Sustainable Packaging

Off The Shelf: Plantable, compostable pod holds produce seeds

Scotts Miracle-Gro introduces the Gro-Ables Seed Pod, which offers consumers a foolproof way to grow their own herbs and produce from seeds. Seeds, along with fertilizer, are contained in a ‘pod’ made from compostable materials that can be planted directly in the ground and turns to compost by the following growing season.

January 10, 2014

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View From The Top: Taking time to tinker at Gillette

From breakthrough technology in packaging made from renewable resources to brilliant RPET thermoforming techniques, Gillette’s R&D group is hitting on all cylinders.

December 6, 2013

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Design and technical resources for sustainability

As recently as five years ago, very little information was available to package developers with regard to how to create a so-called sustainable package.

November 11, 2013

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Miracle-Gro compostable seed pods are consumer-focused

Addressing consumers’ challenges with growing edible plants from seeds, Scotts Miracle-Gro launches a seed pod made from molded fiber that gets planted directly in the ground.

November 7, 2013

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Marketing 'green' to the mainstream

Not long ago, green products and services appealed mainly to a small minority of die-hard eco-conscious consumers.

November 5, 2013

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Let your packaging be the ultimate brand storyteller

Packaging that appeals to consumers’ emotions provides a memorable experience that builds trust and a connection with the consumer. Does your packaging tell a story?

October 30, 2013

Material handling

Update on serialization and unique device identification regulatory developments

Key regulatory developments could preempt California e-pedigree and provide clarity for manufacturers and packagers of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.

October 10, 2013

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Smart packaging—advances in ready meals, hardware, and produce

This look at recent commercial applications of smart packaging in the Netherlands, India, and England make it pretty clear that a technological revolution is now underway.

October 2, 2013

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Protective packaging made from crop waste

Restore Mushroom Packaging from Sealed Air Corp. is made from crop waste, which is just about endlessly renewable. To make it even more sustainable, it's home compostable

October 2, 2013

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Global partners offer green packaging solutions that are cost-competitive with existing petroleum streams

U.S. based Ingredion and Australia's Plantic offer thermoform materials with oxygen barrier properties, replacing EVOH barrier layers. KTM produces 100% starch-based foam products from bio degradable dunnage to pharma-grade coolers.

September 30, 2013

Flexibles

Cereal maker introduces plant-based box liner

Organic products maker Cascadian Farm now lines its Cinnamon Crunch cereal box with a new bag made from 57% certified plant-based material.

September 18, 2013

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Plastic Suppliers, Inc. adds new slitting capabilities

Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), manufacturer and distributor of bio- and petrochemical-based films, has announced the installation and commissioning of three new high-speed Kampf slitters to support the company’s increasing demand in its converting and distribution business.

September 12, 2013

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New packaging technologies featured at Process Expo

Just announced is an important addition, “Packaging in the new Millennium,” to the packaging track of the Process Expo University educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from November 3-6, 2013.

September 10, 2013