Sustainable Packaging
Focus on packaging sustainability using environmentally-sensitive methods, including energy efficiency, recyclable and biodegradable materials, down-gauging, reusability and much more.
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Leading cosmetics companies launch sustainable packaging roundtable
Posted by Jack Mans, Plant Operations Editor, May 23, 2012The American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Institute for Sustainability has announced the creation of the Sustainable Packaging Cosmetics Roundtable. Inaugural members include Avon Products, Inc.; Chanel, Inc.; Coty, Inc.; The L'Oreal Group, Mast Global Beauty & Home, and The Estee Lauder Companies. More -
Portola Packaging cuts energy use and recycles 5.5 million pounds of materials
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 23, 2012Portola Packaging, a leading closure manufacturer based in Naperville, IL, reports that over the past two years, their North American facilities reduced energy usage by almost 20 percent and recycled more than 5.5 million pounds of material. More -
Study shows sustainability is vital to growth, but has some impacts
Posted by John Kalkowski, May 23, 2012
The vast majority of businesses say that sustainability is vital to their future growth, but almost half say that margins are currently lower on sustainable products and services, according to new research by Accenture.
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Personal care packaging touts natural appeal
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 22, 2012
Labeling on Yardley London's new shower gels and moisturizing bars profiles the products' natural ingredients and biodegradable/recyclable packaging. More
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D&W Fine Pack lands Clear Lam Packaging thermoform division
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 22, 2012
Plastics Today senior editor Heather Caliendo reports the company sees growth potential regarding its recent purchase. More
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PACKAGING BRIEFS Tuesday, May 22
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 22, 2012People, technology, events and awards impacting the packaging industry. More -
Four more companies join AMERIPEN
Posted by Lisa McTigue Pierce, Editor, May 21, 2012H.J. Heinz, Bemis, DDL and Earth911 have joined the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN). The organization will set its agenda for next year at its annual meeting on June 26-27. More -
Sustainable packaging film
Posted by Jenni Spinner, Senior Editor, May 18, 2012
Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging film is designed to boost the overall sustainability of packaging while delivering the same performance as traditional films. More
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Rigid container reincarnation
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February 17, 2012
The trials and triumphs of corporate transparency
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The problem with the popularity of pouches
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January 20, 2012
Resolutions for a packaging addict
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Has the company considered reuseable fruit/vegetable plastic crate?In...
Angela Yi– 5/16/2012 10:53:37 PM
in response to Farmers and grocers think outside the wax boxWhy not use a regular cardborad box, but drop in a plastic bag in place of the...
Joel Saine– 5/3/2012 10:07:23 AM
in response to Farmers and grocers think outside the wax box"Spring water" is not sustainable. Neither is the groundwater that Nestle helps...
Linda Dumey– 5/1/2012 5:29:19 PM
in response to Nestle launches water brand in recycled bottlesGreat information, I really enjoy reading up on other’s sustainability efforts...
Danielle Holleran– 4/30/2012 12:28:44 PM
in response to Toilet tissue squeezes into sustainable packaging
Product of the Day
PRODUCT OF THE DAY: Machine-Mounted Safety Technology
The new EP1908 EtherCAT Box expands the open safety technology of TwinSAFE to include a flexible, IP 67-rated variant that is ideal for use outside of electrical cabinets and in harsh environments. The cost effective EP1908 is designed to withstand demanding industrial environments while conforming to the requirements of IEC 61508 SIL 3 and DIN EN ISO 13849-1 PLe. Also, it enables the acquisition of safety sensor signals directly on the machine instead of having to mount the safety I/O inside a control cabinet.
The new EP1908 EtherCAT Box expands the open safety technology of TwinSAFE to include a flexible, IP 67-rated variant that is ideal for use outside of electrical cabinets and in harsh environments. The cost effective EP1908 is designed to withstand demanding industrial environments while conforming to the requirements of IEC 61508 SIL 3 and DIN EN ISO 13849-1 PLe. Also, it enables the acquisition of safety sensor signals directly on the machine instead of having to mount the safety I/O inside a control cabinet.
Beckhoff Automation LLC, 952-890-0000. www.beckhoffautomation.com
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