Sustainable Packaging

AMERIPEN names Pierce executive director

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

January 30, 2012

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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

Sustainable Packaging

Road map for more effective U.S. material recovery systems released

GreenBlue offers a free, 90-page report that documents a range of material recovery systems throughout the world that could be adopted in the U.S.

January 9, 2012

Contract Packaging

Sterling Contract Packaging Inc. announces 4th expansion in 15 years

Sterling Contract Packaging Inc. has planned their 4th expansion for February of 2012.

January 9, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

10 tips for sustainable package design

With the fundamentals of sustainable packaging in mind, following are some areas to consider when implementing changes to your packaging for improved environmental impact.

January 5, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

SPS 2012: dates, venue announced

Summit Media Group’s Greener Package™ and the Institute for Sustainability, a technological community of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), have announced plans for Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012—Advancing Sustainable Supply Chains with Optimized Packaging.

January 5, 2012

Sustainability

AT&T is sweet on sugarcane-based thermoform

Renewable-resource film to be used in the thermoformed part of the clamshell package in which AT&T merchandises more than 300 SKUs of its wireless accessories products.

January 4, 2012

Flexibles

OFF THE SHELF: Chalk-based aseptic pouch for milk

Huishan Dairy of China is the first to use this unique, chalk-based pouch for single-serve aseptic packaging format. Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at the Air Aseptic.

January 3, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

The Greener Package top 10 for 2011

Readers continue to crave information on bioplastics and end-of-life options for packaging.

January 3, 2012