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Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, ... San Francisco, CA, offers a 60% reduction in plastic compared to the canisters previously used. Developed by Amcor Flexibles, the structure is a matte OPP/CPP film that can be more easily recycled and ...

What's New Products: Februar

(Magazine)

January 31, 2009, ... www.ampaconline.com PFFC-ASAP 403 Cradle Rolls Safely The recycled fiber full roll perfed cradle and its thermoformed roll cradles feature patented locking end tabs. Perforations at 20 in. and 40 ...

Experience Speaks: Jason Grossman

(Experience Speaks)

January 31, 2009, ... businesswoman who just happens to be my mom. She taught me to have very high principles and stick to them, no matter what. What sustainability efforts has your company made? We recycle all of our ...

Green Guarantee

(Flexpack)

January 27, 2009, Plastics recycler CSIPLASTICS, Holden, MA, has designed a reusable bag that is guaranteed 100% fully recyclable Plastics recycler CSIPLASTICS, Holden, MA, has designed a reusable bag that is guaranteed ...

Well-Balanced with Oak Undertones

(Carton Box)

January 27, 2009, ... Bar. It was designed to look like a wooden wine crate, using a chipboard base made from fully recycled materials, with paper wraps and liners printed with wood texture art and brand-stylized graphics. ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Magazine)

December 31, 2008, ... trim widths, strength properties, and consistent quality to ensure efficient performance throughout the supply chain. Sustainability attributes include chain of custody certification and recycled content. ...

Alan Lane

(Experience Speaks)

December 31, 2008, ... efforts has your company made? We recycle all waste materials — paper, plastic, and metal. We replaced high-energy-usage equipment with high-efficiency units. Active teams work on cost savings in all areas, ...

Avery Dennison Receives SFI Certification

(News | New Products)

December 29, 2008, ... of exceptional conservation value. Chain-of-custody certification means a company has a tracking system in place that identifies the amount of certified, uncertified and recycled content in the forest ...

Cartons Lighten Up

(Carton Box)

November 30, 2008, ... from these organizations, companies such as PSI must submit to an extensive third-party audit on purchasing practices and control systems. Smith says many customers have shown an interest in using recycled ...

Caraustar Carton Plant Earns Quality Certification

(News Eclips)

November 18, 2008, Caraustar Industries, manufacturers of converted recycled paperboard, reports its Kingston Springs, TN, carton plant received ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification from Moody Intl ATLANTA, GA | Caraustar ...

Abrasion Resistance for Corrugated Shipping Containers

(News Eclips)

November 04, 2008, ... increased dramatically as recycled fibers replace virgin-kraft fibers. Coatings are environmentally friendly due to their water-based composition. While not recommended for skid resistance and water-resistance ...

Narrow Web & Label

(New Products)

October 31, 2008, ... for sustainability. All are made from 30% PCW and facesheets are paired with a 1.2-mil PET recyclable liner and wash-away adhesive that allows consumers or recyclers to remove labels cleanly from bottles ...

Web Coating: Process Characterization

(Coating/Laminating)

October 31, 2008, ... solution to the coating applicator. Key variables for this process are as follows: Pump speed and flow rates to applicator; Recycle flow rate and line location; Consumption rates; Filter pressures ...

Experience Speaks: Keith Dovel

(Experience Speaks)

September 30, 2008, ... sustainability efforts has your company made? Reducing energy consumption through innovative plant installations and changes in habits. Recycle and Kanban programs that eliminate waste and inventories. ...

Rock Tenn Earns Recycling Certification

(News Eclips)

September 17, 2008, ... company in North America to do so. The Folding Carton Div. offers packaging that has been produced from recycled and SFI certified virgin paperboard that is sourced both internally and externally.  ...

Winterborne, CardPak Pool Green Resources

(News Eclips)

September 08, 2008, ... Winterborne is known for the invention of award- winning EnviroShell, made from recycled RPET and recycled corrugated, and now used by a variety of internationally recognized brand owners in both retail ...

A Scorecard Hit

(Substrates)

September 04, 2008, EnviroShell trapped blister packaging is made from 100% recycled PET and a minimum of 70% recycled corrugated EnviroShell trapped blister packaging is made from 100% recycled PET and a minimum of 70% recycled ...

Winterborne Recognized by Wal-Mart for Sustainable Packaging Success

(News | New Products)

September 01, 2008, ... Inc., a complete sustainable packaging and display solutions provider, with an award for EnviroShell, “the first 90% recyclable and recycled clamshell package,” according to the award citation. The award ...

Dirge for a Plastic Bag Part 2

(Editorial)

August 31, 2008, ... recycling truck. And as an avid newspaper and magazine reader, we recycle a lot of paper. … Do…plastic…bags end up as unsightly litter, or even a hazard to wildlife? Unfortunately, this is true. But ...

Chicago Passes Recycling Law

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2008, ... national movement to recycle plastic bags.…the more policymakers study this issue, the more they recognize that promoting plastic bag recycling is the right choice for their communities.” According ...