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Entries for tag: sustainable
Smart and sustainable
Food safety and sustainability are the driving forces behind innovation in food packaging. Increases in functionality, improvements in food safety, economics and meeting environmental and legislative measures are pushing packaging actors to “Think outside the box”.
Read ArticleGrasping sustainability as an opportunity and success factor
The most important special show at FachPack 2009 was devoted to “Sustainable Production and Packaging” and occupied an area of some 1,350 m2. 36 exhibitors from the packaging machinery, packaging supplies production and recycling segments showed their new products for facing the challenges of climate change and scarcer resources. And because the special show provided practical information on how to implement these good ideas in their own companies, the visitors were extremely interested. Sustainable management will also remain one of the packaging industry’s most important issues in the coming years, so the successful concept of the special show will be improved again in 2010. This time the presentation of sustainably produced packaging materials focuses on the users of these materials, the “branded article producers”. Corporate Social Responsibility is the slogan here: Do something good for the environment and show it at FachPack!
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Biodegradable plastics: Boom and Concerns
In an international context marked by a decrease in fossil resources and an increase in oil price, the development of materials made from renewable resources becomes the main challenge of sustainable development. Furthermore, today’s environmentally conscious consumers and brand owners are seeking out eco‐friendly products, such as biodegradable plastics.
Read ArticleCan is claimed to go on
Packaging fashions come and go but the can lives on! As the food can celebrates the 200 years of its inception, we look at how the unique properties of steel for packaging have meant it is a high performing, safe, reliable and sustainable packaging solution for the future.
Read ArticleSustainable fish conference to be held
Sustainable fish – really true and where can you find it? Is the title of a unique workshop that will take place during the second part of the annual ECHT NVC Event Security & Packaging, January 26th, 2010 in conference Center De Olifant, Breukelen, The Netherlands.
Read ArticleDow launches PLA application
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) launches the next generation PARALOID™ BPM-515 Acrylic Impact Modifier formulated to impart toughness and maintain clarity to polylactic acid (PLA). In response to the needs of manufacturers of sustainable bioplastic packaging and durable products, Dow’s PARALOID BPM-515 enables lower cost toughened PLA compounds for manufacturers trying to penetrate these markets with environmentally advanced solutions for sustainable growth. This combination of imparted toughness and reduced cost will enable greater innovation and growth in the automotive, medical and electronics industries.
Read ArticleSustainable solution for sandwiches
The current increased concern about saving the planet is boosting interest in sustainable packaging solutions for food products such as sandwiches where easy disposal is an issue.
Read ArticleKraft Foods seeking to make chocolate more sustainable
Kraft Foods has launched the first mainstream chocolate products in Europe to carry the Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) seal. Additionally, it has committed to increase current purchases of cocoa beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified(TM) farms ten-fold by the end of 2012, to 30,000 tons.
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Folding box boards being shown at Luxe Pack
M-real Consumer Packaging, supplier of high quality folding boxboards, is showing its Carta range of lightweight and sustainable boards developed especially for luxury packaging such as beautycare, high quality consumer goods and confectionery.
Read ArticleBiohybrid film range for food contact launched
Sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics has announced a new range of Cardia Biohybrid based films that comply with the European Commission standard 2002/72 EC for food contact.
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Some Pregis products receive sustainability stamp
Pregis Corp.’s Hexacomb® products have met the fiber-sourcing certification standards set by the independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®). Pregis Hexacomb has exceeded the “two-thirds” fiber sourcing standard requirements by sourcing 95% of its paper from SFI companies that are certified under the organization’s procurements standards. The other 5% are from non controversial sources.
Read ArticleConfusion on sustainable packaging explained
‘The activity of packaging is essential for the sustainable development of our society. Focus on the packaging or label as a product itself without taking its application, the activity of packaging, into account can actually hamper sustainable development.’
Read ArticleMondi launches bioplastic solution
Sustainable packaging materials with optimised environmental performance throughout the entire lifecycle are enjoying rising consumer awareness and strong market growth. With its Sustainex® family – a range of flexible materials based on bioplastics - Mondi is consequently expanding its holistic approach to sustainability to its portfolio.
