Package Case Study
| April 2, 2013

Compostable coffee bags make North American debut

Two North American coffee roasting companies have launched fully compostable coffee bags to support their eco-friendly commitments.
Compostable film wrap for Free Trade chocolates.
Package Case Study
| December 15, 2012

Chocolate wrapped in compostable film

Alce Nero, an Italian consortium of organic producers and farmers, has chosen compostable material to wrap its range of Fair Trade chocolate.
Package Case Study
| October 23, 2012

Fully compostable coffee pack launched

Canadian coffee roaster Pistol & Barnes offers its Fair Trade, organic Farmer First coffee brand in a compostable pack made of paper laminated to a wood pulp-based film.
Package Case Study
| February 22, 2012

Easter egg candy packs are renewable, compostable

Canadian candy company selects cellulose-based film for its stand-up pouch packaging for competitive advantage with Easter treats.
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Package Case Study
| June 10, 2011

Compostable film for flower bulb pack

A consortium of three Dutch exporters are packaging their range of flower bulbs in a transparent, compostable, cellulose-based material called NatureFlex.
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Machine Case Study
| May 6, 2011

Wrapping machine for caramels

A semiautomatic wrapping machine for ½-oz caramels is playing a key role in helping Kelly’s Karamels of Troy, MI, expand its range of distribution.
Package Case Study
| March 7, 2011

New compostable snack bags are easier on the ears

Look out Frito-Lay! Boulder, CO-based snack food manufacturer Boulder Canyon Natural Foods may have cracked the compostable snack chip-package challenge.
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Package Case Study
| June 4, 2010

Biodegradable film for chocolate Melts

In the UK, Melts chocolate candies from Thorntons are wrapped in metallised, biodegradable NatureFlex™ NM film from Innovia.
Amigos
Package Case Study
| March 11, 2010

Compostable wrapper for chocolate supports company's eco-vision

Environmentally conscious coffee, tea, and chocolate company chooses earth-friendly packaging for its Fair Trade chocolate from Ecuador.
Package Case Study
| January 6, 2010

Liquid Planet drinks in benefits of compostable tea packaging

Organic tea company launches its full-leaf tea sachets in film overwraps made from renewable materials.
Package Case Study
| May 11, 2009

Biopolymer packs protect organic herbs and spices

Sonnentor in Austria selects compostable, cellulose-based material.
Package Case Study
| April 1, 2009

Tea wrapped in compostable film

Metallized and suitable for home composting, this cellulose-based film is used by Twinings.
Package Case Study
| March 1, 2009

Flexible films find gold in FPA awards

Vacuum skin packaging, gorgeous stand-up pouches, and a WHO winner with life-saving potential are among the highlights in this year’s FPA competition.
Package Case Study
| December 8, 2008

Five ideas for sustainable design

There is no one right approach, but our cross-functional experts agree that any attempt requires homework and the need to extend a branding strategy rather than replace it.
Package Case Study
| May 12, 2008

Jordans gains expertise in biopolymers

In 2007, Jordans, a leading cereal products company in the United Kingdom, announced the development of a new biodegradable bag for its organic products—a bag that is fully compostable in garden compost bins.
Package Case Study
| May 12, 2008

Laminated cereal bag is fully compostable

Marking its 20th year, the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation 2008 include a number of notable achievements in sustainable packaging.
Package Case Study
| April 23, 2008

Organic cereals boast compostable, laminated bag

Jordan's in the U.K. uses bags that are certified as compostable.