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

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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

Sustainable Packaging

Writing instruments are latest upcycling project for TerraCycle

Major corporations and local charities work together on The Write Path to a Healthier Environment™.

February 9, 2010

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Finding sustainability in a brave new world

February 9, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Loading the Design Box

According to VCP packaging engineer Stephane Bernelas, the Design Box is a “presentation package” designed to increase VCP’s perception as a source of luxury products and reinforce its position as an innovative champagne house.

February 8, 2010

Flexibles

Frito Lay Canada is first with 100% compostable SunChips bag

Marketed as “The new sound of green,” the SunChips 100% compostable flexible snack bag will begin appearing on Canadian retail shelves in March.

February 8, 2010

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Industry watch

February 7, 2010

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New converter is green from the ground up

6 High-barrier flexible pouch provider debuts with wind-powered facility and optimized equipment, and introduces first-of-its-kind compostable zipper bag.

February 7, 2010

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Coffee company abuzz with sustainability initiatives

Peerless Coffee & Tea turns over a new leaf in packaging technology and container reuse to drive efficiencies and waste reduction within its Oakland, CA, business.

February 6, 2010

Containers

Packaging supports new ripple in functional beverages

Dr. Andrew Abraham identified a need for a nutrition-packed product, as part of a personal diet regimen, in functional beverages.

February 6, 2010

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Featured discussions

February 6, 2010

Coding, Printing & Labeling

U.K. research shows interest in carbon labels by consumers

Shift in shopping habits and consumer insights indicate support by U.K. consumers for carbon labeling of their food products.

February 5, 2010