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- PACK EXPO Intl. 2012 Highlights Printing, Converting & Material Innovations
- (Print)
- July 23, 2012, ... solutions designed to minimize the use of plastic while maintaining the functionality and convenience consumers need. Ecologic’s bottle consists of a molded fiber outer shell made from 100 percent recycled ...
- PMMI Looks at Economics, Label Trends
- (Label/Tape)
- June 30, 2012, The July 2012 issue of “PMMI Reports” sees growth through year’s end; trends in labeling include thinner stock, sustainability, and improved tracking RESTON, VA | News of note from “PMMI Reports,” ...
- DuPont Awards | Packaging that Reduces Food Waste Captures Top Prize
- (Carton Box)
- May 09, 2012, ... and Waste Reduction Ciclo VerdeTaeq is a closed-loop system that brings recycled materials into the production of high-value products instead of being used to make lower value articles and enables societal ...
- Carton/Box | Heavyweight SBS Is Ready to Print
- (Carton Box)
- March 26, 2012, ... does its own laminating and converting of paperboard products, it stocks and supplies a full range of boards from fine virgin grades to economical recycled grades, to films and foils for the printing and ...
- Cardboard Bottle from Ecologic Brands Wins Green Award
- (Green Converting)
- December 05, 2011, ... recover material. The award was part of the 6th International Green Awards for Creativity in Sustainability. The winner combines a molded-paper outer shell made from 100% recycled materials (70% recycled ...
- Release Liner Market: Growth Projected, but Threats Remain
- (Label/Tape)
- November 10, 2011, ... the need to scale up the volume of recycling to a level in which the value of the recycled goods created can outweigh the recycling costs. Not only that: “A 10%-15% reduction in carbon footprint can be ...
- Facestock Is APR-Approved for Recycling Thermoform Containers
- (News | New Products)
- November 02, 2011, ... PET thermoformed packaging to be recycled efficiently. The facestock is a smooth, white paper with a medium-sensitivity thermal coating. A special coating provides protection for the thermal layer and ...
- Green Converting: Landfill Diversion
- (Green Converting)
- August 16, 2011, ... because the food residue left behind after use often renders it unable to be recycled. Wausau Paper sells rolls of the pan liner to converters who sheet it, put it in boxes, and then sell it into the distribution ...
- $2 MM Folding Carton Expansion at Menasha Includes Sheeting
- (Carton Box News)
- August 04, 2011, ... and bale scrap board for shipment to be recycled. Although Menasha says it currently recycles all waste board, the new process is expected to greatly improve efficiencies. Menasha's Folding Carton Group ...
- Package Design: Make an Impact
- (Flexpack)
- July 31, 2011, ... recycled, sustainable, biodegradable, unbleached board, die-cut on a Heidelberg KSBA. It is printed at Lithozone Ltd., Wellington, New Zealand, on a Komori Sprint 425BP press using vegetable-based inks ...
- Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans
- (Yo's Yarns)
- June 21, 2011, ... knowledge of the EU commission is insufficient. Plastic carrier bags commonly consist of high quality, pure polyethylene, a plastic than can be recycled very well. Therefore, the polyethylene bag is not ...
- Industry Associations
- (Uncategorized)
- June 01, 2011, ... Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA) Washington, DC; 202-347-8000; www.rpa100.com Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) Bethesda, MD; 301-986-9700; www.ascouncil.org AICC—The Independent Packaging Assn. ...
- AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition
- (Metallizing)
- March 31, 2011, ... which can be recycled into new coverings to reduce material sent to landfills, is said to provide excellent chemical resistance, superior load-bearing, and better cut and abrasion resistance. Mitsubishi ...
- AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition
- (Coating/Laminating)
- March 17, 2011, ... found on converting and packaging machines. The elastomeric covering, which can be recycled into new coverings to reduce material sent to landfills, is said to provide excellent chemical resistance, superior ...
- Green Trends Prevail
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2011, ... making it from recyclable or recycled material; and reducing its environmental impact during the manufacturing process. Even as the most economical approach might be a combination of “green” attitudes, ...
- Cushion Multiple Roll Widths
- (Materials)
- January 31, 2011, ... handles multiple roll widths to 32 in. Can accommodate traditional virgin air cushioning material, reduced gauge structures, recycled content, or materials designed to accelerate microbial biodegradation ...
- Packaging Paper: Better Days Ahead?
- (Flexpack)
- September 30, 2010, ... recyclability, compost ability, recycled content, renewable fuel usage, and less reliance on petroleum-based materials. While paper materials generally have a disadvantage in terms of energy and water ...
- Green Converting: Leading the Pack
- (Flexography)
- August 31, 2010, ... program is offered to employees. Non-recycled waste has been reduced 69%, which is sent to a burn facility over three years. R&D efforts helped reduce the paper weight by 15% for several large customers. ...
- James Sanfilippo
- (Trends/Management)
- August 31, 2010, ... use of recycled content whenever possible, and the use of new and innovative lightweighting technologies. What does your company do for your customers that makes them want to come back and do business ...
- What Did You Do for Earth Day?
- (Yo's Yarns)
- April 21, 2010, ... and reduced its warehouse waste by 50% changing up the facilities, i.e., bamboo flooring, solar panels, and recycled doors. The rooftop solar system was constructed at a cost of $275,000 and will generate ...