Sustainability & ESG
FSC, eco paper, low-carbon print and ESG storytelling — make sustainability a brand asset
- Audience
- Brand Owners・Corporate Buyers・Designers・Marketers
- FSC
- Sustainable Paper
- Eco-Friendly Packaging
- Green Printing
- Carbon Footprint
- Carbon Reduction
- ESG
- Regulations & Certification
- Brand Communication
World Packaging Day: Look Beyond Packaging Materials for Sustainability
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) designated September 6 as World Packaging Day, inviting industry and consumers to rethink packaging functions. Brands can translate sustainability from vague green claims into concrete procurement decisions across materials, printing, recycling, and communication
How Should You Choose Single-Material Packaging? New Supply-Chain Rules for PP Pouches, PET Bottles, and Tape
Through case studies from Südpack, Indorama, and Virginia Tech, see how recyclable single-material packaging is moving from concept to mass production, rewriting the rules for material selection, printing workflows, and recycling chains so designers and printers can put it to work right away
How Coffee By-products Become Sustainable Printing Ink
Coffee roasting waste is no longer limited to energy recovery. It has been converted into high-value water-based printing ink that has been successfully used on flexographic paper bags. This article explains the circular pathway, giving Taiwan's small and medium-sized printers and brand clients a practical new green option
Flexible Packaging Supply Chains in Flux: Two Procurement Warnings from the ABG and Shell Deals
European equipment makers are pulling their technical centers to the production front line, while upstream raw material giants are consolidating through acquisitions. These two seemingly parallel trends are reshaping global flexible packaging procurement. Taiwan's brands and printers need to read these structural signals and adjust their equipment and packaging material strategies before it's too late
Mono-material vs. Multilayer Films: How Do You Choose? Breaking Down the Recycling and Barrier Dilemma in Flexible Packaging
The EU and China are tightening plastic packaging standards in tandem. With high-barrier multilayer films hard to recycle and mono-material structures offering less protection, Taiwanese export brands and printers need to establish a material-selection framework early, finding a practical balance between environmental regulations and product shelf life
The End of Converted Printers? 3 Key Takeaways on Roland's Desktop DTF System
Over the past few years, converted printers drove DTF printing costs to rock bottom, but they left print shops struggling with inconsistent quality. Roland DG rolled out the compact BY2-20, signaling that major manufacturers are officially stepping into the desktop DTF market. This short-run, high-mix business is moving from competing on price to winning on stability
Green Packaging Goes Overseas into Turbulence: California Label Law Stalled, What's Next?
California's strict recycling‑label bill SB 343 hit a legal roadblock, leaving U.S. packaging regulations in a patchwork fight among states. The clash not only reflects domestic politics but also hits Taiwanese export brands' packaging costs and compliance risk. This article breaks down the current landscape and offers practical response strategies from the industry front line
How Should Flexible Packaging Plants Structure Their Teams? Real-World Answers from a 38-Year FPA Veteran
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) interviewed a retired executive who led packaging teams across major corporations for 38 years. He shares direct insights on department structure, reporting lines, and org chart placement. With new materials, PPWR regulations, and digital printing hitting the industry all at once, getting this structure right determines whether small and mid-sized flexible packaging converters in Taiwan can win new business
The Complete Guide to FSC Eco-Friendly Printing: 3 Things to Know Behind the Certification Mark
Many people see 'FSC certified' and assume a print job is green enough, but FSC only tracks paper sourcing, not the entire production process. From a printer's point of view, this guide breaks down how FSC certification works, how to spot fakes, and the exact questions you must ask before placing an order
Kirin Hits 95% Depolymerization: How PET Chemical Recycling Cracks the New PPWR Rules
Kirin and JSW have broken ground in PET chemical recycling, pushing the depolymerization rate to a record 95%. This is more than a win for materials science. It gives export brands a practical answer to the EU's PPWR mandates and new chemical recycling rules
How High-End Brands Reshape Packaging Texture with Tactile Coatings
Explore the Aesop fragrance bottle and the Stahl Sensora series to see how visual and tactile appeal upgrade in sync. Here is what designers and print shops need to know about turning concepts into reality, along with the business opportunities ahead
Reducing Plastic Isn't About Removing It, It's About Redesigning Structure
Aptar Beauty redesigned a refillable pump for L'Occitane's hand care line, turning plastic reduction from a slogan into actionable structural logic. For Taiwanese beauty and household brands, this offers a practical case study to learn from
