The sustainable packaging channel focuses on packaging applied in a comprehensive, environmentally-sensitive method, including energy efficiency in plants, organic materials, reusability and much more.
Sustainability conference explores green printing technologies John Kalkowski & Linda Casey - 06/17/2008 Graphic Arts Monthly editor-in-chief Bill Esler will co-chair IntertechPira's Sustainability in Printing conference, which will be held June 18-20 at the Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia.
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Resin builds options Linda Casey, Associate Editor - 06/01/2008
Newly available at southern California Whole Foods Markets, Y Water vitamin-fortified bottled waters are designed for small hands, growing bodies and inquisitive minds. Everything from the messaging included with the symmetrical 9-oz bottles to their shape, dimensions and reuse functions are designed for children.
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FTC workshop re-examines 'Green Guides' 06/01/2008
Much of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guide workshop in April was spent on topics like the prevalence of unsubstantiated and vague claims of general environmental benefit, such as “earth friendly.” However, there were several new terms and issues raised that reflect the desire to communicate in an increasingly environmentally conscientious and global marketplace.
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Cleaners that help cleanup the environment 06/01/2008
Cleaning products manufacturer Summit Brands, Fort Wayne, IN, is making its packaging more environmentally friendly by incorporating 25 percent post-consumer recycled content (PCR) into the high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin used to manufacture the bottles and jugs for its specialty household cleaning and laundry products.
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Granulators 06/01/2008
The SB Series of five new models granulate containers made of PET and other recyclable plastics at rates of up to seven tons/hr. The advantages of these granulators stem from their horizontal feeding screws that force materials from the hopper to an adjacent cutting chamber at a steady, even pace instead of depending on the materials to fall directly into the blades.
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Aluminum cans make high-volume impact Linda Casey, Associate Editor - 06/01/2008
Procter & Gamble (P&G), Cincinnati, OH, has experienced strong growth with its Febreze family of products, most of which are sold in the highly recognizable Febreze can. The cans, which are made with easily recycled aluminum and use a nitrogen propellant, are marketed to consumers looking to put their purchasing dollars behind sustainable products and eco-conscious companies.
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The gospel of sustainability might create converts John Kalkowski, Editorial Director - 06/01/2008
Having just completed my first year as editorial director of Packaging Digest, it's fun to reflect on the many people I've met and the understanding I've gained on many issues that impact the packaging community. However, no single issue has hit me right between the eyes in the way sustainability has.
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Laser coders The LINX SL01 and SL301 offer respectively 10- and 30-w power options, to allow customers to choose the system that best suits their own production line requirements. The laser coders' ranges for lenses and beam delivery options mean they can be maneuvered into tight spaces, the co. says.
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