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Anne Marie MohanSenior Editor
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Walmart has pledged to eliminate 20 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015. Is this too much to ask of suppliers already struggling to comply with package sustainability requirements? greenerpackage.com/node/2356

Are green consumers as much of a fantasy as “little green men”? Claims consultant Sterling Anthony, while green packaging is a reality, it doesn’t necessarily follow that it has created a segment of consumers whose purchases are primarily driven by environmental conscientiousness. What do you think?
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Will an aging population, requiring larger packages to meet vision and strength limitations, work against brand owners’ sustainability goals in the future?
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PACK EXPO Innovations Report: Sustainable Packaging
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Report: Innovative New Sustainable Packaging at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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Tetra Pak and Compass Group Talk Sustainability
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Sustainability Success Must Address the Entire Storybook
Over the past few years, the topic of sustainability as it relates to packaging has been expanding, developing, and becoming increasingly important.
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