In an effort to cut down on plastic waste, packaging is taking on different forms that can be more easily recycled or that do away with plastic altogether. The plastic rings ubiquitous with six-packs of beer and soda are gradually becoming a thing of the past as more companies switch to greener packaging. The changes are taking different forms —

US-based hybrid packaging company Berlin Packaging has acquired Italian glass and metal packaging supplier Panvetri. Based in Modugno, Panvetri serves wine estates, cooperative wineries, oil mills and food manufacturers primarily in Italy’s Apulia and Basilicata regions. In addition to wine and olive oil packaging, the family-owned company supplies beer, spirits and sparkling wine bottles, olive oil cans, food jars and closures.