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Got sustainable milk jugs?

A new package made from molded fiber and a plastic pouch joins the ranks of those solutions designed to deliver milk in a more sustainable way. But will consumers approve?

January 20, 2010

Bio-based: Page 94

Additives, coatings & inks

Featured discussions

January 8, 2010

Flexibles

Liquid Planet drinks in benefits of compostable tea packaging

Organic tea company launches its full-leaf tea sachets in film overwraps made from renewable materials.

January 6, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Biodegradable plastics' 'green' association propels their growth, claims report

The green factor is triggering the growth of biodegradable plastics, particularly in the areas of consumer products and packaging, Frost & Sullivan reports.

January 5, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Yahoo.com video praises resin alternative

Typically, packaging plays the bad guy in the national media. Not this time, as a Yahoo.com video demonstrates.

January 4, 2010

Cosmetics/Personal care

Survey: Chinese women find secondary uses for cosmetic packaging

Nearly 1,500 young women relate that cosmetics containers have additional value for them after the product is used up. Therein lies potential for extending brand recognition.

December 14, 2009

Sustainability

Study supports green benefits of reusability for water delivery systems

Reduce first, then recycle is the message of a new study that measures the sustainability impact of drinking water systems, including tap water, refillable containers, and bottled water.

November 20, 2009

Sustainability

Coke's PlantBottle Makes Debut

The Coca-Cola Company goes commercial with its new plant-based PET bottle, containing up to 30% renewable resources, with a goal of producing 2 billion bottles by year-end 2010.

November 16, 2009

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List of cities banning polystyrene grows

While the number of West Coast coastal communities banning polystyrene containers continues to climb, others successfully implement recycling plans.

November 13, 2009

Sustainability

Studies show different growth rates for bioplastics, but concur on uptick

Two new studies predict growth in the bioplastics market from nearly 1 million tons to 2.3 million tons by 2013.

November 11, 2009

Sustainability

Sustainable packaging: let's do it right

Often seen as the “bad guy,” packaging can actually contribute to a company’s sustainability goals. But proper research and knowledgeable package design and sourcing are essential.

November 1, 2009

Sustainability

New void fill boosts sustainability

Creative Memories switches to a new kind of air pillows to support its brand’s environmental positioning.

October 31, 2009

Protective/transport packaging

Cold chain products

October 31, 2009