Sustainable Packaging

Within voluntary package reduction goal lurk opportunities

Many retailers and major food companies are voluntarily trimming 10% from their packaging’s carbon footprint. This move could spur innovation, but branding context has to be weighed, too.

March 5, 2010

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Sustainable Packaging

Walmart Canada unveils Web site of sustainable case histories

Showcase of environmental best practices of Canadian businesses and organizations is first step to virtual center of excellence, retailer says.

March 4, 2010

Recycling

New compostable soda cups and lids launch at Burgerville

Sustainable-focused QSR moves closer to its goal of 85% diversion of waste from landfills with its use of a new compostable beverage cup and lid.

March 4, 2010

Sustainability

Packaging, medical devices critical to emergency room procedures

HealthPack 2010 conference sessions report that packages, devices must work in life or death situations. Meanwhile, ER nurses evaluate medical device packages.

March 3, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart pledges massive cuts to global supply-chain GHGs

Collaboration with suppliers and environmental experts leads to development, measurement, and independent assessment of carbon reductions.

March 2, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Environmental regulations a top concern for packagers globally

New environmental regulations could cause major challenges for packagers globally in 2010, study says.

March 2, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Transparent Container joins NextLife Packaging Group

NextLife Packaging Group (NPG), the packaging-focused business unit of NextLife, an emerging eco-brand and provider of environmental innovation and sustainability solutions, has added Transparent Container Co., Inc. (TCC) as a certified supplier to the NextLife sustainable packaging supply chain.

March 1, 2010

Flexibles

U.K. fabric softener trial marks start of 'reusable revolution,' says WRAP

A new trial being launched in the U.K. will see fabric softener sold in reusable pouches from vending machines.

March 1, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging as competitive differentiator

Opportunities are ‘golden’ for companies to gain a competitive edge through sustainable packaging, but defining such packaging and identifying its role is debatable, says a PriceWaterhouseCoopers report.

March 1, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Earth911.com partners with Greener Package to share recycling data

Recycling data, news, and other resources from Earth911.com will add to GreenerPackage.com’s comprehensive sustainable packaging content.

February 26, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

BrandSpark's Canadian shopper study reinforces what we know about 2010 consumer behavior

Healthier options, more private label, and a growing suspicion of “green” claims…our neighbors to the north are not that different after all!

February 25, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Call for entries: Greener Package Awards

Companies with packages and processes demonstrating the best practices in packaging sustainability are encouraged to enter the second annual competition from GreenerPackage.com.

February 23, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Reusability proves a profitable supply chain logistics solution

Workshop outlines the benefits of reusable transport packaging for San Francisco Bay Area businesses.

February 23, 2010