Sustainable Packaging: Page 428

Protective/transport packaging

New Freedonia study predicts high demand for protective packaging

Economic recovery, increase in manufacturing and growing internet sales fuel turnaround.

March 18, 2010

Recycling

Plastic recycling breakthrough?

IBM and Stanford University are claiming a breakthrough in the recyclability of PET.

March 18, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Misuse of resin code a 'significant problem' for reclaimers, say associations

Plastic recycling and PET industry associations call on brand owners to use accurate Resin Identification Codes to avoid serious consequences for recycling industry.

March 17, 2010

Recycling

Water bottler to make its own pellets from 100% PCR PET

Ice River Springs has a bold answer to those who whine that PET bottles are bad for the environment: It’s turning post-consumer bottles into new ones in a closed-loop system.

March 16, 2010

Flexible packaging

Look to Japan for packaging innovation...

March 16, 2010

Detergents/cleaners

Bona introduces floor-care systems in reusable tote

Unique package design aligns with company’s commitment to sustainable floor care.

March 15, 2010

Recycling

Coca-Cola mini bottle: Shape supports simplistic design

The label features the brand’s iconic logo and a shadow image of the famous bottle shape, but otherwise offers plenty of ‘breathing room.’

March 11, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

California considers Prop 65 for acrylamide, citing reproductive harm

New proposal targets acrylamide for its ‘reproductive toxicity’ and seeks to set maximum allowable dose.

March 11, 2010

Flexibles

Compostable wrapper for chocolate supports company's eco-vision

Environmentally conscious coffee, tea, and chocolate company chooses earth-friendly packaging for its Fair Trade chocolate from Ecuador.

March 11, 2010

Recycling

Pharmaceutical industry phases in greener practices

Reducing material use, employing recycled materials, and turning to renewable energy sources for facilities offer sustainable packaging options.

March 10, 2010

Sustainability

Biodegradable polymers market to grow at 13% through 2014

Despite a poor global economy, the biodegradable polymers market grew in 2009 and will continue to expand at an average annual rate of 13% through 2014, says report.

March 9, 2010

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2010 FPA Silver Award Winners

The following award winners all took home Silver Awards in the 2010 FPA Awards competition.

March 9, 2010