Sustainable Packaging

European bottled water company is certified as carbon-neutral

Croatian water bottler Jamnica earns CarbonFree certification in North America, offsetting its carbon emissions through investments in third-party programs.

April 19, 2013

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Sustainable Packaging

Organic wines in stand-up pouch are 'uncorked'

A line of three fruit-inspired wine varieties are launched in an eco-friendly stand-up pouch by organic winemaker Gilles Louvet.

April 17, 2013

Recycling

What’s the key to profitable packaging innovation?

DuPont speaks with the lead juror of its 25th awards competition, consultant David Luttenberger, about the most important consideration in packaging innovation: the consumer.

April 17, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Campaign on sustainability benefits of steel packaging launches

Following a study showing that lack of information on sustainable packaging is a problem for CPGs, a campaign has been launched to promote the benefits of steel.

April 15, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Degradable additives hinder recycling, says plastic recyclers association

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers reiterates its opposition to the use of degradable additives in plastic packaging, citing recycling and next-use life issues.

April 15, 2013

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Dual syringe product line extension

Plas-Pak Industries, Inc. 6B23 (3ml X 3ml) dual syringe is now ready for customer sampling, testing, and approval.

April 15, 2013

Material handling

Medicine kit package helps ColaLife save lives in Zambia

Wedge-shaped anti-diarrhea Kit Yamoyo package ‘piggybacks’ in unused space within CocaCola crates to take advantage of the beverage giant’s global distribution system.

April 12, 2013

Recycling

Optimism in foodservice packaging sector

A strengthening economy and less volatile input pricing could result in a positive year for the foodservice packaging industries in North America and Europe, based on an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI).

April 9, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Bioplastics feedstock not in competition with food, reveals data

The feedstock needed for bioplastics production accounts for only a minimal fraction of global agricultural area, according to new data published by European Bioplastics.

April 8, 2013

Flexibles

Eleven trends shaping flexible packaging

Trends often come and go before you notice them. Flexible packaging trends seem to have a longer life span than most, signaling that the format is here to stay.

April 8, 2013

Recycling

Pharmapack Europe winners reflect package diversity

Pharmaceutical package winners include Novo Nordisk insulin pen, Weleda’s carton for vials, and a blister-pack carrying case.

April 8, 2013

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What is appropriate technology?

New technology often gets a bad name in its early going. People don´t adapt well to change, and early applications often look clumsy and expensive. It took a long time for microwave ovens, mobile phones and new servo motors to reach mainstream. A $50,000 microwave oven or a $10,000 mobile phone was at one point appropriate for only a limited class of applications. In time, these products reached a price point that made them appropriate for almost every kitchen, pocket or purse.

April 7, 2013

Recycling

Wine by the single-serve PET glass served up for summer

Single-serve wine in a stemware-style PET glass is launched, using proprietary technology that keeps the product fresh and the glass clean from handling.

April 4, 2013