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

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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

Recycling

Australian facility to recycle 5000 tons of flexible plastic every year...

In Sydney, the first Australian facility to recycle plastic bags and film will help "reduce the manufacturing sector's reliance on virgin materials."

September 3, 2008

Recycling

Good Earth packaging is, in fact, good for the earth...

Good Earth™ thermoformed packaging contains an additive that makes it biodegradable and compostable—even if it ends up in a landfill.

September 3, 2008

Recycling

Canadian wine drinker seeking answers...

In a recent article, a Canadian wine drinker asked "what to drink?" when faced with which wine to purchase.

September 3, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging solution to the CFL problem

Although it's a problem that 'greener' CFL bulbs contain mercury, packaging can provide a solution.

September 2, 2008

Home

Five Latino-targeted packaging mistakes

Packaging mistakes marketers make in selling their products to Latinos.

September 2, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

It's 2012---Where is your resin coming from?

Smart makers and users of packaging are already closely monitoring the performance and cost of Middle East polymers and packaging products.

August 31, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Eco-friendly bags and gift packaging

August 31, 2008

Flexibles

Anti-corrosion stretch film

New Corrosion Intercept Stretch Film from Engineered Materials provides protection against corrosion to all metal products, as well as nonmetal items such as painted surfaces and synthetic fabrics.

August 31, 2008

Protective/transport packaging

Recycled bubble material

Pregis is launching Astro-Bubble® Green, the first-ever air-cushioning bubble material to contain a minimum of 30% and as much as 40% recycled content.

August 31, 2008