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Last updated January 31, 2026

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Expandable secondary packaging architecture: ColgateRecent Research Landscape

Standard rigid packaging limits supply chain density and post-consumer recovery efficiency. Variable volume secondary structures enable higher transport density and facilitate integration into closed-loop reclamation systems.

What technical problems is Colgate addressing in Expandable secondary packaging architecture?

Inflexible container storage volume

(13)evidences

Fixed-size secondary packaging fails to accommodate varying container dimensions or changing product volumes during use. Resolving this allows for more efficient material usage and improved product protection across diverse form factors.

Post consumer plastic waste accumulation

(4)evidences

Static packaging and display structures cannot adapt to varying retail space constraints or product volumes. Eliminating these rigidities reduces logistical waste and improves inventory turnover.