Flexibles

Organic tea producer selects cellulose-based packaging material

Germany-based Lebensbaum to pack its range of organic teas in NatureFlex NVR material, which delivers environmental and barrier benefits.

July 16, 2012

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Packaging Materials Move from Petroleum to Plant-Based Plastics

What’s common among plastic bottles, apparel, footwear, automotive fabric and carpet? It’s PET or polyethylene terephthalate.

July 13, 2012

Cosmetics/Personal care

Scent cues pop on uncluttered personal care packs

Clean, white bottles and cartons, with bold blocks of color and ingredient imagery, draw consumers to new pure, plant-derived shower and bath products from Yardley London.

July 12, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

PCR polyethylene tubes

Formulated by master herbalist Sebastian Pole, Pukka Ayurveda is an exciting collection of new naturally active organic skincare containing super concentrated plant extracts.

July 11, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. demand for bioplastics to exceed 550M lb in 2016

New study predicts a 20% annual growth rate for bioplastics, with non-biodegradable bio-based resins representing more than two-fifths of volume demand.

July 10, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Six steps toward greater organizational sustainability

The economic rule of thumb of the past century—more and cheaper is better—must be supplanted by a new refrain for economic success and personal happiness.

July 10, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Benefits of packaging outlined by AMERIPEN brochure

New brochure explains how the thoughtful use of packaging actually helps prevent waste and save energy. Sections focus on economic, environmental, and social benefits.

July 10, 2012

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Best practices for buying heat shrink labeling machinery

Here are a half-dozen best practices you can follow in buying heat shrinking labeling machinery...

July 6, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

How leading pharma/device firms employ sustainability

Medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers recognize that sustainability efforts can pay multiple dividends.

July 3, 2012

Containers

Root beer in aluminum pint bottle

For premier craft brewer Oskar Blues Brewery of Lyons, CO, combining their home-brewed root beer with a convenient, quick-chilling, resealable aluminum bottle benefited not only Oskar Blues and its customers but also the family of Brian Stiff.

July 3, 2012

Containers

Tropicana's bold shift to PET

Project "Inspiration" takes Tropicana Pure Premium into four new PET bottles, including two handled containers made with a new EBM grade that’s approved for recycling.

July 3, 2012

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The package designer’s role in influencing recyclability

Among all the stakeholders in creating more sustainable packaging, package designers often wield the most influence, especially when it comes to their choice of materials.

July 3, 2012

Recycling

Bronco Wines flying high in PET

Single-serve, PET format for Bronco Wine brands proves a convenient option for airlines, which appreciate the convenience and light weight of the 187-mL bottle.

July 2, 2012