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

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Innovation on two fronts

Last month in this space I described how impressed I was with H.J. Heinz, not only because it has been truly innovative in its approach to packaging but also because it has the good sense to celebrate and promote what its hard-working and talented packaging professionals have come up with.

July 2, 2012

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Dissecting the Unilever 'Plan'

At an April event in Washington, D.C., Unilever reported on its progress toward its 10-year Sustainable Living Plan, announced in late 2010. At the event, Unilever senior vp, Sustainability, Gavin Neath provided details on the company’s goals for packaging.

July 2, 2012

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Packaging and food security

Packaging has always protected consumers from contamination (intentional or unintentional) or tampering, there is no legislation stipulating that packaging must perform this role.

July 2, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Biodegradable foam protects electronics shipments

Cornstarch-based protective packaging provides sustainable option for global shipping of electronics product.

June 29, 2012

Sustainable Packaging

Study strikes down 'sustainable packaging' terminology

PwC reports that the term ‘sustainable packaging’ is too broad to be useful and has instead been substituted in recent years with the concept of supply chain efficiency.

June 28, 2012

Recycling

Walmart to launch new compliance pack

More than 3,600 pharmacies will employ new Shellpak Renew, which aims to give pharmacists more time to counsel patients and improve adherence.

June 28, 2012

Recycling

Next-generation metal detectors

Magnetic Products, Inc. (MPI) offers the complete line of Cassel metal detectors, featuring exclusive “four-quadrant” technology.

June 26, 2012

Secondary Packaging

Trends in case packing equipment

There are a number of trends that are driving the design of modern case-packing equipment...

June 26, 2012

Recycling

Nurses, medical pros help drive device packaging improvements

Medical device companies use input from nurses and professionals to develop packaging that opens easier and works harder in the field.

June 26, 2012

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High Liner Foods reels in sustainability savings

North American provider of frozen seafood switches to a mineral-based coating for its cartons that provides greater barrier protection and reduces plastic use by 40,000 lb/yr.

June 25, 2012

Reusable/Returnable

Customized pressure testing system

Sherloc System™ detects dangerous containers that can cause serious damage to people and/or property.

June 22, 2012

Protective/transport packaging

Brand edge and strap protector product line

Intertape Polymer Group® launched ANGLEGUARD™ brand edge and strap protectors to its iCushion® Protective Packaging product line.

June 22, 2012