Crazy About Packaging: Conversations with the C.A.P. Pack

🎙️ In this month’s episode, we explore the process, sustainability, and innovations of thermoforming 🗣️ Join the C.A.P. Pack and special guest, Conor Carlin, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in plastics and packaging, as he discusses the intricacies of thermoforming. Conor brings a wealth of knowledge from his international work and his current role as the president of SPE. 📦...

🔍 In our latest episode of "Crazy About Packaging," we dive deep into the world of plastics, unraveling the misconceptions and uncovering the truths with our guest, Dr. Chris DeArmitt, PhD, FRSC, FIMMM. With his extensive background as a plastic materials consultant, PhD chemist, and author of "The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future," Dr. DeArmitt brings a wealth of...

🚀 Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of aseptic packaging in the latest episode of Crazy About Packaging! This episode, we're peeling back the layers of this crucial process that keeps our food safe and extends its shelf life. Here's what you can expect: 🔍 Can I Recycle That? Join Natalie as she challenges us with the ultimate question: can you recycle a polystyrene pudding cup...

🎙️ Introduction to Hot Fill Packaging: Dive into the world of hot fill packaging with our latest episode. Discover what hot fill is, its significance, and how it's revolutionizing the packaging industry. 🌟 Featured Segment - Can I Recycle That?: Join Natalie as she challenges Jonathan and Mike with a hot fill packaged product - an applesauce cup. Find out if it's recyclable and the key ch...

In this episode, dive into a critical environmental issue. We're tackling the pervasive problem of plastic food packaging waste and exploring innovative solutions through the lens of the circular economy. This episode, guest host Scott Trenor from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, an expert with over 15 years in the field of plastics recycling, joins us. Key Highlights: 🔄 Circular Economy...

In Episode 11 of the Crazy About Packaging (C.A.P.) Pack Podcast, we dive into the transformative journey of the global food packaging industry towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious practices. This episode explores the industry's pivot away from harmful chemicals and plastics towards safer, cleaner packaging alternatives. Key Highlights: ♻️ The Definition of Clean Material...

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Crazy About Packaging podcast, we're taking a deep dive into a groundbreaking material solution that's poised to revolutionize the food packaging industry: Resource Efficient Barrier Alternative, or RE-BA. Join us in Episode 10 as we explore the incredible potential of RE-BA and its profound impact on food packaging safety and sustainability. Sneak Peek for...

🎙️ Podcast Summary: The Future of Food Packaging Innovation 🌟 Join us for an insightful journey into the ever-evolving world of food packaging! In our latest podcast episode, the C.A.P. Pack welcomes a special guest host, Zach Muscato, a seasoned expert in the packaging industry, to explore the dynamic changes and promising horizons in this vital sector. 🌍 Challenges Faced by the Food Packaging...

In this episode of "Crazy About Packaging", discover RE-BA, ICPG's innovative barrier food packaging solution, short for "Resource-Efficient Barrier Alternative." In collaboration with XPP, RE-BA forms a unique barrier through a specialized path, focusing on oxygen transmission and moisture resistance. The outcome is a versatile material combining XPP's advantages – sus...

Food waste is a massive problem that affects people around the globe — and accounts for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.  In our latest episode of the Crazy About Packaging podcast, the C.A.P Pack takes on the topic of food waste: what causes it, what problems arise from food waste, and how we can address it with more thoughtful food packaging and longer shelf life.

Around the world, governments are taking a keen interest in sustainability and food-safety — which means they’re implementing regulations that have a big impact on the packaging industry. Whether it’s California or the UK, sustainable food packaging regulations and those related to chemicals in food packaging are already having a big effect on manufacturers. In our latest episode of the Crazy Abou...

CPG manufacturers around the world have several great reasons to replace polystyrene packaging materials: Sustainability Cost-effectiveness Improving process efficiency Product functionality Consumer safety Considerations must be made for each step in the process, from pre-production all the way to “end of life” recycling, and every one of them is important. Even the smallest oversight can become...

Companies in the food packaging industry are starting to recognize the name “XPP.” This 100% polypropylene rigid packaging solution is the ideal replacement for polystyrene (PS) in thermoformed & form-fill-seal (FFS) food packaging applications. If you’re wondering what makes XPP so revolutionary, then you’re in luck. The C.A.P. Pack is back to answer these questions and more. In episode four...

The demand for sustainable packaging and increased recycling is both understandable and reasonable. However, it is a surprisingly complex issue that affects every aspect of the packaging industry, such as processing, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of consumer packaged goods. The C.A.P. Pack returns for episode 3 to discuss the scope of challenges in recycling a variety of plastics...

Polystyrene (PS) has a long and successful history in the world of packaging. It has been the gold standard for rigid thermoformed food and medical packaging applications. In episode two, the C.A.P. Pack has assembled to talk about the history of polystyrene, the characteristics that make it so extraordinary, and why so many people and organizations have decided that it needs to go. They also dive...

We’re excited to launch our latest venture, the Crazy About Packaging (C.A.P.) podcast, where we’ll cover all the latest news in the packaging industry. Want a sneak peek of our first episode? Here are some of the highlights: Who is ICPG? Learn how ICPG has grown from our inception to becoming a true solutions provider. We strive to understand, innovate, and bring great solutions to the market. Wh...