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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Custom bag maker announces nationwide design contest
September 2, 2010YourBags.com, the wholesale and retail custom bag company, is searching for the most innovative and creative concepts in bag design from businesses across the United States. More -
Sustainable packaging: GPI partners with Keep America Beautiful for Recycle Glass Week
September 2, 2010The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful Inc. (KAB), the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. More -
GPI plans wide range of activities for second-annual Recycle Glass Week
August 30, 2010
For Glass Packaging Institute’s second annual Recycle Glass Week, communities across the U.S. will hold activities and events to build awareness and boost glass bottle recycling. More
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Dell eliminates use of 18.2 million pounds of packaging since 2008
August 24, 2010
In its effort to make product packaging more convenient for customers and less impactful on the planet, Dell has eliminated the use of more than 18.2 million pounds of packaging material since 2008. For perspective, that’s approximately the same weight as 226 fully-loaded 18-wheelers or almost 4,184 small pick-ups. More
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Personal-care packaging trends are driven by sustainability, says PMMI
August 23, 2010
Sustainability concerns are manifesting in a variety of ways in personal care product packaging, according to a new study from PMMI, “2010 Personal Care Package Market Assessment.” Currently, plastics and bottles dominate package materials and formats. But PMMI expects increasing rates of growth in tubes and pouches over the next five years. More
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Sustainable packaging: Dell sustainability report emphasizes packaging changes, recycling programs
August 23, 2010Dell announced the progress it’s made against its social responsibility, philanthropic and environmental stewardship initiatives today with the release of its fiscal year 2010 corporate responsibility summary report. More -
Sustainable packaging: Nestle Waters North America wins innovation award for Eco-Shape bottle
August 23, 2010Nestle Waters North America announced it is the recipient of a 2010 Gold Connecticut Quality Improvement Award's (CQIA) Innovation Prize for its next-generation Eco-Shape half-liter bottle. More -
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