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Protective/transport packaging

PLA capsules adorn wine bottles

Trinity Oaks begins using compostable wine bottle capsules made from renewable materials.

April 25, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Video: 45 P&G sites achieve zero manufacturing waste to landfill

P&G’s long-term vision of sending zero manufacturing and consumer waste to landfills reaches milestone, as the company finds innovative ways to create ‘worth from waste.’

April 3, 2013

Flexibles

Compostable coffee bags make North American debut

Two North American coffee roasting companies have launched fully compostable coffee bags to support their eco-friendly commitments.

April 2, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Winners of $25,000 packaging innovation challenge announced

Three winners meet the challenge of developing ‘More Sustainable and Effective Approaches for Delivering Micronutrient Powders.’

March 20, 2013

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Industry Watch

A quick run-down on the latest supplier news, mergers, expansions, and people.

February 28, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Molded-pulp bottle is perfect for protein powder line

Natural health products brand Bodylogix follows in the footsteps of Seventh Generation when it launches an eco-friendly, convention-busting bottle for its protein powders.

February 1, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Waste reduction is central to Unilever’s sustainability strategy

Unilever senior packaging manager, R&D, Michael Hughes, shares how the company is evaluating and designing its packaging to meet the goals of The Sustainable Living Plan.

February 1, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Compliance-prompting pharma packs: More sustainable?

Regardless of packaging materials used, is compliance-prompting packaging inherently more sustainable, given its positive impacts on human health, the economy, and the environment?

February 1, 2013

Flexibles

Compostable film grade resin

New certified compostable resin ideal for compost bags and retail shopping bags.

January 24, 2013

Sustainability

Video: Recyclable produce box pilots are promising

Global Green pilot shows that replacing paraffin-coated produce cases with recyclable-coated boxes could divert waste from landfills and save money for the foodservice and retail industry.

January 23, 2013

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Henkel and DaniMer form alliance to deliver bio-based hotmelt adhesives for packaging

Henkel and DaniMer Scientific, LLC have formed an alliance to combine Henkel’s expertise in hotmelt adhesive formulation, application, and global footprint, with DaniMer’s expertise in biopolymer science, proprietary production capabilities, and the company’s bio-based technology platform.

January 16, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Chocolate wrapped in compostable film

Alce Nero, an Italian consortium of organic producers and farmers, has chosen compostable material to wrap its range of Fair Trade chocolate.

December 15, 2012