Barry Goldberg & David JohnsonHomeWill voluntary guidelines for packaging source reduction be enough?Many municipalities throughout the U.S. have developed voluntary collection and recycling programs, such as curb side collection and collection centres (e.g., municipal, churches, clubs, etc.).February 4, 2008HomeSustainable packaging: How much downgauging can you do?As sustainable packaging practices continue to gain universal acceptance, unexpected consequences have surfaced—many of which were not initially obvious.December 7, 2007Primary PackagingHigh-visibility theft-prevention packaging: A love/hate relationshipSo you come home from the store with a new toy for your child’s birthday. You know exactly what it looks like because you can see it through the package. You were actually able to play with it at the store in the package to see if it was "cool enough" and the right level for your child. The clear all-plastic thermoformed sealed clamshell package allowed you to touch various controls on the toy through strategically designed slots. The high visibility functional pack has significantly enhanced the shopping experience and aided the purchase decision, all without opening the package. When your child unwraps the present he or she can get a good feel if they like it or not by playing with it (at least to a degree) through the package.August 9, 2007BeverageThe outlook for aseptically processed low acid beverages in pet bottlesAfter many years the flood gates are about ready to be opened: Aseptically processed low-acid beverages in PET bottles produced in the U.S. will finally be a reality. Look out America! Anyone who has followed the saga of aseptically processed low-acid beverages in PET bottles knows that this is a story that would be challenging to describe in a just a 750-word column. Consider this the abridged version.June 11, 2007Coding, Printing & LabelingCarbon footprints, carbon labeling--how warm should we be about these initiatives?Scarcely a day goes by without a picture in the European news media showing a polar bear, victimized by the onslaught of global warming, clinging forlornly to a fast-melting ice floe. Joining the polar bears in media coverage are the chief executives of Europe’s major international retailers, who seem to be vying for the mantle of greatest green-ness. Consider:April 3, 2007Materials & ContainersSustainable packaging...where are the uprights we're aiming for?There is no question that throughout the past year sustainability was a dominant theme in the U.S. packaging arena. After many years of limited progress in truly addressing the issues of the environmental impact of packaging materials, a number of consumer product companies and retailers, led by Wal-Mart, have started to take concrete steps to do something about it. We applaud this effort. It’s driven by the concept of sustainability in its entirety, which goes well beyond packaging.February 9, 2007Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRecyclingNesquik’s New Shrink-Sleeve Labels Make Packaging 100% RecyclableFive years of R&D results in a new shrink-sleeve label for Nestlé’s Nesquik RTD dairy beverage packaging that is 100% recyclable and provides the required light-blocking functionality.Bagging & WrappingLearn About 4 Different Types of Wrapping Machines for Your ProductSustainabilityNew EU Rules Adopted to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle PackagingSustainabilityBrau Union Austria, Yves Rocher, and Glow Recipe Introduce Refillable and Returnable PackagingSponsor ContentPail Filling: Highly Accurate Fill Cycles Ensure Optimal Yield & Rate
