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Biotechnology and packaging films

Held in April in Chicago, the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s BIO 2006 presented many exciting bio-based developments in various industries.

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Bioplastics magazine launches

First-of-its-kind Bioplastics magazine debuts in May featuring an interview with Nestlé’s VP of packaging.

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New Nestlé wrapper in Switzerland comes under fire

The relaunch of a popular chocolate brand owned by Nestlé is causing environmental concern in Switzerland.

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Packaging a central theme at NPE 2006

New packaging technologies take center stage at NPE 2006: The International Plastics Showcase. It runs June 19 to 23 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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Will PFOA issue stick to packaging?

“Truth is, FDA clearance of a food additive may not always last forever. The law provides that FDA can re-examine the safety of an approved additive whenever new evidence emerges to justify it.”

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Insight from Bio 2006

Seems anything “bio”-related qualifies as a hot topic these days.

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Agenda at-a-glance

TUESDAY, MAY 16RECASTING THE ROLE OF PACKAGING INNOVATION8:45 a.m. Packaging’s New Role Raises its Standing in the Value ChainJim Peters, Director of Education, IoPP9:25 a.m.

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Packaging services expo a focal point of multifaceted show

This year, the contract packaging-focused expo will run concurrently with Packaging Containers & Materials Expo and the Packaging Summit Conference.

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PLA folding cartons

AGI/Klearfold introduces NatureSource™ Visual Packaging—folding cartons made from NatureWorks PLA corn-based polymer.

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Sources of supply

By no means comprehensive, here is a brief list of some companies who are either in the business of providing sustainable packaging materials or can speak to the subject:Innovia, www.innoviafilms.comEarthcycle Packaging, www.earthcycle.comNatureWorks, www.natureworks.com Plantic, www.plantic.com.auFabri-Kal, www.fabrikal.comMeadWestvaco, www.meadwestvaco.comTetraPak, www.tetrapak.com0-I, www.o-i.comHuhtamaki, www.huhtamaki.comPlastic Suppliers, www.plasticsuppliers.comSee the main story that goes with this sidebar: Sustainability brings environmental, social, and economic opportunities

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Beyond paper and plastic

While the examples of sustainable packaging described in the main body of this story happen to be either paper or plastic, stakeholders representing glass, aluminum, and steel also believe those materials have a good story to tell.

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A special thanks

Packaging World extends a special thanks to Packaging Strategies, whose well-attended Sustainable Packaging Forum October 17-19 in Philadelphia provided countless contacts and information that served as the underpinnings of this three-part series of stories.

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