Read ArticleAward to be given to students for sustainable design in carton
The International Pro Carton Design Award looks into the future: design students have been invited to create sustainable design for a sustainable material - carton. The renown competition is held every two years, 2010 being the third event. And for the very first time the award is being run without preliminary stages and embraces the whole of Europe - East and West.
Read ArticleSugar cane based plates come to the market
Solo Cup Company has announced the introduction of Bare™ by Solo® compostable plates made with sugarcane. The ivory-colored plates feature an on-trend, square design that offers a stylish alternative to traditional round single-use dinnerware.
Read ArticleMore businesses looking to sustainable packaging
A diverse group of businesses in multiple market segments are turning to sustainable packaging solutions to improve the environmental profile of their product offerings, according to DuPont as the company today announced the winners of the 21st DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation at the industry’s first online interactive exchange on sustainable packaging.
Read ArticlePolyester products replacing PVC
As demands increase for environmentally friendly, sustainable packaging, Spartech Corporation has answered the call with EnviroSeal™, a family of sealable, polyester products designed to replace clear, rigid PVC packaging.
Read ArticleCereplast announce plan to accelerate growth
Cereplast, a developer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, has announced its new strategic plan that will leverage its proprietary product development capabilities and marketing strengths. In addition, Cereplast will enter into manufacturing supply agreements with large plastics compounders that will dramatically reduce the co
Read ArticleAward for eco sustainable product
The new range of NaturellySeda products has been awarded a Packaging Oscar 2009 thanks to the increasingly eco-sustainable and eco-compatible packaging emerging from the manufacturing partnership between Novamont and Seda, leading companies in the bioplastics and packaging sectors respectively.
Read ArticleLatest developments in sleeving technology to be presented
Sleever International will present at Ipack-Ima show 2009 in Milan, the latest developments in SLEEVER® technology.
Read ArticleAsda attempting to reduce waste
ASDA is reaffirming its commitment to cut out unnecessary waste by joining INCPEN (The Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) – one of the UK’s leading non-government organisations helping to make packaging more sustainable throughout the supply chain.
Read ArticleFood safety plus longer shelf life set high standards for confectionery
Increasing consumer awareness of food safety combined with market demands for longer shelf life set high standards for confectionery packaging. M-real, one of Europe’s leading producers of primary fibre cartonboards was able to advise visitors to Prosweets 2009 on the best way to control the sensory properties of packaging materials and ensure that products are kept free from unwanted taint and odour.
Read ArticleP+G becomes one of the worlds most sustainable companies
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced that it has been selected as one of the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World” for 2009 by Corporate Knights Inc. and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc. The Global 100 is awarded based on how effectively corporations manage environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities, relative to their industry peers.
Read ArticleSurlyn replacing glass in cosmetics packaging
Surlyn is a glass replacement product developed by Du Pont. As can be seen, it looks just like glass. Jonathan Cohen of Du Pont explains how it works as well as more on the company's sustainable packaging policy.
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Retailer awarded for sustainability
French Retailer Casino Group was honored during drupa 2008, by DuPont Packaging Graphics with their New Horizons Award for Embracing Sustainability.
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Perfumes, cosmetics and design congress to examine sustainable development
The 5th edition of the PCD congress-exhibition (Perfumes, Cosmetics & Design) will address the issues of sustainable development and respect for the environment in packaging.
Read ArticleSustainability core theme of Nutripack conference
The 5th edition of the Nutripack congress-exhibition will be held on September 29 and 30, 2009, at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, in Paris. The core theme of the lectures and exhibition will be the issues raised by sustainable development and respect for the environment.
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Lumson recognised for eco sustainability
Lumson, a manufacturer of cosmetic packaging, was formally recognized for its' eco-sustainable philosophy by obtaining an Ecocert certification.
Read ArticleSummit urges change from Europe’s packaging industry
The third Packaging Summit Europe took place on 1-2 July in Amsterdam. Sustainable packaging issues took centre stage along with design innovations and supply chain strategies. The two-day conference and exhibition attracted nearly 300 senior packaging professionals from across Europe, representing a diverse range of end-users and suppliers of packaging products.
