Sustainability

The role of LCI

A recent study conducted at Cal Poly State University, through its Packaging Research Consortium, involved a Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) based analysis and comparison of three one-gallon HDPE bottles currently available in United States.

April 1, 2010

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Sustainability

Solid gains in bottle-to-bottle recycling

Closed-loop, bottle-to-bottle recycling is taking a big leap forward in a Canadian town called Shelburne, some 60 miles north of Toronto.

April 1, 2010

Sustainability

New dry lubrication technology for conveyors reduces water consumption, improves line efficiency

White paper from Hartness explains financial and environmental benefits of non-aqueous dry-lubrication technology vs. soap-and-water lubrication. Personal care packaging lines especially can increase line efficiency and prolong conveyor life.

March 31, 2010

Sustainability

A Primer: Packaging and phytosanitation

Companies involved in international shipments need to know about phytosanitation, in general, and ISPM-15, in particular.

March 31, 2010

Flexibles

Convenience foods to drive frozen food packaging

Demand for frozen food packaging is projected to climb 3.7% per year to $6.8 billion by 2013.

March 31, 2010

Flexible packaging

The ties that more than bind

Specialty, multi-functional adhesives are a concept for the times.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

'Boxes' get a second life

UsedCardboardBoxes.com buys used cases and resells them for reuse, with CPG companies and contract packagers among its customers. The company operates 40 U.S. distribution centers.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

It's time to shake our sluggishness with leadership and decisive action

The 17th annual meeting of the Contract Packaging Association (CPA), held during February in Naples, FL, shows that despite the uncertainty of our economy, we are seeing momentum build for the organization.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

CPA continues to set the bar higher with a successful annual meeting

Change is a constant today. What was is no longer good enough, and should not be.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

Maximizing long-term 'cost savings' (= value)

“Show me the money” has become the battle cry during the past couple of years for consumer packaged goods companies that outsource contract packaging and manufacturing operations.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

Lots of co-pack opportunities remain in private-label, analyst says

If you’re a contract packager operating under the right circumstances in your plants and are looking to develop new business, consider packaging private-label products.

March 24, 2010

Contract Packaging

Experts share visions for 'riding out the storm'

Look in unlikely places for inspiration. Shift to strategic thinking. Look for opportunities in private-label. Speakers bring ideas galore to Naples, FL, for service buyers and providers.

March 24, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Maine to set precedent with extended producer responsibility law

Law will shift responsibility for hard-to-recycle products and packaging to “producers, consumers, and others who benefit from products sold and used.”

March 24, 2010