Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

August 4, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks: Page 28

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

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News.

July 2, 2008

Sustainability

Small particles may present big regulatory issues

Today we take up small matters.

July 2, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Beer remains driving sector for growth in the glass

The highest demand for glass bottles in beverage packaging is derived from beer, followed by spirits and wine, according to Euromonitor International’s Global Glass Packaging Report.

July 2, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainable resin

To help retailers serve environmentally conscious consumers, PWP Industries has introduced AgroResin® sustainable packaging.

June 2, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability News & Events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

June 1, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

CSPI: 'Alcospeed' beverages unsafe in any package

The Center for Science in the Public Interest targets alcoholic energy drinks and their packaging.

May 31, 2008

Sustainability

Experts analyze medical device packaging market

Global packaging standards, 11607 packaging compliance, accelerated aging, package failure analyses, and tips for working with consultants were among the key discussion points at the recent MD&M (Medical Design & Manufacturing) West Conference.

May 13, 2008