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Are biodegradable plastics an antidote to non-recycled packaging waste? >>

White paper challenges the assumption that biodegradable plastics in landfills are an inadequate end-of-life solution compared to recycling or composting.

Ecologic

Sustainable case packing: Head-to-head comparison of film vs. corrugated shippers >>

Seven-page PDF details the findings of an independent lifecycle analysis (LCA) study on Smart Balance's use of the Spot-Pak package to replace corrugated shipper. Four charts document reductions in material use (and disposal), process and energy, greenhouse gases, and truckload shipments.

Delkor Systems

Sustainability Primer: How to lightweight materials with vertical baggers >>

White paper from Rennco shows specific calculations demonstrating dramatic material reductions by switching to vertical bagging equipment from using premade bags.

Rennco

10 tips for energy-efficient and sustainable conveyors >>

Watch this short video from Nercon to learn how to reduce energy, improve efficiencies and reduce waste on your packaging lines.

Nercon

Application analysis discusses track-and-trace bar codes for fresh produce packaging >>

This Application Analysis explains the track and trace basics for produce packers facing PTI compliance. Read about a case printing solution from FoxJet and examine the costs.

FoxJet

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Podcast: Stonyfield shares journey to PLA packs

Kashi goes lean; reduces packaging materials up to 12.4%

Conversation continues on 'biodegradable plastic additives'

Cornstarch-based, biodegradable loosefill is made using renewable energy Package: Protective: loosefill Material type: Starch Blends Company: StarchTech	Sustainability claims Renewable energy? Yes Shipping efficiency? Yes Compostable? Yes Waste-to-energy? Yes *Claims 3rd Party Reviewed*


100% recycled, clay-coated paperboard also 100% recyclable Package: Carton Material type: Paperboard: Coated Recycled Company: Strathcona Paper, L.P.	Sustainability claims Post-consumer content: 50-74% Pre-consumer content: 25-49% Sustainable forestry certification? (FSC) Renewable energy? Yes Greenhouse gas reduction: 100% CONEG documentation? Yes Recyclable? Yes Compostable? Yes Waste-to-energy? Yes *Claims 3rd Party Reviewed*


Flexible BIB liners are lighter, use less material, than rigid alternative Package: Bag, pre-formed Material type: Polymers: LLDPE Company: CDF Corporation	Sustainability claims • Post-consumer content: 10-24% • Pre-consumer content: 10-24% • Greenhouse gas reduction: 10-24% • Shipping efficiency? Yes • Reusable? Yes • Recyclable? Limited


Security pack uses tear-resistant, recyclable blister-card Package: Blister card Material: Paperboard: (SBS) Company: Meadwestvaco	Sustainability claims • Sustainable forestry certification? (SFI) • Renewable energy used in this product: 50-74% • CONEG documentation? Yes • Shipping efficiency? Yes • Recyclable? Limited • Waste-to-energy? Yes

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