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Carton Zips Open & Close

(News Eclips)

December 21, 2009, ... product goods companies and retailers. The linerless design also is said to provide for a minimum of 10% additional content, up to 40% source reduction in some cases, and improved space efficiency over ...

Paper or Plastic?

(Archive)

November 30, 2009, ... before setting up, with Channeled Resources Group, a detailed program that involved not only practical implementation of liner recycling (currently achieved in India), but also communication throughout ...

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, ... film-free, foil-free and made without solvents, qare said to satisfy consumer-product-goods companies’ sustainability initiatives. Unilustre and Ultralustre materials reportedly contribute to source reduction, ...

Get a Grip on Your Web

(Tension)

October 31, 2009, ... at the exit. This way we regulate web tension inside the dryer from end to end.” Safer Alternative to Nip Rolls Nip rolls are a potential source of worker injuries. This factor alone has led some web ...

TLMI Gives Members a Shot of Confidence at Annual Meeting

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2009, ...  The Channeled Resources Group (www.channeledresources.com) UPM Raflatac (www.upmraflatac.com) Awards Presentation This annual meeting was not all about work. TLMI members has ample opportunity to ...

Flex-pack Demand To Increase 3.5% by 2013

(News Eclips)

October 13, 2009, ... Growth in food and beverage production, representing the largest market by far, is cited as contributing to this rise in demand. The study also claims cost, performance, and source reduction advantages, ...

Eco Fiction

(Substrates)

August 31, 2009, ... are working actively on upfront design for improved product-to-package ratios and increased bulk packaging, even removing some intermediate packaging elements. Source Reduction | This is potentially more ...

Packed PRINT

(Print)

July 31, 2009, ... can not only save resources but also save money. But with so much information — and misinformation — out there on this issue, many in the industry are uncertain as to what sustainability actually entails ...

Double-Duty Packages

(Substrates)

June 30, 2009, ... resource and energy optimization and enhanced performance. Shown here is a selection of breakthrough technologies from among the top ten winners. Package Lightens Up Ecolean Group's lightweight packaging ...

Golf Balls by the Dozen

(News Eclips)

June 23, 2009, ... an “excellent example of source reduction; with a 50% reduction in material costs.” The design team, led by Caraustar’s Steve Mahler, conceptualized and redesigned the Callaway Dozen Pak from a two-piece ...

Critical Trends: 2009 PFFC Survey

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, ... markets for 35% of respondents was considered the best investment of resources. Capital equipment and new product introductions also were considered wise investments (19%). A new question we added for ...

Lean & Green

(Substrates)

May 31, 2009, ... film offers end-users substantial source reduction benefits, including reduced waste and shipping costs. ▶Toray Plastics (America) Inc. | 401-294-4511 | www.torayfilms.com Circle 304 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff ...

Unifoil Receives Environmental Certifications

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2009, ... sustainability initiatives, according to the company. UniLustre and UltraLustre materials contribute to source reduction, use less energy and fewer materials compared with alternative products, are less ...

Not Just a Pretty Face

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2009, ... to protect the matte finish. Single-source supplier Uflex designed the package, produced and metallized the substrates, and converted the final structure: matte finish biaxially oriented polypropylene ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ... Solar Cells The Oriel Sol3A solar simulator is part of a line of photovoltaic test and measurement solutions for solar cells. Large-area, constant-wave source uses a xenon lamp and features a proven, ...

Plastic Film Study

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, ... film market value (including resins, additives, processing, and other costs) will reach nearly $32 billion. Advances will reflect film's cost, performance, and source reduction advantages over rigid packaging, ...

Metallized Polyester Film Has Improved Bonding

(News Eclips)

February 04, 2009, ... film, MK61 offers end-users substantial source reduction benefits, including reduced waste and shipping costs and savings on structure materials and manufacturing. Considered a reliable foil-free lamination, ...

Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, ... packaged product has been correctly stored and transported, i.e., whether it is safe to consume. The label consists of a reference color and a TTI. Once activated by a suitable light source, the TTI first ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... the new European REACH chemical legislation. This legislation aims to identify, register, and ultimately control the use of hazardous chemicals — whether they are manufactured/sourced in Europe or imported ...