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Plastic Ingenuity

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

Video highlights lifecycle analysis of film vs. corrugated shippers >>

Short two-minute video from Delkor highlights the results from an independent lifecycle analysis (LCA) study on Smart Balance's use of the Spot-Pak package as a replacement for corrugated cases. Learn what the LCA uncovered.

Delkor Systems

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

Labeling project in the works? >>

New! Download this free, 70-page Labeling Playbook jam-packed with strategies for success, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid. Whether your job involves machinery engineering, package design, package development, or production, download this playbook now.

Packaging World

Pantene is first haircare product in plant-based HDPE bottle

Preparing for the 'Perfect Storm': SPS 2011

78% of buyers claim green consumerism

Water bottles: greater recycling rates, less material, smaller footprint, says association

Microwavable PP trays said to have 21% lower carbon footprint Package: Tray/Bowl Material type: Polymers: Multi-layer film - majority polypropylene Company: CPT (Go Green), Inc.	Sustainability claims Greenhouse gas reduction: 10-24% Shipping efficiency? Yes Waste-to-energy? Yes *Claims 3rd Party Reviewed*


Breathable or barrier PLA rollstock for f/f/s Package: Film, rigid Material: Polymers: PLA (polylactic acid) Company: Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.	Sustainability claims • Greenhouse gas reduction: 10-24% • CONEG documentation? Yes • Waste-to-energy? Yes


Potato flour-based thermoplastic resin Package: Raw Material Material: Polymers: Starch Company: Biosphere	Sustainability claims • Compostable? Yes


Infinitely recyclable, lightweight 12-oz aluminum can Package: Can Material: Metal & Other: Aluminum Company: Ball Corporation	Sustainability claims • Post-consumer content: 25 - 49% • Pre-consumer content: 10 - 24% • CONEG documentation? Yes • Recyclable? Yes

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