Sustainability

Abbott acts on sustainability initiatives

In an exclusive interview, Abbott Nutrition’s director of global packaging technology discusses how Abbott is implementing more than 40 sustainable packaging initiatives.

January 8, 2010

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Sustainable Packaging

PlantBottle's 30% green content is just the beginning, says Coke's Scott Vitters

In this exclusive interview, The Coca-Cola Company’s director of sustainable packaging, Scott Vitters, explains to GreenerPackage.com how the company plans to create a PET bottle using 100% renewable materials, for a container that meets Coke’s recycling initiatives and stated sustainability goals.

January 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

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January 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainability Consortium clarifies goals, Walmart relationship

The Sustainability Consortium, launched last August, clarified its mission and strategies, while debunking the misconception that it is working on a “sustainability index” for Walmart, during a 90-minute Webcast, “Inside the Sustainability Consortium,” presented by GreenBiz.com in early December.

January 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Suppliers 'leading' the way

When you’ve been part of the packaging press for as many years as we have, you get to know some remarkable packaging suppliers.

January 7, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

S&P companies reporting on sustainability jumps by more than 33%, report shows

Despite 2009’s dismal economy, nearly all S&P 100 companies have begun to provide sustainability information, with many offering performance data, to the public.

January 7, 2010

Sustainability

China, developing regions drive global foodservice disposable demand

Containers for take-out food at restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail stores will help drive sales.

January 6, 2010

Sustainability

Canadian spring-water company takes the 100% rPET plunge

Following years of R&D, Naya Water becomes the first bottler of still water to employ a 100% recycled PET container.

January 6, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Biodegradable plastics' 'green' association propels their growth, claims report

The green factor is triggering the growth of biodegradable plastics, particularly in the areas of consumer products and packaging, Frost & Sullivan reports.

January 5, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Yahoo.com video praises resin alternative

Typically, packaging plays the bad guy in the national media. Not this time, as a Yahoo.com video demonstrates.

January 4, 2010

Sustainability

Beyond green--"positive consumption" is the latest trend

Global study of 30,000 consumers by global consumer behavior and trends consultancy, RISC International, defines the new consumer attitude.

December 28, 2009

Sustainability

Nanotechnology in packaging presents rewards and risks

Nanotechnology is not without risks, but it packs potential for packaging applications and medical breakthroughs.

December 21, 2009

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Simple, sustainable design for organic dairy and meat and cheese packaging--got it half right?

Lindsay Perkins’ packaging for organic farm products from Maine really delivers on so many points, misses the mark on a few.

December 15, 2009