Sustainable Packaging

Is CSR dead? Study shows 'Brand Citizenship' more important to consumers

Despite heavy investment in Corporate Social Responsibility, “feel good” initiatives don’t necessarily move perceptions of brands, shows a recent research study.

October 1, 2012

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Henry Schein Animal Health opts for wool packaging

Scotland-based animal health distributor chooses wool for temperature-sensitive vaccines that deliver cold chain logistics benefits.

October 1, 2012

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Discovering Japan: day one at Tokyo Pack

Easy-open features, refill pouches galore, and an approach to packaging design that caters to women—these are among the things that stood out during today’s Tokyo Pack Insight Japan Tour, which was essentially a guided tour of the retail scene in Japan.

October 1, 2012

Operational Excellence

LifeCell’s pilot program shows promise

Reusable 'cold chain' shipper provides sustainability, economic, and customer benefits.

September 28, 2012

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What is a warranty?

Warranties are complex. Manufacturers, distributors, sales people, and end users are all affected in different ways by warranties. Warranty terms and claims will affect liability, profits, commissions, productivity, good will, and future sales.

September 28, 2012

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Coca-Cola enters partnership to expand PlantBottle production

Partnership with JBF Industries will result in the world’s largest facility for the production of bio-glycol—the key ingredient used to make PlantBottle packaging.

September 27, 2012

Flexibles

Compostable peanut packs debut at Mariners ballgame

Ten thousand Mariners fans receive peanuts in a new pack made from a six-layer flexible film that is said to be 100% compostable.

September 24, 2012

Containers

Female-targeted energy drink a stunner in slim can

Goddess Energy, Inc. improves the formula for its Flirt Energy Drink, and rolls out the beverage in sleek aluminum can that offers functionality, sustainability.

September 24, 2012

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging sessions at Pack Expo

IoPP’s Packaging Learning Center hosts kitting, supply chain sessions by the Contract Packaging Association.

September 18, 2012

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Center for Sustainable Packaging created at RIT

New education and research center, established with $2.2 million in gifts, will be dedicated to the development and use of sustainable packaging.

September 18, 2012

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Dell: 'Powering the possible' of green

Following the release of computer giant Dell’s 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report in July, Oliver Campbell, Dell’s director of procurement, discussed the company’s initiatives around packaging, in particular its use of bamboo and mushroom-based packaging.

September 7, 2012

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RockTenn and DS Smith announce licensing agreement

RockTenn, integrated manufacturers of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions, and DS Smith Plc, international supplier of recycled packaging for consumer goods, have entered into a strategic alliance, executing a licensing agreement that gives RockTenn the exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute proprietary corrugated packaging designs and to distribute innovative packaging equipment in the US.

September 5, 2012

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Study: All things equal, green is preferred

Green Up Street, which runs the Green Up Street Network, a group of suppliers that specializes in cartons and boxes made from agricultural byproducts, recently uncovered some interesting insights regarding consumers’ acceptance of packaging made from alternative materials when it conducted tests using a cereal box made from sugarcane bagasse versus a traditional paperboard cereal box.

September 5, 2012