California Cracks Down on Packaging Recycling Labels: Export Brands Must Stop Printing Vague 'Eco-Friendly' Claims
California's AB 2253 takes aim at misleading environmental claims. Exporters and packaging suppliers need to face reality: vague sustainability slogans are now regulatory landmines, and concrete proof is the only way to ship products abroad compliant
Ignore the PPWR, and Taiwan's Packaging Export Orders to Europe May Be at Risk
The first wave of measures under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially took effect on August 12, 2026, creating a real trade barrier for Taiwanese suppliers taking European orders. At the same time, the UN Global Plastics Treaty framework is advancing in parallel. Caught between two sets of plastic reduction rules, the compliance window for export packaging is closing fast
Why Did Truvant Buy Multi-Pak? Inside the Fight for Healthcare Packaging Capacity
Truvant's acquisition of Multi-Pak isn't just a standard business deal. It is a clear sign of how anxious contract packagers are about compliant capacity. As regulations tighten, the fastest way to get a ticket into high-margin healthcare packaging is to simply buy someone else's track record
HolyGrail 2030 Kicks Off: What Flexible Packaging Designers Need to Know About Digital Watermarks
Three major brands, Mondelēz International, PepsiCo, and pladis, have joined Belgium's HolyGrail 2030 trial, using digital watermarks to help sorting machines recognize food-contact attributes on flexible packaging. This technology needs to be integrated into design starting at prepress. Getting up to speed now will save you headaches before clients start demanding it
Stop Using Multi-Material Closures in Flexible Packaging: Mono-Material Fitments in Practice
Zippers and press-to-close spouts on flexible packaging often end up as the final multi-material bottleneck, and they are hidden landmines that get packs rejected at recycling facilities. From a prepress designer's perspective, this guide breaks down how to execute mono-material closures and fitments, pointing out exactly where things tend to fail
Cutting Plastic Without Giving Up Convenience: The Design Turning Point for Next-Gen Refills
The EU's PPWR officially took effect in August 2026, setting mandatory refillable requirements for cosmetics and e-commerce. Refills are no longer just an eco-friendly option. They are now a compliance requirement for entering the European market. What Taiwanese brands need to figure out right now is not whether to do it, but how to design it so people actually use it
The Complete Guide to Sun Chemical Digital Inks: How to Choose for Your Print Transition
At PRINTING United 2026, Sun Chemical rolled out an entire lineup of digital inks across aqueous, UV, DTF, and dye sublimation. From a senior consultant's perspective, this guide breaks down the exact problem each ink solves, helping small and mid-sized print shops decide whether to make the jump
The Supplement Packaging Trilemma: Convenience, Sustainability, and Portion Control, and How Designers Solve All Three in One Spec
Packaging pressure on supplement brands has changed noticeably over the past two years. Consumers want convenience, regulations push sustainability compliance, and QC demands precise dosing. These three requirements pull in opposite directions, leaving designers stuck in the middle. Pick the wrong material and your first proof gets trapped in testing, and three revisions later you are dealing with the exact same issue. This article breaks down the root conflicts between these three challenges and shows you which specs to lock down early in design so you do not waste your effort
Upcycling Waste Polyamide into UV-Blocking Films: A New Circular Material Option for Food Packaging
Researchers have turned discarded polyamide microplastics into UV-blocking, food-grade packaging film, converting hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-value material with real market demand. What does this mean for food packaging brands, and where can Taiwan's supply chain step in? Here is a practical framework straight from the industry floor
Will Dry-Formed Fiber Replace Molded Pulp? Mass Production Signals from Yangi's Trade Show Debut
Yangi will showcase its dry-formed fiber packaging technology at Pack Expo 2026, marking the point where plant-fiber alternatives officially enter low-energy industrial mass production. This is more than swapping in an eco-friendly label. It directly challenges traditional molded pulp and plastic production lines, resetting quoting and processes for both brands and packaging converters
The Next Battleground in Pet Food Packaging: How to Get Resealable Design Right
As pet food goes premium, freshness is non-negotiable. But adding a zipper often ruins the recyclability of mono-material flexible packaging. Here is a breakdown of recent equipment trends and how designers can avoid costly structural traps
Packaging Upgrades: Glass vs. Paperboard Boxes, Where Brands Differ
Both aim for premium appeal, but Bero put non-alcoholic beer into glass bottles while Rissmann used paperboard boxes for perfume gifting. Understanding both paths lets brand owners put materials, usage settings, print specs, and sustainability pledges onto a single spec sheet