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2012-A year of exceptional packaging opportunities

Six trends and drivers will shape packaging agendas in 2012, according to Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions.

December 30, 2011

Sustainable Packaging: Page 389

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging prevents food waste

European food experts identify packaging as an important tool to help extend the shelf life of food.

December 19, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Kraft maps full footprint, 'from farm to fork'

Project provides initial details of company’s effects on climate, land, and water; validates focus on sustainable agriculture.

December 16, 2011

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AMERIPEN gets new president

Changing of the guard also includes new vice president and secretary.

December 16, 2011

Sustainability

Coca-Cola invests in biotech to fast track a 100% plant-based bottle

The Coca-Cola Company invests in three biotechnology companies to help speed the development of a commercial-scale technology to create a 100% plant-based PlantBottle.

December 15, 2011

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Automation: New PC-based control software uses C/C++ languages

Said to be the company’s most significant software release since 1996, Beckhoff Automation’s TwinCAT 3 with eXtended Automation Technology (XAT) is a dynamic PC-based control software that comes with object-oriented IEC 61131-3 extensions.

December 12, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Diageo publishes Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

Guidelines reflect a holistic, life-cycle approach and are based on the common principles of 'reduce, reuse, recycle.'

December 9, 2011

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3M names Sustainable Packaging Award winners

3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD) is pleased to recognize the seven winners of the 3M IATD Sustainable Packaging Award.

December 9, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Hand sanitizer packaging designed with environment in mind

Hand-sanitizer dispensing system employs refill packs made from recyclable PET that uses 30% less material than HDPE; pumps are removable for recycling.

December 7, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

World demand for bioplastics to exceed 1 million tons in 2015

Consumer preferences for sustainable materials, improved product performance, and price parity with petroleum-based plastics will be the key drivers of bioplastic’s growth.

December 7, 2011

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Science of aromatherapy conveyed through color, texture, numbers

Line of 21 essential oil blends uses contemporary package design, with specifically chosen numbers, colors, and finishes to make the science of aromatherapy more approachable.

December 5, 2011

Contract Packaging

CPA STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT NOW OUT: positive growth to continue in 2012

The 2011 CPA State of the Contract Packaging Industry Report is now available.

December 5, 2011

Contract Packaging

Contract packager invests in eco-friendly compliance package

St. Louis-based Legacy Pharmaceutical Co. to invest in automated blister lines for pharmaceuticals in Ecoslide-RX.

December 2, 2011