Household/Automotive

Prismatic label drives car-care product's impact

Consumers take a shine to Meguiar’s new Ultimate Quik Detailer car-care product.

July 31, 2008

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Web Plus

July 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Industry Watch

July 2, 2008

Flexible packaging

Opening ceremonies: Where has that magical moment of wonder gone?

Recalling his childhood, Dyfed “Fred” Richards, executive creative director, North America, at Interbrand (www.interbrand.com), writes in Shelf Impact! that he loved being the first person in his family to break through the seal of any new package.

July 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

A case for easy printing

A cereal co-packer replaces its sophisticated case coder with a simple system that’s high on reliability and low on cost.

July 2, 2008

Recycling

Method goes to PCR

Method Products has had a strong environmental position from the day it was founded. Now it’s converted 9 SKUs to 100% PCR PET.

July 2, 2008

Controls & Machine Components

Sustainability gains in machine and process ops

Sustainability isn’t only about the amount of packaging materials we can keep from the solid waste stream. There are opportunities in machine and process ops, too.

July 2, 2008

Sustainability

What is d2w?

Tiger Brands’ responsible decision to convert their bags to oxo-biodegradable paves a path for others to follow.

July 2, 2008

Flexibles

Measurable success on the sustainability front

To paraphrase poet Robert Frost, we’ve miles to go before we’re green. But look at the progress we’ve made in the few short years sustainability has been on the front burner.

July 2, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News.

July 2, 2008

Sustainability

Small particles may present big regulatory issues

Today we take up small matters.

July 2, 2008

Flexibles

Tray puts PLA on the MAP

Seeking sustainability for case-ready meats and vegetables, fresh food packaging provider Coopbox Italia (www.coopbox.com) of Reggio Emilia, Italy, introduced in 2005 a foam food tray made from polylactic acid resin from NatureWorks (www.natureworksllc.com).

July 2, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Beer remains driving sector for growth in the glass

The highest demand for glass bottles in beverage packaging is derived from beer, followed by spirits and wine, according to Euromonitor International’s Global Glass Packaging Report.

July 2, 2008