Today, as the need to be more environmentally responsible assumes a higher priority and plastics are being developed that are recyclable and/or compostable, many coated paperboard products are undergoing their own evolution toward greater sustainability by becoming more recyclable without sacrificing any of their strengths as
protective packaging. In addition, users of paper and paperboard packaging have found a variety of new ways to use and reuse this "natural," recyclable material. Read more...
P&G plans smaller, stronger detergent
Procter & Gamble Co. will try to convince consumers that less is better when it comes to laundry detergent. The company has detailed its plans for the rollout of Tide 2X Ultra and other increased-concentration liquid detergent brands. They are supposed to wash the same amount of clothes with half the detergent, from containers about half the standard size—but at the same price as current versions. The smaller containers are part of an industry trend to more efficient and environmentally friendly packaging. Read more...
The Rainforest Alliance raises a glass to Willamette Valley Vineyards, which is set to become the first winery in the world to use cork stoppers harvested from responsibly managed forestlands certified by the Rainforest Alliance to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards. The winery, based in Turner, OR, was recently awarded FSC Chain-of-Custody certification by the Rainforest Alliance. Read more...
Cradle-to-cradle design
Cradle-to-cradle design envisions a world powered by the sun where growth is good, waste is nutritious and productive diversity enriches human and natural communities. Read more...
The use of vinyl in packaging applications
Vinyl is an excellent material for packaging because it is safe, sturdy, economical, easily manufactured and environmentally responsible. In rigid or flexible form, vinyl is used to package a wide range of products. Read more...
Newsbytes
New WRAP guidance gives clear steer on packaging design
A new online guide to help the retail sector meet its packaging reduction commitments has been launched by the U.K.’s WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). Entitled the “Guide to Evolving Packaging Design,” it has been developed in response to demands for packaging advice from throughout the retail supply chain. It is being launched at a time when retailers and brands are announcing the challenging reduction targets that their customers are asking for. The guide provides advice and support to respond to these challenges as well as generate ideas. Read more...
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper receive coffee association’s 2007 Sustainability Award
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper have been awarded a 2007 Sustainability Award from the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world’s largest coffee trade association. The Sustainability Awards are given annually to those in the specialty coffee industry that have created innovative projects to expand and promote sustainability. Read more...
Foam resin
ARCEL® is a high-performance, moldable foam resin consisting of 70-percent PS and 30-percent PE that is said to provide exceptional toughness, flexibility and durability in a lightweight foam. Read more...
Nova Chemicals Corp., 412/490-4000. www.arcelresins.com
Luxury paperboard New Envi by Monadnock is a premium, high-quality, line of environmental packaging grades designed for folding boxes, luxury shopping bags, setup boxes, tubes, price tickets and hang tags. Read more...
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc.,
877/877-2098. www.mpm.com
Carded package
The new EcoStretch™ pack is called a “next generation” carded package that provides maximum shelf appeal and point-of-purchase impact by combining a printed, die-cut card with fully compostable, corn-based EarthFirst® PLA film. Read more...
Witko, Inc., 800/340-9663. www.witkoinc.com
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