Containers

New Seventh Generation HDPE containers use 96% PCR content

Recycled milk jugs are among the materials used to produce new containers for Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly dish liquid and fabric softener.

November 20, 2010

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Cosmetics/Personal care

Innovative bathroom tissue carton earns AmeriStar award

The opportunity: Develop a convenient, innovative package to encourage consumer acceptance of tissue products made from recycled material.

November 18, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Sustainable labeling from Graphic Packaging International

Heat transfer decorating system for plastic containers delivers brilliant and durable image quality, low applied cost -- and it's 100% recyclable.

November 16, 2010

Sustainability

OCME shrink-wrap packer reduces costs and environmental impact

Using film as thin as 30 microns, low energy consumption shrink tunnel and 17 high efficiency B&R servo motors, OCME's sustainable shrink-wrap packer doesn't miss a beat on throughput, changeover, ease of use and maintainability, either.

November 16, 2010

Plastics/resins

Peanut butter jar lightens up 90%

Converting its well-known curvy glass jar for Sun-Pat peanut butter to a custom PET jar, U.K.’s Premier Foods sees sustainability, logistic improvements.

November 15, 2010

Flexibles

Recyclable holographic effect puts the 'wow' in Gillette razor

The "trifecta" in package design today is a package that delivers sales results for a brand while also being environmentally friendly and reducing materials use and costs.

November 13, 2010

Reusable/Returnable

Tesco still the leader in Retail-Ready Packaging

A brilliant solution in the bagged bread aisle and an innovative wheeled pallet are just a few of the RRP tricks Tesco has up its sleeve.

November 13, 2010

Home

Leverage package design to sell on the Web

Though the right package may be on store shelves, the equities expressed there often come up short online. Create synergy between the store and the Web for increased sales.

November 13, 2010

Recycling

CPG companies look for innovation

A symposium on flexible packaging emphasizes the enormous growth potential for material suppliers and converters that bring new solutions to leading CPG companies.

November 13, 2010

Bio-based

SunChips fiasco: a missed opportunity?

November 13, 2010

Sustainability

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November 13, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Innovation is key in P&G's ambitious new sustainability vision

The Procter & Gamble Company has accelerated its commitment to sustainability by unveiling a long-term environmental sustainability vision.

November 13, 2010

Recycling

Competing with the big brands as a niche cosmetics player

Jill Tomandl, vice president of global product/package development and package design, discusses the approach behind Glendale, CA-based Stila Cosmetics' fun and quirky packaging, sustainability, and how vendors have helped reduce time to shelf.

November 12, 2010