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Packaging Briefs - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Linda Casey, February 8, 2010People, services, awards, and announcements. More -
Growth forecasted for biodegradable polymer market
Linda Casey, February 5, 2010SRIC researchers report the global biodegradable polymers market doubled from 2005 to 2009 and project 13 percent annual growth for the market from 2009 to 2014. More -
Working toward a common language for sustainable packaging
Linda Casey, February 3, 2010Executives from global consumer goods companies and major retailers have approved a suggested set of common definitions and principles to discuss packaging's sustainable attributes. More -
TAPPI renames engineering, pulping and environmental conference
Linda Casey, February 2, 2010TAPPI engineering, pulping and environmental event receives new name to reflect enhanced conference program More -
Neil Young box set receives Grammy for packaging
Linda Casey, February 1, 2010Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 box set received a Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Packaging. More -
Wooden package balances sustainability, esthetics and functionality
Joseph Ogando, Contributing Editor, February 1, 2010The latest travel kit from Suki features an award-winning wooden package that balances SUSTAINABILITY, ESTHETICS AND FUNCTIONALITY. More -
Bayer's bottles go cartonless
Lauren R. Hartman, Senior Editor, February 1, 2010Standout bottles for Genuine Bayer aspirin and Aleve products are eye-catchers, made easier to grip and open with a special TPE material. Without the use of an outer carton, they are said to be MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. More -
Paperboard
February 1, 2010Kraftpak unbleached, uncoated virgin paperboard is described as a low-density product with strength and durability. The 2-ply board also has a consistent surface and an attractive, natural brown appearance and good printability, the co. says. The paperboard also features moisture-resistance and wet durability and works with many packaging applications. More
News from the Web
High Barrier Compostable Packaging Film Increases Shelf Life of Fair Trade Chocolate
Source: www.packaging-gateway.com
Date: 02-02-2010 00:00:00 GMTBiopack Extending Reach in Asian Market - Zibb.com
Source: Comtex
Date: 01-30-2010 00:39:32 GMTKraft Sheds 150M Pounds of Packaging
Source: www.environmentalleader.com
Date: 01-28-2010 16:38:16 GMT
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Mr vandurduz– 2/5/2010 10:31:56 AM
in response to Bayer's bottles go cartonlessQuite on, the sebaceous objectors. You may have a dual solution to on-the-go...
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in response to Low recycling rates for pet food cans causes concernWhy not consider "retort" packaging for pet food? This will eliminate the "smelly...
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