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AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... 100% recycled paperboard substrates for the reverse-printed, metallized Composipac Z-Flute folding carton. DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA, supplies the 48-ga polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film for ...

Flex-Pack = Opportunity

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2010, ... allow their use, and the comparatively high costs are likely to restrict further growth. There are also recycling issues, especially when “green” films are to be recycled with conventional plastics. A ...

Pillow Cushions

(First Glance)

January 31, 2010, ... film, which has up to 10% recycled content, contains a proprietary organic additive said to accelerate microbial biodegradation without compromising recyclability. Flat, perforated rollstock is mounted ...

FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2009, ... to traditional materials used in the manufacture of foodservice packaging are making paper, plastic, and aluminum greener because of increased use of post-consumer recycled content and source reduction ...

Unifoil's Sustainability Commitment Recognize

(News | New Products)

November 04, 2009, Unifoil Corp. has achieved chain-of-custody certification to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC). FAIRFIELD, NJ | Unifoil Corp. has achieved chain-of-custody certification ...

Hot Cup Combos

(Substrates)

October 31, 2009, ... of this product. At that time, the company was producing traditional hot one-wall paper cups. Solo Cup was trying to avoid double cupping by offering a separate sleeve made of recycled corrugated board ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: Narrow Web & Labe

(Narrow Web)

September 30, 2009, Splicing Agent Can Be Recycled Multipurpose splicing agent 64437 for common repulpable adhesive tape applications includes attaching substrates to cores Splicing Agent Can Be Recycled Multipurpose splicing ...

Distilling Solvents

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2009, ... The ability to achieve a greater recycled solvent output by using less heating energy has made distillation even more practical to printers. With technological advancements leading to safer and more ...

Double-Duty Packages

(Substrates)

June 30, 2009, ... with a matching organically composed holiday gift box. An all renewable/recycled/biodegradable carton and label, using vegetable-based inks, support the product's organic features while retaining shelf ...

Green Packaging Demand To Reach $43 Billion in 2013

(Flexpack Main)

May 31, 2009, ... billion lb of material, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group. Growth will outpace overall packaging but will remain modest due to the maturity of many products and the fact that recycled content ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box Main)

May 31, 2009, ... GreenAccess charges a flat fee per pound to handle the scrap and coordinates pickup and delivery of the recycled scrap between the printer and the mill. All fees and the cost of the recycling system are ...

Unifoil Receives Environmental Certifications

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2009, Unifoil Corp., a developer of environmentally friendly packaging and printing materials that create product differentiation, has received chain-of-custody certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council ...

Not Just a Pretty Face

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2009, ... film can be recycled for new film application. DuPont Teijin is recognized for its heat-sealable Mylar ECO PET lidding film with 30% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content derived from PET bottles, 35% ...

AIMCAL Honors Technology of the Year, Institutes Sustainability Competition

(News | New Products)

March 24, 2009, ... no solvents or water and require no drying. The carrier film can be recycled for new film application. DuPont Teijin also is recognized for its heat-sealable Mylar ECO PET lidding film with 30% post-consumer-recycled ...

Pregis Forms Fabricator Council

(News | New Products)

March 17, 2009, ... sold through the fabricator channel include PolyPlank Renew (recycled content foam plank), PolyPlank LAM (layers of extruded polyethylene laminated together) and PolyPlank EXT (single cross section, extruded ...

Sustainability in Today's Econom

(Packaging Converting)

February 28, 2009, ... when the packaging industry was infatuated with “green.” At that time, “green was in” and natural-based polymers were the rage; polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was almost banned; and all packaging had to be recycled. ...

What's New Products: March 200

(Magazine)

February 28, 2009, ... and inventory control. Spec/Southeastern Process Equipment & Controls | 704-483-1141 | www.spec-inc.com PFFC-ASAP 431 Foam Has Recycled Content Astro-Foam Renew PE foam sheet features up to ...

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. ...

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 ...

WS Packaging Plant Receives FSC Certification

(News Eclips)

July 22, 2008, ... says Mark Czubkowski, plant manager of the Oak Creek facility. “They want to know material value, recycled content, and costs associated with the product-to-package ratio. The FSC certification confirms ...