Sustainable Packaging

New, 'greener' Starbucks cup sleeve uses adhesives innovation

New cup sleeve allows for reduction in material and greater PCR material, with no degradation in quality, through proprietary adhesive/converting technology.

July 20, 2012

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Organic tea producer selects cellulose-based packaging material

Germany-based Lebensbaum to pack its range of organic teas in NatureFlex NVR material, which delivers environmental and barrier benefits.

July 16, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. demand for bioplastics to exceed 550M lb in 2016

New study predicts a 20% annual growth rate for bioplastics, with non-biodegradable bio-based resins representing more than two-fifths of volume demand.

July 10, 2012

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How leading pharma/device firms employ sustainability

Medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers recognize that sustainability efforts can pay multiple dividends.

July 3, 2012

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Innovation on two fronts

Last month in this space I described how impressed I was with H.J. Heinz, not only because it has been truly innovative in its approach to packaging but also because it has the good sense to celebrate and promote what its hard-working and talented packaging professionals have come up with.

July 2, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Biodegradable foam protects electronics shipments

Cornstarch-based protective packaging provides sustainable option for global shipping of electronics product.

June 29, 2012

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'Twelve principles of green packaging'

Today’s presentations at the 18th World Packaging Conference in San Luis Obispo, CA, included a valuable refresher course, of sorts, on sustainable packaging.

June 20, 2012

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Inviting packaging to the product development table

Bringing packaging to the product development process benefits package design, patient compliance, and patent expiry issues.

May 31, 2012

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Berkley International Packaging to open new manufacturing facility in Los Angeles

Berkley International Packaging, designer, manufacturer, and distributer of recycled material and renewable plant-fiber, compostable packaging for the food and consumer packaging industry, has finalized the purchase of its manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.

May 31, 2012

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Eagle Flexible Packaging appoints Scott Hansen as Director of Sales & Marketing

Eagle Flexible Packaging, Inc., a printer and converter of flexible packaging for retail food products, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices, and other specialty applications, has appointed Scott Hansen as Director of Sales & Marketing.

May 30, 2012

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Kimberly-Clark reports progress toward Sustainability 2015 goals

2011 sustainability report highlights company’s efforts to sustain resources for the future by focusing on people, planet, and products.

May 21, 2012

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DuPont Awards—celebrating innovation and collaboration

From breakthrough vacuum packaging developed by a billion dollar materials supplier to a kraft divider made by a year-old startup, these winners represent innovation itself.

May 17, 2012

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SPS 2012: Tackling food waste through packaging innovation

For food manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and consumers, food waste is a pervasive and unavoidable reality. Or is it?

May 10, 2012