Sustainable Packaging

INCPEN publishes guide for sustainable packaging in the Internet age

Free report for manufacturers and retailers provides guidance on designing resource-efficient and cost-efficient packaging for e-commerce products.

March 9, 2012

Business Drivers/Specialty: Page 354

Sustainable Packaging

SPC report gives guidance on use of recycled fiber in packaging

‘Guidelines for Recycled Content in Paper and Paperboard Packaging’ identifies solutions for overcoming technical challenges and meeting performance requirements.

March 5, 2012

Flexibles

Miss Muffet uses compostable cellulose material for candy packaging

U.K.-based Miss Muffet & Co. wraps its fairytale and nursery rhyme-inspired confectionery in material that fits into its environmental stance.

February 29, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Cardinal Health introduces surgical glove half-fold packages

Modified packaging reduces waste, maximizes storage space, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability.

February 22, 2012

Flexibles

Easter egg candy packs are renewable, compostable

Canadian candy company selects cellulose-based film for its stand-up pouch packaging for competitive advantage with Easter treats.

February 22, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Cost of recycling: EPR gains ground in U.S.

Local and state governments’ lack of funds and brand owners’ desire to see their packaging materials recycled are driving a movement toward EPR in the U.S.

February 21, 2012

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

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