Sustainable Packaging

PET water bottles: recycling grows, while weight drops

New studies show that the recycling rate for bottled water reached nearly 39% in 2011, while amount of PET plastic used in bottled water containers continues to drop.

March 21, 2013

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Winners of $25,000 packaging innovation challenge announced

Three winners meet the challenge of developing ‘More Sustainable and Effective Approaches for Delivering Micronutrient Powders.’

March 20, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Global consumers willing to fork out more for fresh, sustainable packaging

Global study indicates that consumers rank packaging that keeps contents fresh and is environmentally friendly as more valuable than formats with value-added features.

March 18, 2013

Sustainability

Unilever shakes up the aerosol world

Unilever has launched what it calls “the first major packaging reduction initiative for aerosol deodorants since they were introduced in the late 1960s.”

March 14, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Plastic film recycling rises to 1 billion lb annually

A new report reveals that in 2011 plastic film recycling rose by 4% to reach 1 billion lb annually—a new high for the recovery of plastic bags, wraps, and shrink film.

March 14, 2013

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Closure and Container Manufacturers Association to become part of the International Society of Beverage Technologists

On April 1, 2013, the Closure and Container Manufacturers Association (CCMA) will become part of the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT); a group will be formed with representatives from both organizations to facilitate the transition.

March 12, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Free report: 'Greening Fast Food Packaging'

New report outlines the attributes of environmentally friendly fast-food packaging and applauds companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks that have made meaningful strides.

March 12, 2013

Cartons and boxes

SunOpta unveils new look in aseptics

The first product in the Aseptic Edge format is now available to U.S. consumers and is being showcased at the Natural Products Industry Expo West in Anaheim, CA, March 7-10.

March 8, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

San Jose rejects foam foodservice recycling, bucking California trend

Although PS foam packaging is the only foodservice packaging recycled in CA, San Jose City Council restricts its use; plastics makers urge council to reconsider.

March 8, 2013

Labels

Label specification: Best practices in label development

Label development is a balance of marketing goals, branding platforms, shelf impact, and consistent presentation.

March 5, 2013

Containers

Wicked Cool! tube graphics market Tom's of Maine toothpaste

New Wicked Cool! natural toothpaste for kids 8+ extends Tom's of Maine oral care line.

March 5, 2013

Workforce

Are these acts of war?

It is good to have someone from inside Washington DC express views on national security that make sense to me and that align with topics that are written about frequently on this blog.

March 1, 2013

Flexible packaging

Innovation drives Lundberg's new rice packaging

Stand-up, reclosable five-sided pouch provides competitive differentiation, shelf presence, and consumer benefits.

March 1, 2013