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August 2008
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Weatherchem sustainability statement

08/13/08    Sponsored Grey Star

Content Type Image  Weatherchem documents the steps it is taking to increase the eco-friendliness of its products and manufacturing operations.

White paper on the state of buying groups in packaging

05/29/08    Sponsored Grey Star

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Packaging Savings: How to Score Better with Corrugated Reductions

05/22/08    Sponsored Grey Star

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Achieving sustainability - thinking on the outside of the box

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Content Type Image  “Sustainability”— a new name for an old concept — is the way in which a product, materials, packaging and palletization methods impact space utilization, storage, transportation and distribution costs through the lifecycle supply chain. Call it what you want, efficiency or sustainability; it’s always been a factor in manufacturing, as misused space and materials always create unnecessary costs. Find out more in this White Paper from FoxJet.

Unique reclosable package offers significant sustainability, cost savings, and marketing advantages

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When the oil runs out: Take a second look at biodegradable cellulose packaging films

02/04/08    Sponsored Grey Star

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New book makes sense of sustainable packaging

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Articles

ConAgra adds PCR content to frozen-meal trays

08/19/08

Content Type Image  New trays for Marie Callender's and other products to divert 8 million lb of PET from landfills.

A key driver in sales at retail

08/08

Content Type Image Where would retailing be today without vibrant packaging?

Hazardous chemicals get added container security

08/08

Content Type Image Closed-system drum dispensing connector is engineered to prevent drips, spills, and contamination potential.

Bisphenol-A safety ignites controversy

08/08

Content Type Image Used for years for reusable polycarbonate baby bottles and water bottles, as well as in can liners, Bisphenol-A is under increasing fire on several fronts.

Sustainable materials: tips and observations

08/08

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Automation shines at Heinz

08/08

Content Type Image  Smart Ones frozen meals are whisked through a highly automated packaging line at Heinz’s Pocatello, ID, facility. Cartoning and vision inspection stand out.

Sustainability news & events

08/08

Content Type Image Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

Pacific seafood’s new sustainable shipping cases

08/08

Content Type Image The days are growing longer, the sun feels warmer, and that means one thing: summer is here!

PCR PP for paint pot

08/08

Content Type Image Ecosure household paints from Dulux Trade, part of London-based ICI Paints, are formulated to minimize their environmental impact.

Glimpses of Kodak’s ‘new world’ unfold at annual meeting

08/08

Content Type Image Attendees examine industry trends, challenges in Miami, FL.

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Multimedia

Podcast: TerraCycle-style sustainability arrives at OfficeMax

Content Type Image  Hear what TerraCycle's Albe Zakes has to say about the company's latest sustainable initiative.

IBM’s redesigned server and sustainable shipping case emphasizes ruggedness

Content Type Image Packaging team at IBM uses 100% recyclable materials in new shipping case. IBM cuts logistics costs and significantly decreases environmental impacts of shipping.

Sustainable tube packaging from Norden

Content Type Image  In Europe, not all toothpaste tubes come in cartons – to reduce packaging material usage, more tubes are now being tray packed and shrink wrapped for use as point-of-sale display packs.

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