Sustainable Packaging: Page 324

Labels

An expanded look at shrink sleeves

Underneath the tight-fitting labels are a host of considerations.

October 23, 2014

Flexibles

Bird-friendly coffee brand earns street cred with compostable pouch

British coffee producer Bird & Wild uses pouch made from compostable, renewable material to expand its offerings to stores looking for more eco-friendly options.

October 21, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Zero-interest loans offered to boost recycling infrastructure

The Closed Loop Fund, made up of major CPGs and retailers, offers municipalities zero-interest loans in order to spur the development of recycling infrastructure and services.

October 20, 2014

Containers

U.S. demand for rigid bulk packaging to reach $7.3 billion in 2018

Manufacturing output activity, insourcing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals all help build a post-recession resurgence, says Freedonia report.

October 17, 2014

Sustainability

Americans continue to recycle more plastic bottles

The “National Post-Consumer Plastics Bottle Recycling Report” shows a 4.3% increase in recycling of HDPE, PP, and PET bottles, to 2.9 billion pounds, in 2013.

October 16, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics market to reach $3.94 billion in 2014

A new report predicts that bioplastics will become increasingly important as economic, legislative, and environmental issues drive policies to support sustainable growth.

October 16, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. PET recycling rate hits 31% in 2013

Strong end-use markets drive growth in domestic PET processing, but challenges remain.

October 9, 2014

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics-to-oil could add $9B to U.S. economy

A new report studies the economic impact of deploying pyrolysis, or plastics-to-oil technology, in the U.S., estimating significant economic output and job creation.

October 8, 2014

Sustainability

Brazilian beer launched in lightest can in South America

NewAge Bebidas introduces its Germânia 55 beer brand in an aluminum bottle can that is lightweight, shatterproof, and infinitely recyclable.

October 3, 2014

Secondary Packaging

Sweet system wraps and multipacks chocolates

This animated two-minute video shows how the Cavanna system wraps chocolate bars, then multipacks them. System includes transport, and several different choices in product and packaging configuration, and wrapping machine. Available features include axial handling, evacuation and recycling of empty moulds.

October 2, 2014

PMMI News

Educational opportunities at PACK EXPO Intl.

Infographic highlights the many programs and presentations attendees can take advantage of at PACK EXPO to stay competitive and advance their operations.

October 1, 2014

Cartons and boxes

New box for inflight meals takes off

Scandinavian Airlines uses sturdy folding box for its inflight meals that exhibits a low weight, a good hand feel, and an attractive appearance.

September 30, 2014