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Flex-Pack = Opportunity

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2010, ... allow their use, and the comparatively high costs are likely to restrict further growth. There are also recycling issues, especially when “green” films are to be recycled with conventional plastics. A ...

Pillow Cushions

(First Glance)

January 31, 2010, ... film, which has up to 10% recycled content, contains a proprietary organic additive said to accelerate microbial biodegradation without compromising recyclability. Flat, perforated rollstock is mounted ...

FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand

(News | New Products)

November 8, 2009, ... to traditional materials used in the manufacture of foodservice packaging are making paper, plastic, and aluminum greener because of increased use of post-consumer recycled content and source reduction ...

Unifoil's Sustainability Commitment Recognize

(News | New Products)

November 4, 2009, Unifoil Corp. has achieved chain-of-custody certification to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC). FAIRFIELD, NJ | Unifoil Corp. has achieved chain-of-custody certification ...

Hot Cup Combos

(Substrates)

October 31, 2009, ... of this product. At that time, the company was producing traditional hot one-wall paper cups. Solo Cup was trying to avoid double cupping by offering a separate sleeve made of recycled corrugated board ...

100% Recyclable CPET Trays Provide Sustainability Benefits

(News Eclips)

September 30, 2009, ... of 17% post-consumer recycled material, using an FDA-certified clean recycling stream that complies with regulations for food contact. Alcan Packaging's CPET reportedly deliver seven times the barrier ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

September 30, 2009, ... Green 100% Recycled Papers for HP Indigo presses are FSC certified and made from 100% post-consumer waste fibers. They are Elemental Chlorine-Free (ECF), Process Chlorine-Free (PCF), acid-free, lignin-free, ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: Narrow Web & Labe

(Narrow Web)

September 30, 2009, Splicing Agent Can Be Recycled Multipurpose splicing agent 64437 for common repulpable adhesive tape applications includes attaching substrates to cores Splicing Agent Can Be Recycled Multipurpose splicing ...

Home Grown

(Coating/Laminating Main)

June 30, 2009, ...  facility is fully video monitored. Still others are expanding their sustainability programs, so the company has enhanced its efforts to use environmentally friendly or recycled materials as well as develo ...

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 ...

Recycling Program for Tyvek Launched

(News Clips Archive)

June 30, 2009, ... Houston, TX, have launched a national mail-in recycling program to capture envelopes and other items printed on DuPont Tyvek. Once recycled, these items will be repurposed for other products, such as decking, ...

News Clips - June 2009

(News Clips Archive)

May 31, 2009, ... GA, in the sale of two coated recycled board mills to PaperWorks Industries Inc., Philadelphia, PA. 3M, St. Paul, MN, has achieved Sustainable Forestry Initiative Chain-of-Custody Certification across ...

Green Packaging Demand To Reach $43 Billion in 2013

(Flexpack Main)

May 31, 2009, ... billion lb of material, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group. Growth will outpace overall packaging but will remain modest due to the maturity of many products and the fact that recycled content ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box Main)

May 31, 2009, ... GreenAccess charges a flat fee per pound to handle the scrap and coordinates pickup and delivery of the recycled scrap between the printer and the mill. All fees and the cost of the recycling system are ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: June 200

(New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... is said to remove leftover roll material quickly and safely so cores can be reused and scrap material recycled at a higher value. Unwinds remaining material for blade-free waste separation and core recycling ...

Lean & Green

(Substrates)

May 31, 2009, ... of weights, patterns, colors including custom matches, and unique finishes. Line includes an environmentally preferable white folding carton stock and a retail bag stock made with 100% recycled post-consumer ...

ILS Adds Newest HP Digital Press

(News | New Products)

May 31, 2009, ... rPET packaging employing recycled materials, and the use of biopolymers. While folding cartons and corrugated containers—which, he said, are tied to the market—are experiencing greater decline, more traditional ...

PressAccess Rolls Out GreenAccess Recycling Option

(News | New Products)

May 18, 2009, ... also coordinates pickup and delivery of the recycled scrap between the printer and the mill. All fees and the cost of the recycling system are deducted from the increased waste revenue. “Printers that ...

Natural Beauties

(First Glance)

April 30, 2009, ... Anthem Worldwide has developed sustainable packaging for Revlon's new Almay Pure Blends natural makeup line. Revlon wanted to package the line in environmentally responsible recycled plastic tubes and paperboard ...

Green Packaging Keeps Fish Fresh

(News Eclips)

April 28, 2009, ... use of recycled materials, and is fully recyclable. The Mondi barrier liner is warranted for direct food contact, is fully recyclable according to RESY standards, is in-line with new market trends, ...