Sustainable Packaging

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING:

Sustainability by design(page 34)
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition provides an overview of its design guidelines for a sustainable packaging launch.

Design Trends
Sustainable Packaging
PLA bottle is used for a Noble cause

Sustainable Packaging
Glass sustains beer brand

Sustainable Packaging
Recycled-content tooth brushes draw a smile

Sustainable Packaging
Candle package lights the way to clean water

Sustainable Packaging
Lipstick pack plants a seed

Sustainable Packaging
MoMA exhibits its eco-awareness

Surface adhesive improves shipping-case appearance and safety(page 36)
Noncarbonated fruit drinks manufacturer Daily's Juice moves to new air-powered adhesive-spraying systems to secure cases together before palletizing. Daily's also nets some unexpected environmental benefits, cost savings and safety upgrades in the process.

IoPP forms sustainability task group(page 38)
The institute's technical council held its first task force meeting last month to explore the ramifications of packaging sustainability and to offer validation to this commitment by packagers and suppliers.

Survey: Is it easy being green?(page 39)
How green are we? PD hears from nearly 2,000 packaging suppliers and brand owners who reveal what the market knows about sustainability in packaging and what companies are doing to achieve this goal.