May 2024

Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos, Nigeria, took to Twitter to announce a ban on Styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the state, effective immediately. Vendors and distributors of polystyrene foam packaging were given a three-week window to clear their existing stock before enforcement began. Ministry representatives have been actively engaging with market vendors to raise awareness about the ban and its impending enforcement.

Various companies, including packaging suppliers, are increasingly utilizing the flexibility of 3D printing to explore new opportunities for themselves and their clients. Harpak-ULMA, for instance, now offers a nationwide 3D printing service tailored specifically for thermoform tray package prototyping. This service allows customers to easily, swiftly, and affordably customize their tray designs to suit specific marketing needs and preferences.

Of the more than 700 species of bacteria mingling in your mouth, some are helpful while others can harm dental and gum health. For Dr. Chrystle Cu, co-creator of Cocofloss, flossing is—and always has been—a non-negotiable. Also non-negotiable for Dr. Cu is her commitment to running a sustainable business.

Client research showed that Tropico’s target audience look for a momentary escape from the daily grind over their lunch break. With this in mind, Coley Porter Bell’s creative strategy aimed to provide a moment of mental and physical refreshment, whilst still being recognisably Tropico.

NEUE Water has been consciously conceived for today’s modern, on-the-go lifestyle. As well as its recycled content, the unique ergonomic flat shape of the bottle enables it to fit easily into pockets, bags and seatback storage in planes and trains. Equally important, the bottle’s sturdy construction makes it suitable for refilling for multiple use, and it can be recycled at its end of life.

The packaging solution features a moulded glass bottle with a 15ml capacity, designed to showcase the various colours of the products. A bottle that seamlessly complements the push-button dropper, boasting a high-quality metal shell finish, resulting in a premium dispensing packaging that aligns perfectly with the brand’s positioning.

According to Virospack, the custom packaging design also matches with the brand’s promises, “elevating the beauty routine with elegance and sophistication.”

The cardboard wrap on Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic combination provides stability, so that the cup can be produced with “particularly” thin walls. The packaging producer claims that using less plastic than other solutions delivers a reduced CO2 footprint.

The cup and wrap can be easily separated, facilitating recyclability. As the cup is white or transparent, it produces high-quality recyclates that are not contaminated by ink.