Sustainability

Expansion forecasted in packaging inks, coatings, and additives

An expected moderation in pricing will decelerate the pace of value gains in U.S. packaging inks, coatings, and adhesives compared to the 2003-2008 period.

May 2, 2010

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Sustainability

Carrier sets 'green' standards for shipment packaging

Damage prevention, ‘right-sizing’, and materials form the focus of the Eco Responsible Packaging Program from UPS.

April 28, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Fifth Walmart expo is biggest yet

As exhibitor and attendee numbers grow at Walmart’s annual Sustainable Packaging Exposition, so too does the level of discourse surrounding sustainability.

April 28, 2010

Flexibles

Aluminum can is most sustainable package, association rebukes

The Aluminum Association reacts to PETRA LCI that gives PET bottles the ‘green light’ over glass and aluminum for single-serve soft drinks.

April 22, 2010

Flexibles

Refillable packaging: What's in it for the consumer?

An ASDA supermarket trial in the U.K. offers consumers an in-store opportunity to refill private-label fabric softener in a plastic pouch.

April 22, 2010

Sustainability

Latest research gives PET's environmental footprint more support

German trade group’s measurements determine that PET is as green as glass, following separate research that also produces favorable findings for the resin.

April 21, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Coffee company abuzz with green initiatives

Peerless Coffee & Tea has been working with StopWaste.org in Alameda County, CA, to implement new packaging technology to save roughly $110,000 per year, while reducing its environmental footprint.

April 19, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Is global standardization essential to sustainable packaging's future?

Economic and market forces drive sustainability movement; new committee attempting to harmonize standards pertaining to environmental packaging.

April 15, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

New study gives 'green' light to PET bottles over glass, aluminum

New LCI study comparing PET bottles versus glass and aluminum containers for soft drinks reveals PET provides the lowest environmental footprint.

April 9, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

ConAgra sets aggressive sustainability goals

Packaging, supply chain engagement, and solid waste are just three of the five areas ConAgra plans to focus its sustainability efforts on through 2015.

April 7, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

ConAgra to cut packaging waste

Can ConAgra cut packaging waste, increase use of recycled content, and use more packaging made from renewable resources?

April 6, 2010

Sustainability

The other side: balance

Okay so here’s the thing. Below is a great article about a government official in the UK urging candy companies to mellow out on the wrapping of candy eggs for Easter.

April 6, 2010

Contract Packaging

Packaging Summit to address topics across the value chain

If you are a contract packager or responsible for contract packaging services for your brand, and have responsibility for anything from concept to shelf, Packaging Summit 2010 is for you.

April 2, 2010