Sustainability

Promoting PLA to the consumer

The claims made about PLA to consumers differ in their relevance, as well as in their susceptibility to attacks; therefore, strategic thought should go into their choice.

September 26, 2008

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Beverage Packaging in China

Once a reclusive country, China's interdependent relationship with the outside world was reinforced during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

September 22, 2008

Recycling

New Zealand is king of recycling paperboard...

Seventy-eight percent of all paperboard consumed in New Zealand is being recycled into new products, according to the president of the New Zealand Paperboard Packaging Association.

September 17, 2008

Recycling

Aveda first to recycle caps and closures in United States...

According to the company, Aveda's cap-recycling program is the first of its kind in the United States.

September 17, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Schreiner opens US facility

Celebrating an Octoberfest tradition, Roland Schreiner, president of Schreiner MediPharm Global, tapped the keg at the US facility grand opening in Rockland County, NY last Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

September 15, 2008

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Noteworthy Items Gleaned From the World News

Reader Robert L. Haag asked the following question. Do any of our readers have an answer for him? We will post your answers in the next issue.

September 14, 2008

Sustainability

ELAU addresses machinery at Sustainable Packaging Forum

It’s far too easy to forget the critical role of packaging machinery to achieve sustainability initiatives. Is there a collaboration gap?

September 14, 2008

Sustainability

Victoria's Secret tackles sustainability

“The key is recycling"—a candid view from LabelExpo.

September 11, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

ITW receives 2008 Keep America Beautiful Vision for America Award

National nonprofit community improvement organization recognizes Illinois Tool Works Inc. for commitment to the environment.

September 10, 2008

Containers

Shelf-set advertising is not a cognitive exercise

Eye-tracking and other methods have their place in analyzing consumer purchase behavior. Facial coding is an emerging tool for understanding consumer experiences.

September 10, 2008

Recycling

Lightweight bottles more acceptable in Europe...

Europeans are more likely to sacrifice bottle rigidity to save the environment than their American counterparts, according to a study from 4sight, Inc.

September 3, 2008

Recycling

At least the weather was appropriate...

Late August may be the perfect time for the "Ask me why I'm naked" campaign by Lush Cosmetics, but some customers may not be able to concentrate on the message: Reduce packaging for consumer products.

September 3, 2008

Recycling

Take a deep breath...

One paperboard packaging advocate argues that using the product can help us all breathe easier—literally and figuratively.

September 3, 2008