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Flexibles

Unifoil Corporation's commitment to sustainability recognized by PEFC

Unifoil Corporation is pleased to announce that it has achieved chain-of-custody certification to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC).

October 27, 2009

Sustainability

Tesco's twist on 'two-for-one' to reduce food waste, packaging

New 'Buy One Get One Free – Later' initiative allows consumers to pick up second products at a later date when short shelf life may contribute to food waste.

October 27, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging's constant buzz

If nothing else, you gotta love the energy that’s being brought to bear these days on the whole sustainable packaging enchilada.

October 23, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Trays offer moisture resistance + compostability

Interest in these 100% biodegradable trays made of sugar cane waste called “bagasse” is said to be strong and growing.

October 23, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

The evolution of Windows software packaging

Packaging for Microsoft’s ubiquitous software has gone from bland to engaging over the past 24 years. The latest evolution is for Windows 7, and it follows the current trend of simplification in design.

October 23, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Pushing the Demand Curve Forward for Reusable Packaging

National industry and professional associations, along with packaging and pooling companies, are striving to increase awareness and promote the use of reusable packaging through educational seminars.

October 22, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainability Leader Discusses Innovation at 2009 Environmental Expo in Vegas

Nicholas Rumanes, vice president of development for the Las Vegas Sands Corp., spoke at the annual Environmental Expo during CardPak Inc.'s banquet at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

October 22, 2009

Flexible packaging

A golden age of aseptic packaging?

Recent developments have some observers wondering if the U.S. is on the threshold of some kind of golden age of aseptic packaging.

October 20, 2009

Sustainable Packaging

Game-changing green innovations win Greener Package Awards

The first-ever Greener Package Awards prove that sustainable packaging has hit the mainstream, with innovations that promise to change the face of packaging forever.

October 20, 2009

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Contract packager's blister machine delivers flexibility

New blister-packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.

October 20, 2009

Controls & Machine Components

2010 legislation mandates energy efficient motors

Signed back on December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) goes into effect December 19, 2010, and has far reaching implications for packaging machinery.

October 13, 2009

Flexible packaging

Demand for converted flexible packaging grows

New study from Reportlinker predicts flexible market to grow to $18 billion by 2013 as US economy rebounds.

October 13, 2009