Material handling

Temperature-sensitive logistics market in state of flux

Healthcare Packaging Publisher Jim Chrzan shares observations from Cool Chain Logistics Europe in Basel, Switzerland.

January 29, 2013

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Nonrecycled plastics present huge energy potential for Canada, says study

Study shows the nonrecycled plastics landfilled in Canada each year could supply enough energy to fuel 600,000+ cars or power almost 500,000 households.

January 28, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

WorldStar Sustainability Award candidates announced

Packages on the WPO’s shortlist for the Sustainability Award include a lightweight milk bottle, a pallet that boasts a 40% improvement in everything, and an easy-crush PET bottle.

January 28, 2013

Flexibles

Compostable film grade resin

New certified compostable resin ideal for compost bags and retail shopping bags.

January 24, 2013

Sustainability

Video: Recyclable produce box pilots are promising

Global Green pilot shows that replacing paraffin-coated produce cases with recyclable-coated boxes could divert waste from landfills and save money for the foodservice and retail industry.

January 23, 2013

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Traveling spray system

Attachment can continuously or intermittently wash screen mesh free of solids.

January 23, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

The Bioplastics Council launches awards program

Competition will recognize outstanding innovation and unique application of bioplastics materials, products, or processes by a company.

January 22, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

McDonald's launches new global packaging designs

Bags and cups to feature QR codes providing access to finding nutrition information.

January 22, 2013

Sustainability

New consortium addresses PET recycle stream issues

Members, representing the entire value chain, consider multiple solutions to the problem of full-wrap labels in the PET recycle stream.

January 17, 2013

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Plastic Technologies announces 2013 US, EU training seminars

Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI), developer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other plastic-based packaging, hass announced its 2013 training seminar series.

January 17, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Michigan State School of Packaging to host Student Packaging Jamboree

March 21-23 event will include speeches from industry professionals, a showcase of innovative packages, and an opportunity to interact with experts through a panel discussion.

January 16, 2013

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Henkel and DaniMer form alliance to deliver bio-based hotmelt adhesives for packaging

Henkel and DaniMer Scientific, LLC have formed an alliance to combine Henkel’s expertise in hotmelt adhesive formulation, application, and global footprint, with DaniMer’s expertise in biopolymer science, proprietary production capabilities, and the company’s bio-based technology platform.

January 16, 2013

Workforce

HealthPack 2013 Louisville preview

Annual conference to help medical device packaging professionals includes two conference days and a UPS Worldhub tour.

January 8, 2013