Social Impact
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Weight-loss drugs keep gaining traction – is that a blessing or a curse for the packaging industry? We dive deeper into the implications of smaller portion sizes, pharmaceutical safety practices versus circular packaging initiatives, supply chain traceability, and more.
Nestlé chief executive blames Trump for sustainability silence
Nestlé’s chief executive allegedly blames President Donald Trump for the brand’s public silence on sustainability, telling employees that he remains committed to net zero emissions.
What the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, with potential implications for the packaging industry – including access to marine genetic resources like seaweed and mandatory environmental impact assessments for shipping activities.
Do consumers demand too much?
The success or failure of a sustainability-minded packaging design can ultimately hinge on consumer participation, but do they hold impossible expectations? In this edition of the Brief, we delve into the most controversial packaging alterations in recent years, consider why consumers responded so poorly, and ask the important question: is the demand for convenience holding us back?
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for consumers with reading challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and more.
Plain packaging could discourage teenagers from buying vapes, say researchers
Research led by University College London and King’s College London suggests that selling vape pods in plain packaging could dissuade young people from buying them – but the same cannot be said for adult consumers.
What are the key factors in a successful deposit return system?
A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a successful deposit return system while delving deeper into the social, economic, and practical contexts affecting return rates.
McDonald’s Happy Meal box becomes canvas to ‘draw how you feel’
McDonald’s and BBC Children in Need have debuted blank Happy Meal boxes to encourage children to express their emotions through art and start mental health conversations.
Sustainability definitions and performance concerns hinder packaging progress
McKinsey’s latest research identifies six key barriers companies face when considering sustainability-minded packaging materials, including performance concerns, limited market supply, and different definitions of sustainability.
Social Impact
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Nestlé chief executive blames Trump for sustainability silence
What the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
Do consumers demand too much?
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
A status report on GLP-1 packaging: sizing, safety, security, and more
Nestlé chief executive blames Trump for sustainability silence
What the High Seas Treaty means for packaging: from substrates to shipping
Do consumers demand too much?
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline