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News
| 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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News
| 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.
Materials Product Brief
| April 11, 2013

Rotisserie chicken container

Placon has redesigned its patented, 2-piece HomeFresh Rotisserie Chicken Container to reduce its overall use of petroleum-based resins--without sacrificing the container’s strong visual appeal and structural integrity.
News
| April 8, 2013

Bioplastics feedstock not in competition with food, reveals data

The feedstock needed for bioplastics production accounts for only a minimal fraction of global agricultural area, according to new data published by European Bioplastics.
Package Case Study
| April 2, 2013

PCR PET is central to OtterBox redesign

The outer carton boasts a ‘beautiful opaque yellow’ while the inner tray that holds the cell phone protector is made of up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
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.
News
| April 2, 2013

AMERIPEN brochure urges holistic approach

New online brochure urges the packaging industry to think more broadly about the role that packaging plays in the total system that it supports.
Package Case Study
| April 1, 2013

White House Easter Egg packaging is responsibly sourced

Paperboard used for the official 2013 White House Easter Egg carton is SFI-certified, while eggs are made from FSC-certified U.S. hardwood.
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 18, 2013

Global consumers willing to fork out more for fresh, sustainable packaging

Global study indicates that consumers rank packaging that keeps contents fresh and is environmentally friendly as more valuable than formats with value-added features.
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Package Case Study
| March 14, 2013

Unilever shakes up the aerosol world

Unilever has launched what it calls “the first major packaging reduction initiative for aerosol deodorants since they were introduced in the late 1960s.”
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.
Materials Product Brief
| March 12, 2013

Environmentally-friendly wooden crates

Internationally rated for export, Labelmaster’s SnapCrates are economical, heavy-duty wooden shipping and storage containers that provide safe, secure shipping and can be reused up to 30 times, saving crate acquisition and disposal costs, as well as space in landfills.
Materials Product Brief
| March 12, 2013

Lightweight 64-oz. hot fill PET bottle

Amcor Rigid Plastics’ patent-pending Powerblock 3.0 Container is a unique stock container for juices and teas that also delivers sustainability advantages by cutting 9 grams, or 13.2%, from the typical 68 gram PET bottle.

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