introduces Czech Republic extrusion line for food and industrial solutions
Mondi has announced the start-up of its new extrusion line at Mondi Coating Štĕti (Czech Republic) for applications in food, non-food and industrial areas, aiming to meet growing demand for paper-based solutions.
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Article‘One-touch’ automated e-fulfilment line unveiled by Ferag and Sparck
Ferag and Sparck Technologies have designed a continuous, ‘one-touch’ process to prepare boxes automatically, from order-picking to dispatch, in a ‘first’ for the e-commerce industry.
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ArticleAntalis mails products in paper-based strapping and documents enclosed wallets
Antalis Packaging has added recyclable, biodegradable paper strapping and paper-based documents enclosed wallets to its e-commerce portfolio, hoping to replace unnecessary single-use plastics with sustainability-minded solutions.
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ArticleSealed Air launches new flexible printing solution for e-commerce packaging
Sealed Air has developed a new on-demand printing system for late-stage, customised printing on protective packaging.
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ArticleMillennials claim to champion sustainability, but do the statistics tell a different story?
Millennials are widely regarded as champions of eco-consciousness, often demanding that brands align with their values on sustainability. However, in a world where 30% of items purchased online are returned, with millennials at the forefront of this trend, is this perception truly accurate? Jenna Pollard, a Data Analyst at Visualsoft, takes a look at the numbers.