Tetra Pak announces sustainability milestone on FSC Friday
05 October, 2012As part of FSC Friday celebrations, Tetra Pak announced it is on track to achieve its aim of purchasing 50% of its paperboard from FSC-certified forests in 2012.
Seattle Mariners embrace game-changing packaging
05 September, 2012The Seattle Mariners is hoping to achieve its target of 90% waste diversion from landfill by using fully compostable packaging from BASF for snack foods sold at Safeco Field.
Sustainable production and packaging benefits both manufacturers and consumers
20 August, 2012Along with minimal packaging, consumers like recyclable packaging, environmentally friendly packaging materials and to support consumer packaged goods companies that bring sustainability to the production floor with improvements to reduce energy usage or air and water waste. Following, some of the food packaging industry’s major players reveal some of their environmentally friendly materials and innovations which can improve productivity while reducing carbon footprints.
How ‘green’ is my bottle?
31 July, 2012 by Janette WoodhouseThe big players in the beverage industry are all seeking the ‘Green Grail’ - packaging for soft drinks that they can present to the marketplace as ‘green’.
NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer from renewable plant resources
31 July, 2012NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer is derived from an abundant 100% annually renewable plant resource.
Lebensbaum selects compostable wrapping for organic tea range
05 July, 2012German organic tea producer Lebensbaum has selected Innovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based NatureFlex NVR to pack its range of organic teas.
Tetra Pak and LoveNZ increase recycling options in NZ
05 June, 2012Tetra Pak has teamed up with recycling advocate LoveNZ to help New Zealanders recycle coffee cups and cartons, as well as cans and plastic bottles, outside the home.
NatureWorks biopolymer receives Cradle to Cradle silver certification
05 June, 2012NatureWorks’ biopolymer product Ingeo has recently received Silver Cradle to Cradle certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. Made from plants, rather than oil, the product is reportedly the first of its kind to receive the certification.
Cardia Biohybrid selected for Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging
29 May, 2012As part of its commitment to the ‘five Rs’, Sealed Air Corporation has selected Cardia Bioplastics as its partner to develop its Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging. Constructed of Cardia’s sustainable Biohybrid resin, the packaging meets Sealed Air’s environmental commitment to renewable and recycled content, and reduced, re-used and recyclable product - the five Rs.
A case for better packaging
29 March, 2012Gerlof Toenhake, the Marketing Director of Ball Packaging Europe, gave an interesting talk at Anuga 2012 on why more packaging, especially cans, could be good for the environment.
PepsiCo develops new environmentally friendly plastic bottle
17 March, 2011PepsiCo has developed a PET plastic bottle made entirely from agricultural by-products from its foods business.
Entries welcome for 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards
02 March, 2011Entries are welcome for the 2011 Environmental Packaging Awards, which rewards efforts in sustainable packaging within New Zealand.
Chep Australia returnable plastic crate system
02 November, 2010 byChep Australia’s returnable plastic crate (RPC) system for produce has proven its sustainability credentials, delivering users good environmental performance as well as functionality and financial value in the supply chain.
Is glass an environmentally clear solution?
24 September, 2010A ‘cradle-to-cradle’ life cycle assessment of glass packaging has confirmed the positive environmental impact of glass packaging and recycling.
Boosting energy and resource efficiency in the manufacture of PET bottles
22 September, 2010Experts have been investigating how the efficiency of energy and resources can be increased, in the long term, in the manufacture of PET bottles.
