Caturra Coffee adopts Innovia’s compostable packaging films
South African coffee roasting company Caturra Coffee has selected Innovia Films’ cellulose NatureFlex renewable compostable films to develop new coffee packs in partnership with converter Colpak.
View ArticleUS cleaning products maker selects MWV’s plastic trigger sprayer
US-based cleaning products manufacturer Sunshine Makers has selected MeadWestvaco (MWV)’s all-plastic trigger sprayer VersaPlast for its products.
View ArticleCromex to distribute NatureWorks’ renewable Ingeo fibers in Brazil
Cromex is all set to distribute NatureWorks’ Ingeo fibers to its customer base of thermoformers, film extruders and injection molders in Brazil.
View ArticleSmurfit Kappa unveils long term view on sustainability
Irish paper-based packaging products manufacturer Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has announced publication of its vision on sustainability which creates additional objectives for the business up to 2020.
View ArticlePerfecseal joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council
Sterilization packaging supplier Perfecseal, a division of Bemis, has joined the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC).
View ArticleTetra Pak launches campaign on renewable packaging
Tetra Pak has launched a global marketing campaign, ‘The Pack that Grows Back’ in a bid to educate consumers about renewable packaging. The campaign offers insight to the importance of responsible...
View ArticleUniversity of Sydney to create renewable PPC polymers
New cleaner polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polymers that promise to transform the biodegradable polymer industry are being created by biomolecular engineers at the University of Sydney.
View ArticleCCL Label develops new stretch sleeve for bottle-to-bottle recycling
Austria-based CCL Label Völkermarkt has developed a new Super Stretch Sleeve, Triple S, which will open up new possibilities and support a sustainable recycling process.
View ArticlePak-Sher launches new sustainable interfolded deli/bakery sheets
Carryout and kitchen prep packaging designer and manufacturer in the US, Pak-Sher has launched new bakery/deli interfolded sheet, Envirosheets made from 8 to 19 recycled milk jugs.
View ArticleFrench gourmet dairy launches smoothie yogurt in Promens’ sustainable pot
France-based gourmet dairy La Fermière has launched its new product ‘My smoothie yogurt’ in new lightweight Ø75-150g CombiRound pot provided by Promens Food & Beverage Packaging.
View ArticleUnisource unveils new coated paper product line
US-based printing paper and packaging equipment distributor Unisource Worldwide has announced the launch of its new coated paper product line, porcelainECO 30.
View ArticleAqua Based introduces eco-friendly coating for paper converting and food...
US-based Aqua Based Technologies has introduced a new, eco-friendly water-based coating Aqualene 5050, which has oil and grease resistance (OGR) for the paper converting, food packaging and food...
View ArticleEnso Plastics announces two new biodegradable additives for Philippines market
US-based plastics solutions provider Enso Plastics has announced two new biodegradable technologies, Enso Renew and Enso Restore, for the Philippines market.
View ArticleIndustryIntel announces collaboration with Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Market intelligence and information management company IndustryIntel has announced a new partnership with GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) through its i2partnership initiative.
View ArticleSmurfit Kappa releases 2012 sustainable development report
Corrugated packaging company Smurfit Kappa has released its 2012 Sustainable Development Report, which details the continuing progress in its sustainable business initiatives.
View ArticleGelnex launches new packaging and shipping program for gelatin products
Brazil-based Gelnex has announced the launch of a new packaging and shipping program for its gelatin products in a bid to promote sustainability.
View ArticleCereplast restructures global operations
Biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics manufacturer Cereplast has announced an update on the restructuring of its global operations.
View ArticleAlpro to use sustainable labeling mark on soy drinks packs
Grocery brand in the UK Alpro will use the ProTerra Certification trustmark on all its Soy drinks packs from June 2013, to demonstrate to consumers that the soy used in its drinks is Non-GM...
View ArticleTetra Pak signs agreement with Braskem for supply of green plastic
Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak has signed a supply agreement with petrochemical company Braskem for ‘I'm green’ low-density polyethylene (LDPE) made from sugarcane.
View ArticleBay Cities unveils new sustainable clamshell
US-based designer and manufacturer of packaging and displays, Bay Cities has announced its sustainable version of the traditional clamshell, the cold seal BayPak.
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