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Packaura
/ May 16, 2026
Color psychology in packaging drives shelf attention, perceived quality, and category fit faster than any other design variable. Studies from the University of Loyola and the Institute for Color Research show consumers form unconscious product judgments within 90 seconds of first viewing — and color
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Packaura
/ May 14, 2026
Mono-material packaging has emerged as the dominant design strategy for brands targeting recyclability gains under EPR fee schedules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. By eliminating multi-substrate laminates that confound material recovery facilities, mono-material structures unlock recycling stream eligibility, reduce EPR liability, and
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Packaura
/ May 12, 2026
Cold chain packaging for pharmaceuticals must hold tightly controlled temperature ranges — typically 2°C to 8°C for vaccines and biologics, or -20°C to -80°C for mRNA products — across multi-day shipments through global logistics networks. A single excursion outside the validated range can void million-dollar
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Packaura
/ May 10, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is squarely focused on the May 31 EPR Annual Supply Report deadline, now three weeks out. This week brought a wave of last-minute compliance guidance from Circular Action Alliance, fresh PFAS enforcement signals from the EU, and updated fee modeling from
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Packaura
/ May 9, 2026
Refillable packaging systems have moved from niche eco-positioning to mainstream brand strategy as L’Oréal, Unilever, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble pilot refill programs across personal care, cleaning, and beauty categories. With EPR fee schedules in the EU and U.S. punishing single-use packaging, refillables now offer
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Packaura
/ May 7, 2026
Cannabis packaging compliance sits at the intersection of evolving state regulations, child-resistance mandates, and rapidly shifting sustainability expectations from regulators in California, New York, and a dozen other adult-use markets. Brands that misread the rulebook face product recalls, license suspensions, and six-figure fines. This guide
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Packaura
/ May 5, 2026
PET bottle specifications drive cost, line speed, and shelf appeal across beverage, personal care, and household chemical categories. Whether you are sourcing 16.9 oz still water bottles in 9.5 gram weights or 64 oz HDPE-blended dairy containers with PET overcaps, the gauge details determine whether
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Packaura
/ May 4, 2026
Creating effective packaging prototypes is the bridge between a concept sketch and a production-ready package that performs on shelf, survives distribution, and connects with consumers. Packaging prototypes reduce risk by exposing design flaws, validating functionality, and generating stakeholder buy-in before committing to expensive tooling and
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Packaura
/ May 4, 2026
Packaging news May 2026 is dominated by one date: May 31, when producers in California, Colorado, and Oregon must file their Annual Supply Reports with Circular Action Alliance. With the EPR clock ticking, this week brought a flood of guidance, fee modeling, and material-choice debate.
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Packaura
/ May 1, 2026
Sustainable packaging certifications provide third-party verification that packaging materials and processes meet defined environmental standards. In a market flooded with vague green claims and self-declared eco-labels, credible sustainable packaging certifications like FSC, SFI, and How2Recycle give brands a defensible way to communicate their environmental commitments
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