Recycling

Wet-strength labels

M-real Consumer Packaging launched two wet-strength label papers for returnable beer and beverage bottles.

November 2, 2008

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TURCK, Inc: Sensors for plastic detection

Turck introduces the BCC capacitive sensor series designed to provide accurate level detection in the plastic industry.

November 2, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Begin with the end in mind when planning life-cycle analysis

The U.S. corrugated industry is in the process of conducting a life-cycle analysis to help answer the growing number of questions being asked about packaging by customers, retailers, and consumers.

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Reconsidering RFID

Food packaging from a university perspective

November 2, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Hey, do eat that, you know where it's been

The United States imports a lot of the food you eat, and now more of it will be labeled with its country of origin.

November 2, 2008

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National mail-back program for EPS packaging

The Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers (AFPR) announced the expansion of its national Mail-Back Program for expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging.

November 2, 2008

Recycling

Bone health in a juice bottle

In July 2008, Cincinnati-based Elations Co., began national rollout of its line of juice-based dietary supplement drinks in 8-oz Heat-Tek® PET bottles from Ball Corp. (www.ball.com).

November 2, 2008

Flexibles

New Sharpie packs have the write (green) stuff

Switch to a theft-resistant paperboard lamination provides sustainability improvements.

November 2, 2008

Sustainability

Five join Hall of Fame

Induction for Goodman, Lowery, Allen, Miyares, Nord, and Schueneman set for Pack Expo Intl.

November 2, 2008

Secondary Packaging

What's hot at PACK EXPO 2008

Delta robots, swirl fillers, sustainable packaging, totally automated changeovers – here’s how to experience the innovation.

November 2, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

PTIS promotes Phil McKiernan to partner

Phil McKiernan, a senior associate at Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC (PTIS) since 2006, has been promoted to business partner.

October 31, 2008

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Orange you glad...

A large percentage of oranges are now sold pre-packaged in the United States.

October 29, 2008

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Pack Expo Selects narrowed to 13 finalists

Exhibitors' most innovative commercial packages will be on display.

October 17, 2008