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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

Additives, coatings & inks

Featured discussions

January 8, 2010

Closures

Intoxicating poppy top perfume packaging

In March 2009, France-based Kenzo Parfums launched a worldwide introduction of its FlowerbyKenzo fragrance (with hints of violet, vanilla, and rose) in svelte, customized glass packaging from SGD.

January 7, 2010

Additives, coatings & inks

Cool CD cover is body heat-activated

The secret surprise to the unassuming package is the use of a nontoxic, thermochromic ink from Chromatic Technologies Inc.

January 6, 2010

Sustainability

Featured discussions

December 7, 2009

Flexibles

Coca-Cola gets it, how about you?

Among the more noteworthy trends in packaged goods manufacturing over the past few years has been the push to give packaging a seat at the table.

December 7, 2009

Flexible packaging

Value and health drive new food and beverage packaging

A depressed economy and consumers' increasing concerns about personal, as well as environmental, health and wellness drive food and beverage packaging innovations.

December 6, 2009

Additives, coatings & inks

A look at BPA from the scientist's perspective

A Ph.D. in food science and technology questions if Consumer Reports’ approach to BPA and the question of its safe use in food packaging is the most appropriate way of viewing this complex issue.

December 3, 2009

Sustainability

DuPont announces call for entries for 22nd annual competition

Program to focus on sustainability achievements, packaging innovation, and waste/cost reduction.

November 25, 2009

Sustainability

Study supports green benefits of reusability for water delivery systems

Reduce first, then recycle is the message of a new study that measures the sustainability impact of drinking water systems, including tap water, refillable containers, and bottled water.

November 20, 2009

Sustainability

Coke's PlantBottle Makes Debut

The Coca-Cola Company goes commercial with its new plant-based PET bottle, containing up to 30% renewable resources, with a goal of producing 2 billion bottles by year-end 2010.

November 16, 2009

Sustainability

Studies show different growth rates for bioplastics, but concur on uptick

Two new studies predict growth in the bioplastics market from nearly 1 million tons to 2.3 million tons by 2013.

November 11, 2009