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November 13, 2011

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November 12, 2011

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CannedWater4Kids Charity honored

Ball Corporation, the largest producer of recyclable beverage cans in the world, has presented its prestigious “Can Ambassador Award” to 501c3 charity, CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) of Sussex, WI.

November 11, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Hasbro outlines new paper procurement policy

Close on the heels of Mattel’s news that it will sustainably source paper and wood fiber, Hasbro announces its own paper policy based on stringent environmental considerations.

November 10, 2011

Sustainability

Pizza Hut Costa Rica employs multifunctional pizza box to minimize waste

Multifunctional pizza box, which breaks down into plates and a small container for leftovers, is a big hit with Pizza Hut Costa Rica customers.

November 10, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

CPGs, pack suppliers support America Recycles Day

The 2011 celebration of America Recycles Day, on Nov. 15, will include events sponsored by companies such as PepsiCo, that encourage consumer recycling.

November 10, 2011

Flexibles

Raw pet-food bag uses renewable, compostable materials

Flexible, reclosable pouch for raw dog food from Steve’s Real Food is made from renewable compostable materials and is ‘green from the zipper to the sealant.’

November 10, 2011

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Giving sight to packaging lines

Machine modifications and facility-wide organization help the Lighthouse for the Blind’s visually impaired employees fulfill orders for government and corporate customers.

November 7, 2011

Reusable/Returnable

Customization for the new 'Me Generation'

Innovations in customized, or personalized, packaging help brands differentiate themselves in a 'sea of unlimited choice.'

November 4, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability published

In early September, The Global Packaging Project, part of the sustainability workstream at The Consumer Goods Forum, released the Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability.

November 4, 2011

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Tween-tastic package design

Tips on creating packaging for the $200-billion-per-year tween market—one of America’s youngest, most desirable consumer groups.

November 3, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Motion-enhanced case erector

A switch from pneumatics to servo-based motion is among the reasons this automatic case erector can reach speeds of 30/min and react to changing corrugated conditions.

November 3, 2011