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How does XPP really stack up against PET, PS, and other rigid packaging materials? We've put together a new cheat sheet that breaks down the differences that matter most, including: ✔️ Material and processing characteristics ✔️ Application yield comparisons ✔️ Recyclability and sustainability considerations ✔️ Performance and efficiency advantages across food packaging applications The answer isn't always as straightforward as comparing price-per-pound or checking a recyclability box. Material selection impacts yield, line efficiency, performance, and long-term sustainability goals. Our new XPP vs. Alternatives Cheat Sheet provides a quick, practical comparison to help packaging teams evaluate their options and make more informed decisions. Download your copy and see why XPP is becoming the clear choice for next-generation packaging: https://bit.ly/4gVlFHH #FoodPackaging #PackagingInnovation #SustainablePackaging #XPP #Polypropylene #RecyclablePackaging #PackagingEngineering #FoodManufacturing

If your team sells food packaging into California, SB 54 is probably already part of your conversations, and for good reason. California's SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act) sets some of the strictest packaging requirements in the country. It covers design for recyclability, consumer access to collection, material acceptance in recovery systems, and end markets for recycled content. For brands evaluating their packaging against SB 54, XPP polypropylene is built to align with these requirements. This includes APR Design® for Recyclability guidelines, FTC Green Guides standards for PP collection claims, and California's PP recovery access thresholds. If your team is navigating SB 54 compliance and wants to understand how your current packaging materials measure up, we're here to help walk through it. 📋 Get in touch with our team to discuss your SB 54 questions: https://bit.ly/4fegx05 #SB54 #SustainablePackaging #FoodPackaging #Recyclability #CircularEconomy #ICPG #XPP #Polypropylene #PackagingCompliance

A lower material cost doesn't always mean a lower total cost. In this ICPG's Crazy About Packaging Podcast, we discuss why processing efficiency is one of the biggest drivers of total cost of ownership. If a material slows your line speed, reduces throughput, or creates processing challenges, any resin savings can disappear quickly. The best packaging solutions don't just perform well- they keep production running efficiently. 🎙️ Watch the discussion below to learn why line speed should always be part of the conversation. #Packaging #PackagingInnovation #MedicalPackaging #SustainablePackaging #PackagingEngineering #Thermoforming #Manufacturing #Plastics #PackagingDesign #ICPGPodcast

When evaluating packaging materials, are you looking at yield? Material cost is only part of the equation. Yield determines how many finished parts you can produce from the same amount of resin- and differences in material density can have a significant impact on both cost and efficiency. In this ICPG's Crazy About Packaging Podcast, our panel explains why understanding yield is essential when comparing materials and calculating total cost of ownership. 🎙️ Watch the discussion below and see why more parts per pound can change the conversation. #Packaging #PackagingInnovation #MedicalPackaging #SustainablePackaging #PackagingEngineering #Thermoforming #Manufacturing #Plastics #PackagingDesign #ICPGPodcast

Should resin price volatility drive your material decisions? In this clip from the ICPG's Crazy About Packaging Podcast, the panel explains why focusing on resin price alone can lead to the wrong conclusion. Material selection should always consider the complete picture- including performance, supply stability, manufacturability, and total cost- not just today's price per pound. The best material choice is the one that delivers value across the entire package lifecycle. 🎙️ Watch the discussion below and share your perspective. #Packaging #PackagingInnovation #MedicalPackaging #SustainablePackaging #PackagingEngineering #Thermoforming #Manufacturing #Plastics #PackagingDesign #ICPGPodcast

Resin price is only one piece of the packaging cost puzzle. The most cost-effective packaging solutions come from optimizing the entire system—from material selection and package design to manufacturing efficiency, transportation, and product performance. Looking beyond cost per pound can unlock significant long-term savings while improving sustainability and quality. Read more in our latest blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04pl-6L0 #Packaging #FoodPackaging #Procurement #Manufacturing #Sustainability #PackagingInnovation #CPG

Is lightweighting always the most sustainable solution? In this clip from the ICPG's Crazy About Packaging Podcast, our panel discusses why reducing material isn't always the right answer. When package performance, product protection, and shelf life are considered, sustainability becomes much more than using less. Sometimes the most sustainable package is the one that performs exactly as intended. 🎙️ Watch the discussion below and let us know- do you think lightweighting is overrated, underrated, or properly rated?

For a long time, "recyclable" and "more expensive" have been treated as a package deal in food packaging conversations. But is that actually true? In our newest blog, we're breaking down the real cost considerations behind recyclable rigid packaging. We look beyond simple price-per-pound comparisons and examine the factors that actually drive total cost, including material yield, equipment compatibility, scrap rates, and long-term supply considerations. Spoiler alert: the answer isn't as simple as "recyclable costs more." For many applications, the full cost picture tells a very different story. 📖 Read the full breakdown: https://bit.ly/4eJ7Smb #FoodPackaging #SustainablePackaging #Recyclability #ICPG #XPP #PackagingCosts #CircularEconomy #Polypropylene #PackagingInnovation

#PlasticFreeJuly is trending again, and the intent behind it is genuinely good. Reducing unnecessary waste matters. But here's the nuance that often gets lost. "Plastic-free" doesn't automatically mean "more sustainable." When you look at full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, including transportation weight, manufacturing energy and emissions, water use, reuse behavior, and end-of-life recovery, recyclable plastic packaging often outperforms glass, paper, and other "plastic-free" alternatives. This is especially true for food applications where product protection and shelf life matter. Sometimes the package that appears more sustainable on the shelf isn't the one with the lower overall environmental footprint. At ICPG, we believe sustainable packaging decisions should be guided by data, not assumptions. Recyclable, mono-material polypropylene, such as our XPP solutions, can be part of a genuinely lower-impact system when it is designed to move through real-world recovery streams. This #PlasticFreeJuly, we're not anti-plastic. We're pro-data. 🌱 Want to dig into how LCA-based thinking applies to your packaging decisions? Get in touch with our team: https://bit.ly/44Gknci #PlasticFreeJuly #SustainablePackaging #LCA #CircularEconomy #FoodPackaging #ICPG #XPP #Recyclability #Polypropylene

Packaging has one job first and foremost: protecting the product. In food packaging, two key measurements help determine whether it’s actually doing that job: Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) 💧 Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) These aren’t just technical specs on a data sheet. They directly impact shelf life, texture, flavor, and overall product quality. As companies explore recyclable alternatives to PS, PET, and multi-layer packaging heading into the second half of 2026, barrier performance needs to be considered from the start. Because a more sustainable material only works if it can still properly protect the product. Learn more about how OTR and MVTR influence material selection across food packaging applications: https://bit.ly/4oZLoRc #FoodPackaging #BarrierPackaging #SustainablePackaging #PackagingDesign #ICPG #MaterialsMatter #FormFillSeal #Thermoforming #ShelfLife