Sustainability

'Green' strategy makes economic (dollars and) cents

An interview with Carmen Corrado, vice president of pharmaceutical manufacturing for Roche, Nutley, NJ.

August 31, 2008

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Flexibles

Kraft and TerraCycle partner on packaging reuse

World's first sponsored waste programs reuse cookie, bar wrappers.

August 31, 2008

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Coping with packaging price increases

Input costs are causing packaging suppliers to raise prices, forcing CPG companies to devise effective coping strategies.

August 28, 2008

Recycling

In UK, holiday sweets to be packaged "green"...

Mars and Nestle have reiterated their commitment to packaging reduction by outlining ways they will cut back this holiday season.

August 27, 2008

Recycling

British supermarket prevents crying over spilt milk...

Asda will sell milk in a container that is made from 91 percent recycled office paper, and is 99 percent recyclable.

August 20, 2008

Recycling

Don't cry! UK baby bottles are recycled and recyclable...

British organic baby care manufacturer, Beaming Baby, is the first UK-based toiletries company to use 100 percent recycled plastic in their bottles for baby.

August 20, 2008

Recycling

British company introduces decorative products and packages that benefit environment...

ZeroTree is a new collection of eco-friendly shopping bags and packages from Noble Gift Packaging.

August 13, 2008

Recycling

American entrepreneur hits "green" packaging snags...

When Aqua2Go was started by Stacey Griffin, she was pleased to be able to stress her product's "green" packaging. But there has been unforeseen backlash.

August 13, 2008

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Noteworthy Items Gleaned From the World News

The Sustainable Outlook newsletter has a new name—Greener Package.

August 10, 2008

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Setting a Brand Apart Through Effective Sustainable Packaging

A growing number of companies are focusing on sustainable products and processes to reduce their impact on the environment, improve efficiency, and strengthen their brands.

August 10, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

A key driver in sales at retail

Where would retailing be today without vibrant packaging?

August 5, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Recycled-content resins

Invista has formulated Polyclear® Conserve™ PET, a polyester polymer that contains as much as 20% post-consumer recycled PET and features good color and clarity.

August 5, 2008

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Brown anionic direct liquid dyes

Ciba Pergasol Brown O dyes are suitable for coloration of fresh and recycled paper fibers.

August 5, 2008