Sustainable Packaging

Plastic bottle recycling in U.S. tops 3 billion pounds

Increases in recycling are recorded for PET, HDPE, and PP bottles in the 25th annual National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report.

December 11, 2015

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Material handling

Fisher Dishes on Global Clinical Trials Markets

Technology is advancing so fast that unless you have full-time people keeping track of it, a company's capabilities can become quickly obsolete and they will fall behind their competitors.

December 10, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Biodegradability additives may cause environmental harm: SPC

The SPC takes a formal stance against biodegradability additives for petroleum-based plastics noting a lack sustainable advantages and the potential for environmental harm.

December 9, 2015

Recycling

Distinctive, intricate gift packaging wins top PPC award

Mondelēz has a patent pending on this unconventional carton shape/form.

December 9, 2015

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Bostik, Inc.

As the adhesives solutions division of Arkema, Bostik is a global adhesive, sealant and coatings manufacturer specializing in sustainable innovations for industrial markets, including flexible and rigid packaging, tape, label, graphic and specialty films.

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Labels

Nine beverage labeling packaging trends to watch

Environmentally friendly packaging as well as packages that address consumers’ desire for healthier products are among the trends beverage producers should be noting.

December 5, 2015

Recycling

Examining Global IVD Market Factors

Market research indicates optimism for the future for global IVD markets, yet industry consolidation, reimbursement, and excise taxes could slow growth.

December 4, 2015

Sustainability

From potato starch to grape skins: Veuve Clicquot’s eco-friendly packaging

Veuve Clicquot introduces version 3 of its Naturally Clicquot champagne packaging, moving from the use of potato starch to a byproduct of its own winemaking process.

December 3, 2015

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Stay cool throughout thermoforming projects

It’s the materials that should “feel” the heat and not the project managers.

December 1, 2015

Recycling

McCormick & Co.—perfecting the art of staying relevant

A visit to McCormick & Co.’s Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, MD, makes it clear that packaging is taken very seriously at this 126-year-old food manufacturer.

December 1, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

WtE: A burning opportunity

The plastic bottle recycling rate in the U.S. is slowing, reducing our resource recovery opportunities.

November 30, 2015

Additives, coatings & inks

Demand rising for functional and barrier coatings

New report examines the market for functional and barrier coatings for paper and board packaging, which is expected to exceed $7.1 billion by 2020.

November 27, 2015

Labels

FDA’s GE salmon announcement sparks controversy

Agency announces genetically engineered salmon is safe, drawing a CFS lawsuit. Salmon will be regulated under new animal drug provisions. GE products also have labeling implications.

November 20, 2015