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| April 15, 2013

Campaign on sustainability benefits of steel packaging launches

Following a study showing that lack of information on sustainable packaging is a problem for CPGs, a campaign has been launched to promote the benefits of steel.
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| April 15, 2013

Degradable additives hinder recycling, says plastic recyclers association

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers reiterates its opposition to the use of degradable additives in plastic packaging, citing recycling and next-use life issues.
News
| March 21, 2013

PET water bottles: recycling grows, while weight drops

New studies show that the recycling rate for bottled water reached nearly 39% in 2011, while amount of PET plastic used in bottled water containers continues to drop.
News
| March 20, 2013

Winners of $25,000 packaging innovation challenge announced

Three winners meet the challenge of developing ‘More Sustainable and Effective Approaches for Delivering Micronutrient Powders.’
News
| March 14, 2013

Plastic film recycling rises to 1 billion lb annually

A new report reveals that in 2011 plastic film recycling rose by 4% to reach 1 billion lb annually—a new high for the recovery of plastic bags, wraps, and shrink film.
News
| March 8, 2013

San Jose rejects foam foodservice recycling, bucking California trend

Although PS foam packaging is the only foodservice packaging recycled in CA, San Jose City Council restricts its use; plastics makers urge council to reconsider.
Feature Article
| February 28, 2013

New materials recycling challenges addressed

When it comes to packaging materials, innovation and recycling are sometimes at odds.
Materials Product Brief
| February 18, 2013

Recyclable MAP tray

Clearly Clean Products, LLC’s recyclable Modified Atmosphere Package tray for meat, poultry, and entrées is an FDA-compliant tray that utilizes a patented process of applying a peelable, thin printed liner to an RPET tray using the same material that is used in water bottles.
Materials Product Brief
| February 18, 2013

Mono-layer film

RockBarLid from Rockwell Solutions is a high-clarity, high-barrier, recyclable mono-layer film that is heat sealable, peelable or weldable to produce lidding and barrier flow wrap films suitable for a variety of products.
Materials Product Brief
| February 8, 2013

Thermoformed pallet tray

Innovative Plastech’s Sell Stack is a thermoformed pallet tray that is said to significantly improve upon the conventional corrugated fiberboard typically used to ship, store, and display bottles and cans, while creating an unobstructed view of products for shoppers.

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