Sustainable Packaging

Surf boards to ship in compostable packaging

Fully compostable mushroom-based protective packaging will be used to ship stand-up paddle surf boards from PUMA to retailers or directly to people who order them online.

March 22, 2012

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Sustainable Packaging

With two weeks until SPS 2012, new speakers announced

Information-packed conference and exhibit focused on optimizing the sustainable packaging supply chain attracts even more high-profile speakers, April 3-5, in Houston.

March 21, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

RIT students prove they’re up for package design challenge

Winning design involves replacing a stout-shaped glass bottle for a lightweight, taller PET for Wegmans BBQ sauce.

March 20, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Grant issued to study sheep's wool for packaging and shipping vaccines

To combat growing vaccine waste, a U.K. government initiative reportedly will back R&D of sheep's wool packaging for pharmaceuticals.

March 19, 2012

Contract Packaging

CPA changeover webinar March 20... register today!

Learn why 'fast and furious almost never wins the changeover race.'

March 19, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclability, sustainability gain momentum at HealthPack 2012

Growing hospital waste is addressed in at least three different sessions at the Albuquerque event.

March 14, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study: Clear environmental claims critical to consumer acceptance

New research on shoppers’ buy-in of environmentally friendly packaging shows consumer willingness, but strong confusion over claims.

March 13, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Campbell Soup to phase out BPA in can linings

Breast Cancer Fund and Healthy Child Healthy World cite public and consumer pressure as the catalyst for Campbell’s announcement.

March 12, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Machinery: Sustainability and Competitiveness

Download this white paper from the U.S. Department of Commerce on sustainability and competitiveness of the U.S. packaging machinery industry.

March 12, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

INCPEN publishes guide for sustainable packaging in the Internet age

Free report for manufacturers and retailers provides guidance on designing resource-efficient and cost-efficient packaging for e-commerce products.

March 9, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

SPC report gives guidance on use of recycled fiber in packaging

‘Guidelines for Recycled Content in Paper and Paperboard Packaging’ identifies solutions for overcoming technical challenges and meeting performance requirements.

March 5, 2012

Flexibles

Miss Muffet uses compostable cellulose material for candy packaging

U.K.-based Miss Muffet & Co. wraps its fairytale and nursery rhyme-inspired confectionery in material that fits into its environmental stance.

February 29, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Cardinal Health introduces surgical glove half-fold packages

Modified packaging reduces waste, maximizes storage space, and demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability.

February 22, 2012