Sustainability

McKesson teams with IBM for sustainable supply chain

Prescription drug distributor McKesson Corp. announced that it is now using IBM’s new Web-based analytics offering, the Supply Chain Sustainability Management Solution (SCSM), to simultaneously minimize both its carbon dioxide emissions and its distribution costs.

January 4, 2011

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Sustainable Packaging

ISTA develops design protocol for responsible packaging

New protocol provides data-driven analytical process for evaluating package designs for both functionality and sustainability.

January 3, 2011

Flexibles

Million dollar donation to engineering education

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has donated $1 million to support graduate engineering fellowships at the University of Rhode Island, located in Kingstown, RI.

January 3, 2011

Tamper-evident machinery

Supply chain helps Stila Cosmetics achieve the 'fashion-forward' look

Frequent package changes, including seasonal packs, are the norm at the California-based company. Contract manufacturers and packagers deliver on the need for speed.

January 3, 2011

Sustainable Packaging

Federal Trade Commission proposes revised 'Green Guides'

Seeks public comment on changes that would update existing guides and make them easier to use.

January 3, 2011

Closures

'Sculpture'-style tins for mints convey health, wellness

A graceful, tea leaf-shaped tin with detailed embossing provides perfect storage for the new Minteas botanical-based tea mint collection in five varieties.

January 3, 2011

Containers

Glass bottles convey both luxury, sustainability

Bottle shape, frosted decoration, cork cap and top label lend a luxury look while meeting the company’s goals for environmentally responsible packaging.

January 2, 2011

Home

Innovative packager creates jobs in Southern California

It takes five 16.9 fl. oz. recycled PET beverage bottles to make The Bottle Box—a "green" food package from collaborators Robert Mann Packaging (RMP) and Direct Pack, Inc. (DPI).

December 21, 2010

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging: Base the decision foremost on adding value

Many factors should be weighed carefully, and the make-versus-buy decision also should include an analysis of whether outsourcing is to be a strategic or tactical measure.

December 21, 2010

Bio-based

Global approach sought to anti-counterfeiting

Packaging technology, law enforcement, and increased public awareness need to be incorporated in battle to protect against counterfeit medicines.

December 8, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Starbucks finds success with Cup-to-Cup recycling pilot

A six-week pilot proves that Cup-to-Cup recycling is achievable for Starbucks.

December 5, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

'Green Guide' revisions: How will they affect you?

EPI dissects the proposed changes to the FTC’s Green Guides to help marketers understand the potential impact to their environmental claims.

December 2, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Paper pallets

Paper pallets vie for their own niche.

December 2, 2010