Brands have long relied on their products’ packaging to draw the consumers’ eye and entice them to consider a purchase. But packaging has evolved beyond eye-catching graphics to encompass so much more, particularly as consumers continue to explore “green” products and services with the goal of helping to address climate change.
The continued transition away from brick-and-mortar to ecommerce brings demand for packaging innovations that enable faster delivery and better content protection from shock or temperature variations.
The shift from brick-and-mortar to digital shopping had been under way for some time when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since 2017, ecommerce revenues have risen from an estimated $1.4 trillion to $2.4 trillion, or about 2.7% of global output.
Many industries have struggled due to the impact of COVID-19, but ecommerce certainly isn’t one of them. eMarketer reports that retail ecommerce sales alone grew 27.6% globally in 2020, to reach nearly $4.3 trillion.
The products are the result of a successful partnership with Dow, which developed the AFFINITY RE bio-based polyolefin elastomer that can effectively substitute fossil-based materials.
May 6, 2021
Henkel has launched Technomelt Supra ECO, a new range of hot-melt adhesives that reportedly delivers greater sustainability and lower CO2 emissions while maintaining the performance of the Supra range.
The Edison Awards recognize innovative new products, services, and business leaders.
May 4, 2021
DuPont Mobility & Materials recently announced that it has won a silver Edison Award in the Sustainability category for BETAFORCE™ 2800 TC thermally conductive structural adhesives.