Sustainability

Abbott develops sustainable packaging guidelines

Healthcare company revises product features and designs to limit the adverse environmental effects from manufacturing through disposal.

June 3, 2009

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SunChips to use compostable PLA bags

Frito-Lay starts with a PLA outer layer now and a promise for compostable bags in 2010.

June 3, 2009

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NACD's best packages highlighted

Activate earns best of show in NACD's 46th annual competition.

June 3, 2009

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Blister packer

The Visual F1 Series blister packer, from Visual Packaging LP USA, is engineered to produce environmentally friendly packaging formats.

June 3, 2009

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NAPCOR: Degradable additives not proven for use with PET

The National Association for PET Container Resources is publicly urging restraint in the use of degradable additives in PET packaging.

June 1, 2009

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Ringnes taps RFID for container tracking

Norway’s largest brewery uses RFID to reduce bottlenecks for tracking large shipping containers and finds several unexpected benefits.

June 1, 2009

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Lighter weight proves fruitful for HDPE-bottled nectars

Currant Co. nectars, rebottled into plastic for weight savings, expand to six varieties and national distribution.

May 30, 2009

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DuPont Packaging Awards unveil 'green' winners

21st DuPont Packaging Awards, this year for  sustainable achievements, are announced May 28.

May 29, 2009

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2009 Greener Package Awards competition

Entries from brand owners, suppliers, package designers, and retailers will be accepted through June 29.

May 27, 2009

Secondary Packaging

Getting enough fiber

How much fiber do your corrugated boxes need, what types, and from what sources?

May 21, 2009

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Coca-Cola unveils plans for plant-based bottle

The Coca-Cola Company's PlantBottle will be made with up to 30% plant-based material.

May 14, 2009

Recycling

Pizza box becomes plates, storage after it's picked up or delivered. . .

May 14, 2009

Recycling

Arnold should be proud. . .

May 14, 2009