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Entries for tag: sustainability
Flexible packaging seeks single voice on food contact and sustainability
Creating an authoritative single voice on food contact and sustainability issues to present to government and European legislative authorities, is a priority for Jan Homan, newly-elected chairman of Flexible Packaging Europe and chief executive officer of Constantia Flexibles.
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How new media may shape the packaging industry
Even though packaging is one of the third largest industries, it is always been behind the scenes and not in the forefront of the media. The media and consumers are finally paying attention so the time for a successful packaging blog is now.
Read ArticleDole to look at its sustainability credentials
Dole Food Company, announced today the formation of the Company’s Office of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability which will look to build upon its existing environmental initiatives at company-owned farms around the world.
Read ArticlePET bottle claims to be a glass replacement option
Amcor Rigid Plastics, the world’s leading producer of PET Packaging, has launched a PET bottle as a glass replacement option for premium food and beverage brands including sauces, dressings, condiments, and ready-to-drink (RTD) teas and juices. The stock hot fill container breaks new ground because it offers a PET alternative that delivers significant performance and cost advantages including portability (no breakage), light weight, and reduced transportation costs. Consumers are drawn to the attractive, lightweight, and breakage-resistant features of the PET bottle compared to traditional glass containers.
Read ArticleBASF claims to be doing its best on sustainability
A report published today by BASF purports to show what the company is doing in terms of economic, ecological and social performance and how sustainability contributes to corporate success even in times of economic difficulty. For example, energy efficiency studies conducted by BASF in 2009 discovered extensive potential savings: more than €10 million at the Ludwigshafen site alone, and another approximately €25 million at the seven largest Asian sites. In North America, measures already implemented last year are saving the company approximately €4 million in energy costs. These savings also mean significantly lower carbon emissions to the environment.
Read ArticleSurvey looks at the retailer on sustainability
Sustainability just cannot be ignored anymore – that holds for the German retail industry too – and so we find this social and economic trend in the design and fittings of shops and stores again. But what does retail really think about sustainability? Does semi-natural design express an outlook, or is it merely for appearances? EHI found out in its survey what retail's shopfitters demand as regards sustainability, and what the fixture and fitting suppliers assume retail expects.
Read ArticleThe road to greener goods
Growing demand for more environmentally sustainable goods and services within the European Union has brought about the launch of two new environment-focused groups for the European retail sector and the European food chain. What are their aims?
Read ArticleSteel industry says it is looking forwards
Meeting and surpassing the ever-evolving needs of the can maker, legislator, consumer, retailer, brand owner and filler has always been the highest priority of the steel for packaging industry. As a result, in recent years we have seen a wide range of exciting developments which reflect the industry’s commitment to innovation through continuous improvement.
Read ArticleInnovations defy cost pressures
Cost pressures and fierce competition are dominating the confectionery producers’ markets. The manufacturers must therefore keep production costs as low as possible while also trying to make their products more attractive at the point of sale through innovative, user-friendly and high quality packaging, which also takes into account sustainability.
Read ArticleDow Jones Sustainability Index announces best in class for packaging industry
In its annual recognition of the world’s leading companies in the areas of economic, environmental and social performance, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) has announced MeadWestvaco Corp. (NYSE: MWV) is a member of the prestigious index for the sixth consecutive year. Companies are required to submit extensive data and materials that demonstrate their commitment to and success in integrating environmental sustainability and social values into core business objectives and economic performance.
Read ArticleNext year's new products will be familiar!
What will the breakthrough new products of next year be? Most likely something recognisable... with a twist. The trend experts at Mintel release their 2010 global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) predictions, saying next year's new products will recreate the familiar.
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Sustainability is a matter of getting rid of old habits
Alexander Rossner, a consultant in energy efficiency from Germany, explains that there are plenty of ways to be more sustainable as far as energy is concerned. In this video he makes suggestions as to how the packaging industry could respond to this by getting rid of old habits.
Read ArticleInternational Packaging Institute to hold sustainability conference
The events surrounding the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol and the preparations for the upcoming climate conference in Copenhagen make it clear, that "sustainability" has become a big issue, which will guide all future activities related to the use of resources in any form whatsoever. This will heavily influence the packaging industry. Today, the impacts of the current sustainability debate on the design and the use of packaging are as open as complex. The media is loaded with opposing statements, you can find anything from serious life-cycle analysis to marketing oriented "green-wash" campaigns.
Read ArticleSonoco claims to have launched an umbrella brand for sustainable options
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), a diversified global packaging company, has announced True Blue™, a new umbrella brand for packaging solutions and recycling services that have met stringent sustainability requirements.
Read ArticleAmcor included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Amcor has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Amcor has also been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, a new index launched this year.
Read ArticleDow Jones announces packager in sustainability index
In its annual recognition of the world’s leading companies in the areas of economic, environmental and social performance, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) today announced MeadWestvaco Corp. (NYSE: MWV) is a member of the prestigious index for the sixth consecutive year. Companies are required to submit extensive data and materials that demonstrate their commitment to and success in integrating environmental sustainability and social values into core business objectives and economic performance.
Read ArticleIndustry and trade working together for sustainability
The global village is becoming more and more of an economic and ecological reality. It is virtually impossible to do anything without affecting many others in the process. Therefore, industry and trade intend to cooperate closer in future to improve sustainability and respond faster to customers' needs.
