Materials: Page 426

Containers

OFF THE SHELF: Arizona Rescue Water relies on packaging

Whether it's nutraceutical, vitamin-fortified, or just plain tasty and refreshing, Arizona Rescue Water uses packaging for shelf impact and differentiation. Jim Butschli reports.

June 4, 2010

Containers

Bioplastics thrive despite economic woes

A poll conducted by the European Bioplastics association shows growth in bioplastics that is expected to continue into 2011 and beyond.

June 3, 2010

Flexibles

Vitamin-enhanced water debuts in PET

AriZona Beverage Co. launches RESCUE Water in injection blow-molded PET bottles that use an oxygen-scavenging technology.

June 1, 2010

Flexibles

DuPont Gold for cat litter bags

New packaging for Fresh Step Cat Litter, a product of Clorox USA, Oakland, CA, has garnered a DuPont Gold Award; by replacing polypropylene pails with flexible film bag packaging, Clorox has cut packaging material weight by 80%.

June 1, 2010

Containers

Soccer fans may get a kick out of new beer can

SABMiller to introduce a can with a full-aperture end for the World Cup tournament. It’s recyclable, and it transforms the can into a convenient drinking cup.

May 28, 2010

Labels

OFF THE SHELF: Hand soap and pickles--2 takes on package graphics

Editor Pat Reynolds takes a look at a PET container of hand soap in a pump dispenser and also at a six pack of shelf-stable pickle packs to make a few comments on sustainability and package graphics.

May 28, 2010

Sustainability

Infinitely recyclable aluminum can more sustainable than ever, shows LCA

New life-cycle analyses from The Aluminum Association shows a carbon footprint reduction of 44% over the last 17 years.

May 27, 2010

Tamper-evident machinery

Two-in-one prefilled vial design wins DuPont Gold

Tamper-evident design of vial dispenser enables consumers to determine the authenticity of the product.

May 27, 2010

Closures

Beverage 'bottle can' wins DuPont Diamond Award

A multifaceted, game-changing technology for aluminum bottles has been aptly named a Diamond award winner for Excellence in Innovation, Cost/Waste Reduction, and Sustainability.

May 27, 2010

Additives, coatings & inks

Reusable shipper wins DuPont Diamond Award

Used to maintain and control temperatures of vaccines, blood, and biologics during transit.

May 26, 2010

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Personna M5 shaving system earns AmeriStar Award

Supply chain collaboration leads to a clamshell design that puts the package on a par with American Safety Razor’s five-blade, state-of-the-art product.

May 25, 2010

Flexibles

Reflections on IoPP Packaging Summit 2010

The event was a rallying reminder that packaging is a diversified, powerful tool.

May 24, 2010