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- Flex-Pack = Opportunity
- (Extrusion Coating)
- January 31, 2010, ... is a wide choice of flexible package constructions involving papers, films, aluminium foils, and most recently, renewable polymer materials such as maize-based polylactic acid (PLA). Pouches are a popular ...
- Double-Duty Packages
- (Substrates)
- June 30, 2009, ... with a matching organically composed holiday gift box. An all renewable/recycled/biodegradable carton and label, using vegetable-based inks, support the product's organic features while retaining shelf ...
- What's New Products: March 200
- (Magazine)
- February 28, 2009, ... barrier said to approach that of coextruded OPP. Transparent, general-purpose, packaging-grade film is suitable for many food applications and for lamination to other biofilms. It is based on renewable ...
- Conserve Energy
- (Archive)
- January 31, 2009, ... under such market conditions, converters need to focus on reducing process energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Where to Start? The first step toward reduced process ...
- TAPPI PLACE Conference Promotes Flexibility
- (News | New Products)
- August 26, 2008, ... in food safety and regulatory issues that are constantly changing and requiring continual updates; learn and discuss practical applications and information related to the use of renewable polymers and ...
- TAPPI Offers Info on the Bay
- (News Clips Archive)
- July 31, 2008, ... features a wide range of presentations and events. The agenda will include practical information on renewable polymers; case studies for sustainability and flexible packaging; updates on food safety and ...
- New 'Field Guide' For Sustainable Print and Packaging Desig
- (News | New Products)
- July 16, 2008, ... Printing and Packaging Papers, Astrolite PC100 is made with 100% renewable electrical energy and is manufactured carbon neutral. The guide is available in PDF format and printed copies may be ordered ...
- FTC Plans Green Packaging Workshop
- (News | New Products)
- April 01, 2008, ... 26, 2007, Federal Register notice. It also solicited comments on carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates ("RECs") as part of this regulatory review, holding its first workshop on those topics in ...
- Trail Blazing
- (Green Converting)
- March 31, 2008, ... proves that “going green” and “making green” don't have to be mutually exclusive. Not only is the company's 150,000-sq-ft headquarters powered by 100% renewable energy (85% wind power, 15% hydroelectric), ...
- 5 Steps to Green
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... volatile organic compounds (VOCs), non-renewable resources, and heavy metals used in pigments. Petroleum- Versus Vegetable-Based Inks | More and more printers are reducing their use of VOCs and offering ...
- News Clips
- (Magazine)
- August 31, 2007, ... with 100% renewable electrical energy and manufactured carbon neutral. Located next to the Contoocook River, Monadnock uses the flow of the river to generate “green” electricity. In addition, the company ...
- Up to the Task
- (Magazine)
- June 30, 2007, ... in humidity yet will maintain barrier independent of thickness. Vacumet Corp.—PFFC-ASAP 314. vacumet.com EcoWorks is derived in part (5%–70%) from annually renewable materials and is certified commercially ...
- Cradle 2 Cradle
- (Magazine)
- April 30, 2007, ... 15% based on Material Value 15% based on Product/Package Ratio 15% based on Cube Utilization 10% based on Transportation 10% based on Recycled Content 10% based on Recovery Value 5% based on Renewable ...
- The Wow Factor
- (Flexpack)
- February 28, 2007, ... eliminate odors and retained solvents while using more renewable resources. C&H Packaging Co., Merrill, WI, earned a Gold Award for Environmental Achievement for converting this package. ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- December 13, 2006, ... Utilization 10% will be based on Transportation 10% will be based on Recycled Content 10% will be based on Recovery Value 5% will be based on Renewable Energy 5% will be based on Innovation Suppliers ...
- CONVERTER CLIPS
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2006, ... based on Renewable Energy 5% will be based on Innovation Suppliers will receive an overall score relative to other suppliers, as well as relative scores in each category. More than 2,000 private ...
- Please Touch
- (Folding Cartons)
- November 30, 2006, ... polylactic acid from NatureWorks. Unlike petroleum-based products, PLA is a renewable and environmentally friendly product made from corn. PLA is said to have the same end-user characteristics as its ...
- Wal-Mark Unveils Packaging Scorecard
- (Archive)
- November 05, 2006, ... be based on Cube Utilization 10% will be based on Transportation 10% will be based on Recycled Content 10% will be based on Recovery Value 5% will be based on Renewable Energy 5% will be based on ...
- Green Stands for Go
- (Flexpack)
- July 31, 2003, ... from renewable resources and can be converted much like petroleum-based resins — except that PLA is compostable. The NatureWorks technology produces the resin by “harvesting” carbon from plants such ...
- What You Can Do: The ''Dos'' of Energy Conservatio
- (Magazine)
- December 31, 2001, ... conserve energy. To do this, however, might mean subjecting your operation to a painstakingly thorough inspection. Michael Lamb, certified energy manager at EEREC (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ...