Packaura
/ August 18, 2026
The little chasing-arrows triangle on a package doesn’t mean much. It’s a resin identification code, not a promise that your curbside truck will take it — and mixing up the two is the single biggest reason recycling bins get contaminated and, in the worst cases,
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Packaura
/ August 11, 2026
A product that looks perfect in photos but arrives cracked, dented, or rattling loose in an oversized box costs you more than a replacement shipment — it costs trust. Packaging failures are one of the most preventable sources of returns and bad reviews, yet most
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Packaura
/ August 11, 2026
That small triangle with a number stamped into the bottom of a bottle, tub, or clamshell is one of the most misunderstood symbols in packaging. Most people read it as a recycling promise. It isn’t — and knowing the difference can save your business from
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Packaura
/ July 19, 2026
Walk down any grocery aisle and you’ll see two very different metal cans doing the same job: keeping food shelf-stable for months or years. What most shoppers call a “tin can” is almost always tin-plated steel, while soda and beer cans are aluminum. They look
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Packaura
/ June 27, 2026
Packaging engineer career trajectories span CPG brand owners, contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and consulting firms — with emerging specializations in sustainability, regulatory compliance, and digital print technology commanding premium compensation. From entry-level production engineer to VP of Packaging Innovation, the field offers diverse pathways for
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Packaura
/ June 4, 2026
Pet food packaging must satisfy a uniquely demanding set of requirements: 12-18 month shelf life on fat-rich kibble, premium shelf appeal in a category where humanization drives purchase decisions, freezer-burn protection on frozen raw diets, and increasingly aggressive sustainability targets from major retailers. This guide
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Packaura
/ May 19, 2026
California EPR requirements under SB 54 fundamentally restructure how producers fund and manage packaging waste in the country’s largest consumer market. With initial fee schedules taking effect in 2027 and full implementation by 2032, brands selling into California — from CPG giants to ecommerce sellers
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Packaura
/ April 20, 2026
Packaging news April 2026 is defined by hard deadlines and consolidation: CD&R closed its $10.3B take-private of Sealed Air on April 9, ProAmpac finalized its TC Transcontinental flexible packaging pickup, an EPR reporting deadline looms on May 31, and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste
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Packaura
/ October 9, 2025
Finding the right box, bottle, or mailer used to mean weeks of emailing suppliers, chasing quotes, and comparing spreadsheets by hand. A packaging sourcing platform replaces that with one place to brief your packaging, see comparable quotes, and vet suppliers on lead time, minimums, and
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Packaura
/ September 16, 2025
Sustainability has become the heartbeat of the packaging industry in 2025. Today’s consumers are not just buying products — they are buying into values, and eco-friendly packaging has become one of the clearest indicators of a brand’s commitment to those values. Shoppers now expect recyclable,
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Packaura
/ September 10, 2025
Recycling plastics and glass packaging is one of the most impactful steps the packaging industry can take toward a sustainable future. As global waste continues to rise and consumers demand greener solutions, brands and manufacturers must rethink how materials are sourced, used, and recovered. At
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