Gevo opens new plant in US to manufacture renewable plastic component
Renewable chemicals and biofuels company Gevo has opened its demonstration-scale plant in Silsbee, Texas, US, backed by Coca-Cola and Toray Industries to manufacture renewable plastic component...
View ArticleSubway to introduce series of packaging improvements
The Subway brand is set to unveil a series of improvements to the sustainability of its packaging as well as operational procedures.
View ArticleCKF acquires compostable packaging producer Earthcycle
Canada-based food packaging firm CKF has acquired Earthcycle Packaging, a provider of renewable and recyclable packaging products.
View ArticleEPI and SPA sign agreement to establish channel partnership in North America
Environmental Packaging International (EPI) and Sustainable Packaging Alliance (SPA) have signed an agreement to establish channel partnership in the North American market.
View ArticleCommand Packaging to produce plastic reusable bags for US grocery stores
Command Packaging is set to produce bag ban compliant plastic reusable 'smarterbags' for grocery stores in the US, with an investment of around $25m.
View ArticleHatzopoulos to create biodegradable packaging for dried food products
Hatzopoulos has commenced a new packaging development project to create a biodegradable, multi-layered packaging for dried food products.
View ArticleRPC selects clear polypropylene for sustainable packaging application
UK-based rigid plastics packaging manufacturer RPC Group has selected clear polypropylene (PP) for sustainable packaging application for some of its products.
View ArticleSABIC optimizes multi-layer film concept for packaging applications
SABIC, a producer of plastics and chemicals, has optimized its existing multi-layer film concept for packaging applications of up to five layers or more in the beverage sector.
View ArticleMeadWestvaco announces decrease in carbon emissions since 2010
Global packaging services provider MeadWestvaco (MWV) has announced a 4% decrease in carbon emissions since 2010 in its corporate responsibility report for 2012.
View ArticleBarry Callebaut releases sustainability report for 2012/13
Barry Callebaut - the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products - today announced its 2012/13 Sustainability Report which details the company's strategy in the areas of...
View ArticleConsumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging: report
About two-thirds of consumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging, according to a research study conducted by MindClick Global for Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI).
View ArticleSCA introduces new sustainable packaging products
Sweden-based packaging manufacturer SCA has introduced new sustainable packaging products which will be produced at its Ortviken paper mill.
View ArticleNestlé joins alliance to develop bioplastics
Nestlé has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and seven consumer firms to develop bioplastics, derived from plant materials.
View ArticleAIMPLAS develops new biodegradable packaging for food products
Spain-based Technological Institute of Plastics, AIMPLAS has developed a new food packaging solution to offer better protection to the packaged food products.
View ArticleConsumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging: report
About two-thirds of consumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging, according to a research study conducted by MindClick Global for Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI).
View ArticleRapak unveils new sustainable bag for food packaging
Flexible packaging and filling systems provider Rapak of North America has extended its sustainable packaging offerings with the launch of a new bag for oxygen sensitive products including fruit puree...
View ArticleVirent, Renmatix partner to develop bio-based packaging materials
US-based bio-fuel manufacturer Virent has collaborated with petroleum alternatives licensor Renmatix to convert affordable cellulosic sugars to renewable chemicals and bio-based packaging materials.
View ArticleEvergreen partners with FIT on sustainable packaging project
Fashion Institute of Technology's (FIT) students have introduced the new Project Carton, which was created in the college's packaging design program for a competition sponsored by Evergreen Packaging.
View ArticleConsumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging: report
About two-thirds of consumers prefer steel cans for sustainable food packaging, according to a research study conducted by MindClick Global for Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI).
View ArticleIndependent Carton Group highlights members’ successes
The Independent Carton Group (ICG), an association of 18 independently owned and operated folding carton manufacturers, is pleased to highlight some of its members’ most recent milestones and...
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