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Pack Expo 2024: Key trends in plastics
One of the most striking trends was the focused push toward making flexible films more recyclable. While significant strides are being made, it’s clear that these efforts are somewhat ahead of the current infrastructure capabilities.
This report highlights several noted areas of innovation from Pack Expo 2024 Chicago, with a focus on flexible films, sustainability improvements, plastic packaging shifting toward molded fiber, and plastic pallets and returnable plastic crates.