The new packaging contains 19.4 percent PLA polymer made from a renewable resource—corn. The introduction of PLA helps reduce the environmental impact of the packaging while maintaining the necessary barriers to moisture and light that keep the coffee at its freshest. Read more...
The company's packaging solution reduces materials usage and waste with a fine, recyclable 'minimalist' and unprinted barrier bag that efficiently protects the food inside. The bag is fitted with a fold-down coffee tie to keep the food fresh after opening. That bag is enclosed in a 100 percent recycled box made from unbleached kraft paperboard. The box is printed with soy-based inks and the finished product is 100 percent biodegradable or recyclable again after use, too. Read more...
Sustainable packaging materials challenge machine builders Bruce Kucera, vice president of Norland International, will tell you how his company created a blow-molding machine specifically for use with polylactic acid (PLA), one of the biopolymers.
SPC notes
Sustainability and renewable energy
When the Sustainable Packaging Coalition released its definition of sustainable packaging in the fall of 2005, they included in the criteria the use of renewable energy throughout the life cycle of packaging. At the time, this was criticized as being too aspirational. Read more...
Newsbytes
Netherlands to launch carbon-based packaging tax
A decision by the Netherlands to put a carbon-based tax on packaging could have far reaching consequences across the EU for processors. The tax, thought to be the first in Europe, will not only mean higher costs for processors, but could be the start of an EU-wide move to force companies to add CO2 emissions to the list of criteria they use when choosing their packaging. Read more...
PACK EXPO Las Vegas: Sustainability takes center stage at the show
Attendees searching the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show site using keyword terms such as "sustainable," "energy," "bio-polymers," "recycling," "green initiatives" and "greenhouse gas emissions" will find more than 250 companies and their innovative packaging materials, containers, machinery and components exhibiting at the show. Read more…
Aiming for a purer water
Packaging trends currently appear to be firmly focused on the environment, as a search of Productscan this month highlights. Traditional glass and plastic bottles are being replaced by more environmentally friendly lightweight pouches and biodegradable materials, emphasizing how companies are bowing down to enhanced public concern on 'green' issues. Read more...
MeadWestvaco to implement SFI and PEFC Chain of Custody Certifications
MeadWestvaco Corporation announced that the company is pursuing Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Chain of Custody Certification for all of its North American paperboard mills. MeadWestvaco also will be implementing Chain of Custody certification in accordance with the internationally recognized Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC), the world's largest forest certification system. Read more...
New products
PLA technology
Purac invests in new lactides that contain (L+) and D(-) lactic acids, which will provide the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries with cheaper and more effective bioplastic packaging, the co. says. Read more...
Purac, a div. of CSM, 847/634-6330. www.purac.com
RPET food containers
The co. introduces thermoformed food packaging containers made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET). Available in the U.K., the containers are designed to be film-sealed and come with a clip lid. Read more...
Huhtamaki Packaging Worldwide, 00 35 89 68 68 85 02. www.huhtamaki.com
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