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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

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

Rigid container project in the works?

New! Download this free, 50-page Rigid Container Design Playbook jam-packed with strategies for success, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid. Whether your job involves package design or package development, download this playbook now.

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Recognition is powerful. >>

"Award-winning" can be a persuasive description for a buyer - differentiating your brand from your competitors. Take advantage of this year's Greener Package Awards competition and get the recognition your sustainable package, material, equipment or retail location has earned! Submission deadline is May 27.

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PlantBottle GM explains Coca-Cola strategies around Dasani and Odwalla

7 packaging predictions for the resource-strapped future

Multifunctional pizza box plays to an audience of 1 million

Discussion: Does plastic have the potential to break down into natural components?

Mineral-based coating replaces plastic; offers barrier, recyclability Package: Raw Material Material type: Adhesives, Coatings & Inks Company: Smart Planet Technologies	Sustainability claims Greenhouse Gas reduction: 10-24% CONEG documentation? Yes *Claims 3rd Party Reviewed*


Resource-reduced IBC system Package: Bulk container: tote Material: Polymers: LDPE Company: CubiForm Systems	Sustainability claims • Shipping efficiency? Yes • CONEG documentation? Yes • Recyclable? Yes



Unbleached, uncoated virgin paperboard uses less fiber Package: Raw Material Material: Paperboard: Uncoated Unbleached Kraft Company: Kapstone	Sustainability claims • Shipping efficiency? Yes • CONEG documentation? Yes • Reusable? Yes


PETE blister-pack made from a minimum of 50% PCR content Package: Blister pack Material: Polymers: PET, PETE Company: Placon Corporation	Sustainability claims • Post-consumer content:50-74% • Pre-consumer content: 25-49%

Packagers: Source sustainable packaging materials using the Greener Package Database Suppliers: Submit your sustainable packaging product for free Third-party review: Explanation

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