Sustainable Packaging

CPGs, pack suppliers support America Recycles Day

The 2011 celebration of America Recycles Day, on Nov. 15, will include events sponsored by companies such as PepsiCo, that encourage consumer recycling.

November 10, 2011

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Flexibles

Raw pet-food bag uses renewable, compostable materials

Flexible, reclosable pouch for raw dog food from Steve’s Real Food is made from renewable compostable materials and is ‘green from the zipper to the sealant.’

November 10, 2011

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Giving sight to packaging lines

Machine modifications and facility-wide organization help the Lighthouse for the Blind’s visually impaired employees fulfill orders for government and corporate customers.

November 7, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability published

In early September, The Global Packaging Project, part of the sustainability workstream at The Consumer Goods Forum, released the Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability.

November 4, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Game-changing packaging solutions for a sustainable future

Custom-product vending machines, bulk product stores, and returnable, reusable packaging are just some of the emerging trends in sustainable packaging that could dramatically change the consumer/brand relationship.

November 3, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Bio fuels spell opportunity

Today’s focus on energy sources based on renewable resources rather than on petroleum creates an opportunity for packaging.

November 2, 2011

Contract Packaging

There's still time: Attend the Contract Packaging Association Fall WorkShop, Nov. 7-8

If you’re a member of the Contract Packaging Association or a user of contract packaging services but haven’t registered for the organization’s Fall WorkShop, there’s still time – but not much.

October 31, 2011

Contract Packaging

Global pharmaceutical contracting predicted to reach $361 billion in 2016

Packaging segment, worth $6.4 billion this year, should be worth $9.3 billion in 2016, says research report.

October 28, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

New packaging recovery label system to debut in 2012

The voluntary label from GreenBlue has been designed to help reduce consumer confusion over recycling and to provide a consistent, accurate labeling system.

October 28, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

GreenBlue forms Forest Products Working Group

The new working group, comprising supplier and corporation members, will focus on developing practical tools and resources to address forest resource challenges and opportunities.

October 27, 2011

Sustainability

Fishery converts to 100%-recycled-fiber cases

Foodservice seafood provider makes transition to 100% recycled kraft for its master cases, printed with water-based, metal-free inks.

October 26, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

2010 PET container recycling rate reaches 29%

Report records seventh straight year of U.S. PET recycling rate increase.

October 26, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Study cites alternative energy opportunities from nonrecycled plastics

Columbia University study funded by ACC calculates the energy and electricity potential available from the nonrecycled plastics currently disposed of in U.S. landfills.

October 26, 2011