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Polish polyolefin market growing by over ten percent annually
Piotr Kwiecien and Michel Volters of Sabic explain how business in Poland is going. It is one of the fastest growing markets for polyolefins in various applications.
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Sleeving technology for Russia
Sleever International, a provider of sleeving solutions globally, will be at the Rosupack in Moscow with the latest in sleeving technology, including the solutions dedicated to sustainable development.
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Award for sustainable print production
The weekend prior to Drupa, Erwin Oberhänsli, a top manager at Swiss printer Feldegg in Zollikerberg, was presented with an Individual Award by the national Environmental Foundation. Oberhänsli won the award, which is conferred annually, for his longstanding commitment to sustainable print production.
Read ArticleFirst global foil conference held last month
The first Global Foil Roller Conference was held from 9-12 April in Muscat, Oman. Over 60 representatives from more than 24 countries were officially welcomed by His Excellency Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan, Minister of Trade and Commerce, at the opening ceremony.
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Superfood biodegradable
Innovia Films’ biodegradable packaging material, NatureFlex™, is helping a raw snack food company – Superfood Snacks - to fulfill its ideal for natural eco-friendly sustainable bags to package their first product, Chocolate Goji Treats. They are a synergistically balanced fusion of some of the world’s most nutritious ancient superfoods and speciality ingredients, including Goji berries, Raw Cacao, Maca Root and sundried Vanilla Bean.
Read ArticleDu Pont to showcase sustainability
DuPont Packaging Graphics, a leading supplier to the flexographic printing industry, will showcase new products and workflows at drupa 2008 (Hall 08b / Stand B23) to illustrate its ongoing commitment to promote the advancement of Flexography for the flexible packaging, tag & label and corrugated industries. The company also will highlight the Sustainability advantages of flexographic printing via data-driven analyses of platemaking and printing options.
Read ArticleNew member in sustainable packaging coalition
Caraustar Industries, Inc. a recycled packaging company and one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of converted recycled paperboard, further embraced its 70-year history of preserving the environment by joining the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).
Read ArticleBASF publishes sustainability report
BASF SE has published its Report 2007, which for the first time combines the company’s financial and sustainability reporting in a single publication. By integrating data related to the environment and social responsibility in its financial reporting, BASF is again playing a pioneering role. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an independent organization that has developed global guidelines to ensure transparent sustainability reporting, has already confirmed that the new report meets its highest application level, A+.
Read ArticleAn alternative to clear plastic clamshells
Grafikom has introduced BlisterGuardTM, an innovative packaging alternative that provides security and pilfer-resistance desired by manufacturers and retailers with a reduced environmental footprint and at a lower price point than traditional clear plastic clamshells.
Read ArticleTop sustainable package for 2007 named
With growing demand for packaging that supports a greener, more energy efficient world, Constar International (NASDAQ: CNST) scored a major victory when its DiamondClear™ PET bottle for ConAgra Foods' Hunt's Ketchup was recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) as the top sustainable package of 2007.
Read ArticleAvery Dennison looking for green answers
Avery Dennison announced the introduction of its Forest Steward Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified Fasson brand labelstock. The Fasson Vellum Extra FSC and MC Primecoat PEFC certified products are guaranteed to have been produced in a sustainable fashion and will enable Avery Dennison’s customers to meet the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible products.
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Luxurious and sustainable
Monadnock Paper Mills announces new Envi by Monadnock, a premium, high quality, line of environmental packaging grades designed for folding boxes, luxury shopping bags, set-up boxes, tubes, price tickets, and hang tags.
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Understanding sustainability
A formal definition of sustainable packaging is needed to provide a common platform of understanding against which the packaging supply chain can measure its efforts. This was the objective of the Definition of Sustainable Packaging released in October 2005 by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (www.sustainablepackaging.org). Drawing on fundamental eco-efficiency concepts and sustainability principles articulated by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their book, "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things," the definition outlines a framework for sustainability in the context of packaging and its related materials systems.
Read ArticleIncreasing utility of PLA
DuPont has announced commercial availability of DuPont™ Biomax® Strong, a petrochemical additive that increases the utility of bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) packaging.
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