Read ArticleConcerned but clueless on sustainability
The majority of 10,000 people in 21 countries have a guilty conscience about their carbon footprint when using their home and office technology, according to a global survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Lexmark International.
Read ArticleSustainability relating to cardboard packaging
How do the three pillars of sustainability relate to cartonboard packaging? Pro Carton has published a brochure which gives folding cartons’ perspective on Respecting the Environment; Cartonboard Packaging and Society and Value Creation.
Read ArticleHenkel recognised for ecological commitment
For more than 133 years, Henkel has been combining leading brand performance with responsibility toward people and the environment. In Cologne on May 19, Henkel received the 2009 Plus X Award – conferred as part of a major European technology competition – for its standing as an “Ecologically Committed Company”. Also recognized were the company’s new liquid laundry detergents marketed under the Terra Activ brand.
Read ArticleAlcoa volunteers attempting to do something on sustainability
As the world celebrates Earth Day, fifteen Alcoa (NYSE:AA) employees are preparing to contribute to help unlock solutions to some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time, including climate change and global water supply, after being awarded Earthwatch Fellowships by Alcoa Foundation.
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Iggesund and Holmen present climate impact report
Each tonne of paperboard made by Iggesund Paperboard in 2008 equated to almost 200 kilos of carbon dioxide being captured and stored in the Holmen Group’s forests. That’s one conclusion of the Holmen Group’s sustainability report Holmen and its World 2008, which was published in April.
Read ArticlePETnology conference to be held in Cologne
On March 9-10, PETnology Europe 2009 will take place in Cologne, prior to Anuga FoodTec.
Read ArticleConvenience, small sizes and sustainability sought in France
What are French consumers looking for when they go shopping for food? Convenience, small sizes and sustainability are some of the answers.
Read ArticleDu Pont launches sustainability website
DuPont Packaging Graphics today announced the launch of the New European Sustainability website, www.cyrel.eu/sustainability a multiple language website.
Read ArticleAmcor included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
Amcor has been selected among global sustainability leaders to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
Read ArticleMeadWestVaco joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index
MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) today announced that it has been selected as a member of the 2008/09 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). The global packaging leader is included on the prestigious Index for the fifth consecutive year based on its success integrating environmental sustainability and social values into core business objectives and economic performance.
Read ArticleSite aims to explain about paperboard
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK), announced today that it has launched a public website, www.startsnaturalstaysnatural.com, to provide the layperson with environmental information about paperboard.
Read ArticleSonoco issues sustainability report
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today issued its first annual sustainability report for 2007-2008 outlining the Company's mission to remain an industry leader in creating, maintaining and enhancing a sustainable future for all of its stakeholders.
Read ArticlePrint provider becomes environmentally friendly
Druckhaus Dresden, a client of independent systems provider and consultancy KBA Complete, has become the 50th print provider to take on board ClimatePartner’s environmentally friendly software applications as an investment in future sustainability.
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Resins introduced for renewably sourced packaging
DuPont has announced the expansion of its renewably sourced portfolio of offerings for the packaging market with the launch of new DuPont™ Biomax® TPS thermoplastic starch and DuPont™ Biomax® PTT (polytrimethylterephtalate) injection moldable resin. The launch took place at the global Interpack packaging trade fair.
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Du Pont reflecting on sustainability
The DuPont exhibit at Interpack 2008, 24-30 April 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany, will reflect the company’s multi-faceted offering of sustainable materials for the packaging industry. These include proprietary, renewably-sourced resins for packaging applications, two of which, DuPont™ Biomax® TPS thermoplastic starch and Biomax® PTT (PolyTrimethylTerephtalate) an injection moldable non-reinforced polyester type resin, will be launched at the show. An announcement of the winners of the 20th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, which since this year has a new focus on sustainability, maintains the theme of the DuPont display, which can be found in the Bioplastics Association area.
Read ArticleGreen monster at cyber clinic
FINAT members are being invited to attend ‘cyber-clinics’ in the comfort of their own offices as the self-adhesive label trade association launches an imaginative series of problem solving webcasts, starting with an examination of sustainability in an eco-conscious world.
Read ArticleInnovation Parc in Packaging
Under the roof of interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2008, to be staged in Düsseldorf from 24 to 30 April, the INNOVATIONPARC PACKAGING will present visitors with solutions for the various needs of homes, retail, logistical services as well as manufacturers in an interactive format and serve as a forum for approaching participating companies directly. The focus will be on fast-moving consumer goods.
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Diamond Packaging launches sustainability initiative
Diamond Packaging today announced their Diamond greenbox initiative, the company’s commitment to research, design, and implement packaging solutions that are innovative and sustainable.
Read ArticleMondi wins recognition from Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
Mondi Group (‘Mondi’) has announced that following a corporate sustainability leadership assessment by SAM Group, Mondi has been awarded membership to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Pan-European Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX).
Read ArticleRecognition of Henkel’s top sustainability performance
Henkel has been listed as a sustainability leader for the first time in the Personal & Household Goods market sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX). In the consumer goods category, Henkel now leads on a global scale as well as in Europe. The indexes list companies that operate according to the principles of sustainable development. Henkel has also been included in the newly created Global Challenges Index as one of 50 exceptional corporate sustainability performers.
Read ArticleSustainability key trend in packaging
Sustainability and age-specific products are key trends that will shape the consumer packaged goods industry in the year to come, according to Mintel.
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