Seattle Mariners embrace game-changing packaging
05 September, 2012 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdThe 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.
Queensland companies receive energy-efficiency grants
24 August, 2012Bundaberg Sugar and Proteco Gold have received grants as part of the Government’s Clean Technology Investment Programs to install energy-efficient equipment.
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.
Ultra-Serv Solid chemical delivery system for water treatment
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Ashland Water TechnologiesThe Ultra-Serv Solid uses an easy-to-install solid chemical delivery system that replaces liquid water treatment chemistries with a 100% active solid product.
NatureWorks Ingeo biopolymer from renewable plant resources
31 July, 2012NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer is derived from an abundant 100% annually renewable plant resource.
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’.
Transfield Worley plant design, project management and maintenance services
31 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Transfield Worley LtdTransfield Worley - a multidisciplinary company with expertise in engineering, project delivery, maintenance and process optimisation - is exhibiting at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Exair adds data logger to its digital flow meter
20 July, 2012 | Supplied by: ExairExair’s digital flow meter, for monitoring compressed air usage and identifying costly leaks, now includes a USB data logger for easy viewing and export of historical data.
British food and drink sector makes Olympic-sized water saving effort
20 July, 2012British food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water use between 2007 and 2011.
Lebensbaum selects compostable wrapping for organic tea range
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdGerman organic tea producer Lebensbaum has selected Innovia Films’ compostable cellulose-based NatureFlex NVR to pack its range of organic teas.
Schneider Electric iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 DIN rail-mounted meters
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 series three-phase DIN rail-mounted energy and power meters are designed for energy reporting, bill validation and cost allocation applications.
Tetra Pak and LoveNZ increase recycling options in NZ
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra 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.
Industry groups reject national container deposit scheme
04 June, 2012A group of industry and union representatives has rejected the proposed national container deposit scheme (CDS), claiming it would effectively impose a tax on beverages that would cost jobs in the manufacturing sector and increase the pressure on struggling Australian families.
Cardia Biohybrid selected for Fill-Air R5 inflatable packaging
29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Cardia BioplasticsAs 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.
