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For many years, packaging sustainability discussions focused primarily on recyclability. Today, that conversation is changing. As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs expand across North America and the European Union implements the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), policymakers are increasingly asking a different question: How can we reduce packaging before it becomes waste? The most…

When packaging decisions are evaluated, discussions often focus on material costs, product protection, branding, and sustainability. Yet one of the largest packaging inefficiencies is not the package itself. It is the empty space that moves through the supply chain before a product is ever filled.   For decades, bottles, jugs, and pails have been the…

For much of the past decade, packaging sustainability discussions have focused on recyclability. Brands have worked to increase recycled content, improve recyclability claims, and develop packaging that aligns with evolving recycling guidelines. Today, the conversation is beginning to shift. As EPR programs expand across North America and PPWR enters implementation in Europe, policymakers are increasingly…

When evaluating packaging for liquid products, companies often compare two primary options: rigid packaging such as drums, jugs, and bottles, or flexible packaging such as pouches and film-related packaging. But what if the best solution is neither? For some liquid applications, neither rigid nor fully flexible packaging offers the right balance of performance and efficiency. This is…

In semiconductor and contamination-sensitive industries, packaging plays a critical role in protecting products not only from the external environment, but also from interactions with the packaging itself. ZACROS’ Clean Pack solutions are designed specifically for this environment. That foundation dates back to 1914, when ZACROS first began developing film-based products. By the late 1980s, the company had…

Many products sold in the US, including cosmetics and personal care brands have long relied on overseas packaging suppliers. This global sourcing model has enabled access to scale and competitive cost structures. For many brands, it remains an essential part of their supply chain. Overseas suppliers themselves are not the problem. In fact, many deliver excellent quality…

Why recyclability alone does not protect your product, cost structure, or brand Packaging decisions for liquid products are often framed as straightforward choices: plastic or glass, bottle or pouch, recyclable or not. In practice, these decisions are rarely simple. For companies managing liquids whether cosmetics, personal care, home care, chemicals, or industrial products, the wrong packaging…

When brands talk about refill pouches, the discussion almost always centers on sustainability. Less plastic. Lower carbon footprint. Reduced waste. Sustainability matters but it is not the whole story. In reality, refill pouches change buying behavior in ways that go well beyond environmental impact. We call this the Refill Pouch Benefit Cycle and it is increasingly…