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OFF THE SHELF: Pouches stand up and stand out

On a recent trip to a Walgreen's store, Packaging World editor Anne Marie Mohan found two varieties of stand-up pouches that really caught her eye. Hear her description of Dial's Eco-Smart Refill pouch and Rolaids Antacid Softchews.

August 27, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging 'immune' to economic downturn, report says

A new report shows there was “impressive” growth in sustainable packaging in 2008/2009 and predicts the market will reach $142.42 billion by 2015.

August 26, 2010

Flexibles

2010 Greener Package Awards honor eight sustainable innovations

The second-annual Greener Package Awards competition recognizes innovations in five categories that significantly reduce packaging’s environmental footprint.

August 26, 2010

Sustainability

Groovy beverage bottle builds green credibility, reduces weight 15%

If LIV Organic's all-natural sports drink is "like Gatorade without the garbage," as its Web site advertises, then its new bottle is like a premium, 16.9-oz PET container without the weight, and with less cost.

August 24, 2010

Flexible packaging

Sustainability is at the root of personal care packaging trends, says PMMI

A new PMMI study shows that companies are responding to the call to reduce their packaging and its carbon footprint.

August 16, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Report: 94% of Americans concerned about eco-effects of beverage purchases

New report pinpoints how beverage purchases and consumption are being influenced by consumers’ concerns about the environment.

August 10, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Holistic Packaging Optimization = productivity plus

Times are changing quickly for packaging in so many ways: open innovation on the rise, sustainability designed in, social media, shelf impact, and the consumer/shopper and retailer focus on lower-cost, more value-minded solutions.

August 9, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Paper strapping

August 9, 2010

Sustainability

New paper can fight bacteria and keep food fresher for longer

Nothing new about a nano material called graphene, first discovered in 2004. What’s new is a “hidden” benefit that could change the way things are packaged.

August 9, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Sound off!

August 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

California chemicals law still causing headaches

In a dramatic and as-yet unresolved accusation, an environmental group has alleged that a long list of fruit companies are exposing people to too much lead in their fruit drinks and other products.

August 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola and global specs

Sally Potter, senior manager in Global Quality at The Coca-Cola Co., talks about End-to-End Packaging and a new global spec system.

August 8, 2010