Sustainable Packaging

A key driver in sales at retail

Where would retailing be today without vibrant packaging?

August 5, 2008

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Sustainable Packaging

Nano-dispersed biopolymer replaces wax coatings

TopChim releases TopScreen DS13, an environmentally friendly nano-dispersed biopolymer to substitute wax emulsions in super-hydrophobic paper and cardboard packaging.

August 5, 2008

Additives, coatings & inks

Recycled-content resins

Invista has formulated Polyclear® Conserve™ PET, a polyester polymer that contains as much as 20% post-consumer recycled PET and features good color and clarity.

August 5, 2008

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Brown anionic direct liquid dyes

Ciba Pergasol Brown O dyes are suitable for coloration of fresh and recycled paper fibers.

August 5, 2008

Consumer packaged goods

Tree-free, low-carbon- footprint papers

Natural Source Printing introduces FiberStone Papers, a line of tree-free, low-carbon-footprint papers.

August 5, 2008

Sustainability

Hazardous chemicals get added container security

Closed-system drum dispensing connector is engineered to prevent drips, spills, and contamination potential.

August 5, 2008

Sustainability

Bisphenol-A safety ignites controversy

Used for years for reusable polycarbonate baby bottles and water bottles, as well as in can liners, Bisphenol-A is under increasing fire on several fronts.

August 5, 2008

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Expert advice on materials

A six-pack of packaging materials’ advice from consultant Sterling Anthony.

August 4, 2008

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable materials: tips and observations

August 4, 2008

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Lessons learned: packaging materials

Advice about packaging materials from nearly 700 responses to a May 2008 survey centered on themes of sustainability and quality.

August 4, 2008

Sustainability

Sustainability news & events

Noteworthy Items Gleaned from World News

August 4, 2008

Recycling

Pacific seafood's new sustainable shipping cases

The days are growing longer, the sun feels warmer, and that means one thing: summer is here!

August 4, 2008

Recycling

PCR PP for paint pot

Ecosure household paints from Dulux Trade, part of London-based ICI Paints, are formulated to minimize their environmental impact.

August 3, 2008