Case Studies

Consumer Product Packaging

Stonyfield_PLA_YoBaby
Package Case Study
| October 13, 2010

Stonyfield Farm makes switch to PLA for yogurt multipacks

In a first for dairy, Stonyfield uses PLA to produce f/f/s yogurt cups, resulting in 48% less GHGs than the PS packaging it replaces; offsets support non-GM corn production.
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Package Case Study
| October 12, 2010

Glidden puts on a fresh coat for contractors

A brand knows it has distinction when it is easily identifiable at a distance through its package design.
Package Case Study
| September 24, 2010

'Biohybrid' bottles launched by Australian natural products company

Natures Organics continues history of environmentally conscious packaging, adopting a ‘biohybrid’ resin for laundry and personal care products.
Controls Case Study
| September 13, 2010

Best-in-class manufacturing ops

At Heineken South Africa and Microsoft Europe, efficiency-minded suppliers help make processing and packaging logical extensions of each other.
Package Case Study
| September 12, 2010

Temperature-sensitive shipper provides multiple levels of sustainability

 
Package Case Study
| September 12, 2010

100% recyclable pail provides enhanced package footprint

 
Package Case Study
| September 12, 2010

Cloth pouch packs ironing board cover and pad

Four factors drove the development of one of the award winners in the Non-Food Primary Packaging category, Household Essentials LLC’s Ironing Board Cover & Pad (with Packaging Pouch).
P&G_Logo
Package Case Study
| September 8, 2010

Squeezing out sustainability benefits: P&G's powder laundry detergents to be compacted

Starting next year, a number of P&G’s powder laundry detergents will be compacted into smaller cartons for ‘meaningful environmental benefits.’
Dell
Package Case Study
| August 26, 2010

Dell eliminates use of 18.2 million pounds of packaging since 2008

Reductions result from the company’s ‘three Cs’ packaging strategy: the cube, the content, and the curbside recyclability of its packaging materials.
Sandoz
Package Case Study
| August 7, 2010

Biodegradable foam protects Sandoz's shipments

Cornstarch-based foam within shipping coolers provides insulation properties and environmental benefits at a cost comparable to the EPS material it replaces.
Package Case Study
| August 7, 2010

Premium packaging for premium pet food

MultiFit Tiernahrungs GmbH, a subsidiary of Fressnapf Holding, Krefeld, Germany, is Europe’s largest provider of pet foods, pet accessories, and pet services.
Neil_Young_box
Package Case Study
| July 27, 2010

Neil Young's 'Heart of Gold' for a greener planet

New boxed CD set for musician Neil Young uses FSC-certified, carbon-neutral cover stock that fits well with the artist’s green leanings.
Package Case Study
| July 15, 2010

Disney characters encourage healthy eating...

 
Package Case Study
| July 14, 2010

30 wine label ideas, but be careful about your message!

Wine is fast losing its stodgy image. The label is becoming a more versatile marketing tool, engaging shoppers with new types of brand ‘personality.’
Package Case Study
| July 3, 2010

Pure Fishing hooked on convenience, other benefits of new packaging

Opening traditional clamshell packages is frustrating for consumers in a number of product categories, including fishing equipment.

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