Sustainable Packaging

K-Cup coffee packs to be used to help power cement plant

A partnership between a cement supplier and Keurig’s Canadian subsidiary will enable 70,000 lb/yr of K-cups to be used as an alternative fuel source.

August 7, 2014

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Operational Excellence

Revealing the future of the 'cold chain' industry

Survey shows temperature-sensitive healthcare products represent 12% of overall pharmaceutical logistics market, a number that continues to rise.

August 7, 2014

Recycling

Packaging Technology Integrated Solutions and PW–report from interpack

New biopolymers, anti-counterfeiting breakthroughs, linerless labels, rotary aseptic filling, thermoformable paper—these were just a few of the innovations we found at interpack.

August 4, 2014

Recycling

A Coca-Cola milestone

Looking back over the last 20 years worth of stories we’ve published, one can’t help but be struck by how many of those stories are about something that the Coca-Cola Co. did.

August 4, 2014

Recycling

Better nut butter quality

At its state-of-the-art, 40,000-sq-ft facility in Nunda, NY, Once Again Nut Butter Collective, Inc. produces more than 60 different organic products—from almond and cashew butters to clover and wildflower honeys.

August 4, 2014

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Subscription boxes: the name itself shouts packaging

An emerging form of retailing relies heavily on packaging.

August 4, 2014

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American Packaging Corporation receives Governor’s Iowa Environmental Excellence Award

American Packaging Corporation’s Flexographic Printing & Laminating facility is one of 14 Iowa organizations and businesses to receive the state’s Environmental Excellence award recognizing comprehensive environmental programs by organizations and businesses, from Gov. Terry E. Branstad.

July 25, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Garnier Green Garden uses transformed packaging waste

Teaching farm and winner of Garnier Green Garden campaign gets plastic patio tables, trash receptacles, and other plastic items made from recovered beauty care packaging.

July 22, 2014

Recycling

New pack design for veggie-based muffins and soufflés debuts

Garden Lites updates the graphics for its cartons of vegetable-based muffins and soufflés to highlight the products’ nutritional benefits and provide appetizing product photos.

July 15, 2014

Controls & Machine Components

Will Google glasses play a role in packaging?

Keith Campbell, a Packaging World Contributing Editor and On the Edge blogger, took in the sights and sounds of Dusseldorf this past May to bring us a series of reports on new developments in the packaging controls and automation space being shown at interpack 2014. In case you missed his written, blogged, or podcast contributions, here are a few highlights.

July 15, 2014

Cosmetics/Personal care

Bubbles, swirls, and blossoms

A natural hair-care brand breaks away from the muted tones and Kraft paper typically used for natural product packaging, opting for bright colors and patterns to attract an ingredient-savvy demographic.

July 12, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

European researchers work to develop biodegradable dairy packaging

Spanish nonprofit research organization works with companies from five European countries to pioneer a biodgradable material for dairy that stands up to thermal requirements.

July 10, 2014

Sustainability

Carton Council speaks on increased recycling opportunities

Jason Pelz, Vice President of Recycling Projects for the Carton Council of North America, discusses the council’s progress in increasing access to carton recycling by 177% since 2009.

July 2, 2014