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Sustainability news & events

■ According to a new report by Information Resources, Inc., (IRI), U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the social and environmental impacts of their purchases. IRI surveyed the attitudes of 22,000 U.S. shoppers. About half of the respondents to the survey said they considered at least one of the following when making a purchase of a packaged food or beverage: whether the product was organic or produced and packaged in an eco-friendly manner or if the company treats its employees fairly. One fifth of the respondents were found to be committed when making purchases to at least two of the three factors.

■ Innovia Films has achieved carbon neutral status on its line of NatureFlex coated biodegradable and compostable packaging films. NatureFlex complies with the specifications required for soil, home composting, and waste water applications at ambient temperatures, as well as for industrial composting.

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