Sustainability

SmartCycle® films, a packaging solution with sustainability in mind

Watch this video to understand the concept behind packaging films made from recycled bottles—SmartCycle® films from Klöckner Pentaplast.

February 21, 2012

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Sustainability

Lactalis uses bioplastics for its cheese snacks

Precious Sticksters cheeses are filled on hf/f/s equipment using a 50-50 film blend of polylactic acid and petroleum-based materials.

February 17, 2012

Sustainability

SmartCycle® recycled-content packaging film from plastic bottles

Klöckner Pentaplast offers SmartCycle® films to help you reach your sustainable packaging goals.

February 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Comprehensive analysis of barrier materials

A recently published report provides volumetric and revenue forecasts for barrier materials through 2016.

February 15, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

New program advises: Keep your caps on

New ‘Caps On’ initiative encourages communities to ask residents to include caps on plastic bottles at the time of recycling.

February 14, 2012

Sustainability

Planters peanuts switches to plastic packaging

A move from glass to plastic jars for Planters Dry Roasted Peanut varieties results in 84% less packaging by weight.

February 13, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Keynoters from General Electric, Publix announced for SPS 2012

The Sustainable Packaging Symposium welcomes Dr. Bill Flanagan of GE Global Research and Michael Hewett of Publix as keynote presenters for the event.

February 1, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

AMERIPEN names Pierce executive director

Pierce was instrumental in the formation of the group and is its former president.

January 30, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Solid waste association supports waste-to-energy

The Solid Waste Association of North America issues policy in support of the use of WTE technology, where it is consistent with EPA and local government programs.

January 27, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

NSF to administer BPI certification program

Agreement expected to bolster credibility and capability of Compostable Logo program and enable BPI to expand its educational and marketing activities.

January 27, 2012

Flexibles

Kraft introduces easy-to-handle flexible pack for foodservice dressings

The new YES Pack from Kraft for its foodservice salad dressing varieties offers a range of convenience and sustainability features, and allows up to 99% of product to be consumed.

January 23, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Brazilian sunscreen launched in sugarcane-based plastic bottle

After partnering with bioplastic manufacturer in 2008, J&J releases personal care product in packaging containing sugarcane-based plastic.

January 16, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Updated Sprint scorecard includes strengthened packaging directives

Annual environmental scorecard update for Sprint’s phone and packaging manufacturers and vendors requires UL Environment certification; new criteria for packaging.

January 10, 2012