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

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Sustainable Packaging

Transparent Container joins NextLife Packaging Group

Multiyear deal focuses on the development of new types of sustainable plastic packaging for major CPGs.

February 22, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

'Today' show explores latest BPA findings

Statements from the FDA and American Chemistry Council demonstrate the two sides of the debate; toxicologist provides framework.

February 22, 2010

Sustainability

Custom pneumatic valves aid green production

Read case study detailing how new environmentally friendly beverage pouching machine uses custom-made Rexroth pneumatic valves.

February 20, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Marks & Spencer to invest in curbside collection

Leading UK retailer is busy putting another wrinkle in its ‘Plan A’.

February 19, 2010

Recycling

Has anyone noticed. . .

February 19, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Thought leaders deliver packaging insights

At a first-of-its-kind Pack Expo Thought Leaders Dinner, supplier panelists discuss economic factors, food safety, sustainability, and private-label growth.

February 19, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Expiration dates on labels only cause confusion

Ignore expiration dates, says one author, and use your eyes and nose to determine what’s fresh enough to consume.

February 19, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola pledges to be carbon-neutral at Olympic Games

Recycling programs, the use of recycled-content concession containers, and the debut of the PlantBottle are among Coca-Cola’s initiatives at the Vancouver Olympic Games.

February 17, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Three Pack Expo initiatives

PMMI announces not only a Manufacturing Excellence Conference at Chicago’s Pack Expo International this Fall but also two special pavilions.

February 17, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Green consumers: sustainability's science fiction

Had H.G. Wells been a demographer, he might have originated the green consumer.

February 16, 2010

Consumer packaged goods

Exquisite CD boxed set wins Grammy Award

How can a complete boxed set of Neil Young's early music fetch as much as $300?

February 10, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

Omron Electronics LLC: Micro PLC automation software

The CX-One Lite Version 4.0 comprehensive automation software package from Omron integrates Micro PLC programming with support software for setting up networks, operator interface HMI, inverters, and temperature controllers.

February 10, 2010