Sustainable packaging is now a standard part of product offerings, and consumers expect to have some kinds of green initiatives from the brands they purchase. Many articles focus on what packaging is the best for the environment. But what does sustainable packaging mean? Are they the same for everyone? Do brands have to choose one…
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Looking for a Liquid Pouch? 3 Reasons why you cannot just add a spout to a dry pouch
What is a liquid flexible pouch? For many years, flexible pouches have been associated with dry products mainly used for foods such as coffee, cereal, and dog treats. However, in recent years, liquid pouches are being adopted in various applications, from personal care to automobile products, because of their sustainability benefits. Even though dry…
Read MoreMonomaterial CUBITAINER® Closed-Loop Recycling
CUBITAINER® is a fully recyclable monomaterial bulk liquid container. CUBITAINER® has a wide range of applications, from food and beverage to pharmaceutical and industrial chemicals. Since it is made of 100% polyethylene, ZACROS is working on CUBITAINER® to CUBITAINER® recycling to support the growing demands. Recycling has been one of the most critical elements for…
Read MoreMONOSOLUTIONS™ Vol. 2 – Stand-up pouch, sustainable liquid pouch
Shifts in sustainability needs have lead many industries to use more environmentally friendly packaging. This trend extends to personal and home care products, as many of them tend to be liquids. The stand-up pouch has become one of the most common sustainable packaging options. A stand-up pouch reduces the overall carbon footprint significantly compared to…
Read MoreMONOSOLUTIONS™ Vol. 1 – CUBITAINER®, sustainable bulk liquid container
Packaging sustainability is not solely a concern for Business to Consumer (B2C) but also for Business-to-Business (B2B) products. Many industries, including coatings, inks, agriculture, and industrial chemicals, are switching to flexible packaging in order to improve their overall carbon footprint. Packaging goes through many processes before they are filled with products. Although some companies have…
Read MoreIntroducing Sustainable monomaterial flexible packaging series – MONOSOLUTIONS™
In recent years, the word “sustainable” has become popular, and environmental measures are now recognized as opportunities and risks for corporate management beyond the framework of ESG. Flexible packaging has gain popularity due to its low environmental impact. ZACROS recently introduced monomaterial packaging series called MONOSOLUTIONS™. The MONOSOLUTIONS™ series product line includes sachet, Flowpack, spout…
Read MoreZACROS Monomaterial Flowpack as a PACK EXPO Technology Excellence Award Finalist
An innovative sustainable liquid flexible packaging solution ZACROS AMERICA, INC., has been notified by PACK EXPO that its latest mono-material flexible pouch is a finalist in the 2021 Pack Expo Technology Excellence Awards Personal Care/Pharma category. The competition recognizes the newest innovative technology that has not previously been shown at a PACK EXPO. Monomaterial…
Read MoreCap Supply and Foil Cap Change Announcement
Dear Valued Customer, This letter is pursuant to the notification sent on May 19, 2021 regarding a disruption to the supply of 38-400 SPI closures from our supplier, Berry Plastics. As previously stated, Berry Plastics supply issues are the result of a shortage of the polypropylene resin used in the manufacture of the cap…
Read More3 steps to get closer to be a sustainable brand with packaging
With the increasing consumers’ environmental awareness, brands are putting more effort into becoming more sustainable companies. While it is difficult to change the product itself, the packaging, on the other hand, is more flexible to adjust. Therefore, product packaging became a critical sustainability point for many brands. Despite hygiene and safety being the main focuses…
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