Plastics/resins

Belgian brewer believes in PET barrier bottles

Belgian brewer believes in PET barrier bottles Belgium-based Martens Brewery is using stretch blow-molded, barrier-coated PET bottles to package beers in three sizes: 0.5-L, 0.66-L, and 1-L.

January 7, 2010

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Sustainable Packaging

Suppliers 'leading' the way

When you’ve been part of the packaging press for as many years as we have, you get to know some remarkable packaging suppliers.

January 7, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

S&P companies reporting on sustainability jumps by more than 33%, report shows

Despite 2009’s dismal economy, nearly all S&P 100 companies have begun to provide sustainability information, with many offering performance data, to the public.

January 7, 2010

Sustainability

China, developing regions drive global foodservice disposable demand

Containers for take-out food at restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail stores will help drive sales.

January 6, 2010

Sustainability

Canadian spring-water company takes the 100% rPET plunge

Following years of R&D, Naya Water becomes the first bottler of still water to employ a 100% recycled PET container.

January 6, 2010

Flexibles

Liquid Planet drinks in benefits of compostable tea packaging

Organic tea company launches its full-leaf tea sachets in film overwraps made from renewable materials.

January 6, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Biodegradable plastics' 'green' association propels their growth, claims report

The green factor is triggering the growth of biodegradable plastics, particularly in the areas of consumer products and packaging, Frost & Sullivan reports.

January 5, 2010

Detergents/cleaners

Cause-related packaging

Profits, philanthropy, and packaging can go together nicely.

January 4, 2010

Sustainable Packaging

Yahoo.com video praises resin alternative

Typically, packaging plays the bad guy in the national media. Not this time, as a Yahoo.com video demonstrates.

January 4, 2010

Sustainability

Beyond green--"positive consumption" is the latest trend

Global study of 30,000 consumers by global consumer behavior and trends consultancy, RISC International, defines the new consumer attitude.

December 28, 2009

Sustainability

Nanotechnology in packaging presents rewards and risks

Nanotechnology is not without risks, but it packs potential for packaging applications and medical breakthroughs.

December 21, 2009

Home

T. Marzetti receives 2009 John Muir Business Conservation Award

Specialty food products company is recognized for efforts to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

December 18, 2009

Recycling

Nestle Waters launches next-generation 9.3-g Eco-Shape bottle

Weighing 25% less than the company’s original Eco-Shape bottle, a new package design from Nestlé Waters will help the company exceed its sustainability goals.

December 17, 2009