Amazon is eliminating its plastic air cushion package fillers, and Aldi is creating paper bands for produce items, both the latest steps in a wave of eco-friendly packaging developments.
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Logomark Strikes Strategic Partnership with RovR Products
Logomark announced a partnership with Colorado-based RovR Products, whose flagship items are wheeled coolers.
Read MoreDelta Apparel Shutters DTG2Go Division
Delta Apparel closed the print-on-demand, direct-to-garment operation on June 13, with 115 employees reportedly losing their jobs.
Read MoreTech Print Disruption Rears in Digital Retail Labels & Online Tax Forms
There were a few pieces of news this week affecting the print industry status quo. Walmart revealed that it will introduce electronic labels for its aisles to be able to change displayed labels and prices within seconds. At the same time, the IRS announced the continued shift away from paper tax forms that need to…
Read MoreOrbus Visual Communications Adds Four New Products
Orbus Visual Communications, Woodridge, IL, announced a new group of products and solutions that it will be offering for the display and trade show categories. The announcement included the following new products: Vector Fast Frame Collapsible SEG Frames & Light Boxes Hybrid Pro Modular Kits and Counters Economy Banners Dimensional and Channel Letters [caption id=”attachment_141325″…
Read MoreFTC Sues Adobe Over Termination Fees, Cancellation Hurdles
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Adobe and two of its executives, saying the maker of Creative Cloud is deceiving consumers by hiding hefty termination fees and strategically putting up roadblocks that make canceling a subscription difficult. The FTC says the actions of the software maker, David Wadhwani, president of the firm’s digital media…
Read MoreDelta Apparel Suspends Operations at Honduras Facility
Counselor Top 40 supplier Delta Apparel (asi/49172) is suspending operations at its manufacturing plant in Honduras, a move that will reportedly affect 2,413 employees. The shutdown, which will last at least 120 days, is a result of ongoing liquidity challenges that have come amid a time of plummeting sales, steep loses, and high-profile executive departures that reportedly have…
Read MoreBurger King Expands Reusable Drinkware Program in Europe
In the hunt for more environmentally friendly packaging and food products, restaurants and other food-industry businesses have been trying to hit a moving target sort of. The legislation changes and varies from state to state and country to country. And legislation is more concrete – consumer habits are even more challenging to meet. But companies…
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Greenwashing Lawsuit Brought Against Nike
The case drew attention among marketers in promo and beyond due to claims – had they been substantiated – that could have affected sustainability narratives tied to certain products, including apparel.
Read MoreGoogle Pledges Plastic-Free Packaging by 2025, Shares Guide for Others To Follow
Tech brands like Google and HP are turning to paper products to make their packaging more sustainable.
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