Flexibles

Nanotech and food

Nanotechnology holds great promise in the food packaging arena.

October 3, 2008

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Sustainability

Promoting PLA to the consumer

The claims made about PLA to consumers differ in their relevance, as well as in their susceptibility to attacks; therefore, strategic thought should go into their choice.

September 26, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

It's 2012---Where is your resin coming from?

Smart makers and users of packaging are already closely monitoring the performance and cost of Middle East polymers and packaging products.

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Anti-corrosion stretch film

New Corrosion Intercept Stretch Film from Engineered Materials provides protection against corrosion to all metal products, as well as nonmetal items such as painted surfaces and synthetic fabrics.

August 31, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Drum labels

Labelmaster’s new line of Premium Laser Litho(TM) and Dura-Vinyl(TM) drum labels for shipping dangerous goods meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.

August 31, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Recycled-content resins

Invista has formulated Polyclear® Conserve™ PET, a polyester polymer that contains as much as 20% post-consumer recycled PET and features good color and clarity.

August 5, 2008

Sustainability

Bisphenol-A safety ignites controversy

Used for years for reusable polycarbonate baby bottles and water bottles, as well as in can liners, Bisphenol-A is under increasing fire on several fronts.

August 5, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

August 4, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

No 'silver-bullet' BPA alternative

Scientific decisions made decades ago are at the root of the Bisphenol-A (BPA) controversy (see story, page 75).

August 3, 2008

Tamper-evident machinery

Biopolymers march on

Biopolymers have finally begun to establish themselves as viable players in packaging.

August 3, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Five ways contract packaging is changing

It’s more than rising fuel and energy costs. Change reflects the consumer’s mind-set and in-store trends. Respond by balancing production complexity with simplicity.

August 1, 2008

Sustainability

What is d2w?

Tiger Brands’ responsible decision to convert their bags to oxo-biodegradable paves a path for others to follow.

July 2, 2008

Flexibles

Albany goes biodegradable

In South Africa, Tiger Brands has taken what it believes is a giant green leap by converting all its bread packaging to ‘degrade-to-water’ biodegradable film.

July 2, 2008