- In June 2024, Keystone Folding Box Co. launched Push-Pak, a new line of paper-based blister packs designed for the pharmaceutical industry. These blister wallets feature a push-through opening system and are made from tear-resistant paperboard, offering F=1 child resistance while remaining easy to open for seniors. Push-Pak uses up to 75% less plastic than traditional blister packaging, making it a more eco-friendly alternative. The compact design improves transport efficiency, supports medication adherence, and aligns with the industry’s growing focus on sustainable packaging solutions
- In March 2024, Amcor partnered with PFM Packaging Machinery to launch AmPrima®, a lightweight, flexible mono-PE material with robust barrier properties designed to preserve product freshness and extend shelf life. Developed for applications including sterile products, AmPrima offers puncture resistance, seal strength, and heat resistance, making it ideal for high-speed packaging lines. This collaboration reflects a growing industry shift toward sustainable, high-performance packaging solutions. AmPrima is recycle-ready, aligning with upcoming regulatory standards and Amcor’s commitment to making all packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
- In March 2024, Berry Global partnered with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) to develop a recyclable barrier solution for thermoformed items, plastic tubes, jars, and bottles using MXD6, a high-performance barrier resin created by MGC. This EVOH-free material offers up to 12% loading, strong oxygen barrier properties, and compatibility with polypropylene recycling streams, earning Critical Guidance recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR). The collaboration aims to advance sustainable packaging technologies for applications including sterile products, reducing both plastic waste and food spoilage
- In February 2024, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare joined the Blister Pack Collective, a sustainability initiative formed by PA Consulting and PulPac to develop recyclable fiber-based blister packs. These packs utilize Dry Molded Fiber technology, offering a paper-recyclable alternative to traditional PVC-based pharmaceutical packaging. The collaboration aims to reduce the over 100,000 tonnes of plastic used annually in medicine packaging, significantly lowering CO₂ emissions and water usage. Sanofi’s involvement underscores the industry’s growing commitment to plastic-free, eco-friendly packaging solutions, especially for sterile pharmaceutical applications
- In January 2023, Nelipak added Eastman Renew's materials for sterile medical device packaging. The company utilized Eastman's Easter Renew 6763 to produce rigid thermoformed sterile barrier packaging, becoming the first healthcare packaging manufacturer to use this material for Class 2 and Class 3 medical packaging applications. This development emphasizes the adoption of sustainable materials in sterile packaging
