Bopp Label Films Reduce Pack Weight And Waste

Innovia Films has launched a new range of films now suitable for linerless label applications.packagedesign.com  + 

Method's Method

Method Product's greenskeeper talks sustainability and design in cleaning products and packaging. Melanie D.G. Kaplan, smart planet+

Sustainability Initiatives

Both Unilever and P&G plan to increase their sustainability initiatives by reducing packaging weight through various means. Design News +

Packaging Recycling Labels

Over 100 companies have adopted the On-Pack Recycling Label, created by the British Retail Consortium to encourage recycling. LetsRecycle.com +

Green Packaging Leader

Michigan State University’s School of Packaging is leading the way in green packaging. Russ White, mlive.com +

Organic Carts NYC

The first certified organic restaurant in New York has opened a street cart in NY offering organic food on-the-go. melodika.net + 

Green Wine Solution

A French retailer has begun selling wine via vending machine, with customers filling their own bottles. Clay Dillow, POPSCI +

e-commerce Packaging

Companies like Amazon and Target continue to explore options with their suppliers to reduce the amount of product packaging used. Stephanie Clifford, New York Times  + 

Spirit of Excellence Award

CROWN Food Packaging NA won its 9th Spirit of Excellence Award for its sustainability and efficiency efforts for Hormel Foods Corporation. packagedesign.com +

Self-Growing Packaging

Mycobond packaging material releases less carbon dioxide, takes less energy to create, and is capable of growing itself. SoftPedia +

Eco Packaging Innovation

New innovation could make the coconut the next great eco-friendly packaging material. Mary Mazzoni, Earth911.com +

AirOpack, A Green Alternative to Aerosol Dispensers

Air0Pack is a new application for filling liquids, powders,
gases and products of average-to high viscosity into recyclable PET.
Premium Beauty News + 

Kraft Reduces Waste

Packaged food company Kraft Foods has become a pioneer in reducing manufacturing waste. Dale Wannen, triplepundit +

Organic Dip Packaging

In the UK, Believe In has designed the packaging for Clive’s Organic’s new range of organic dips. THE DRUM +

Organic Product Regulation

Whole Foods announced that it will require authenticity in organic labeling from its suppliers. NPI Center +

Unilever’s Sustainable Choices

Unilever’s vp of marketing for food hopes that by offering consumers more sustainable choices, the company will stay ahead of its competition. UK Marketing News +

Starbucks Cup Recycling

In Chicago, Starbucks is recycling all of its used paper cups into Starbucks branded napkins. Just Means +

Lighting Facts Labeling

The FTC announced that all packages of light bulbs will feature a “Lighting Facts” label, detailing the product’s efficiency. Weston Sedgwick, Chicago Green Technology Examiner +

Eco-Friendly Snack Packs

Both Snyder’s and Frito-Lay continue to introduce environmentally, packaging for their snacks. Kevin Horan, ydr.com +

Top Green Brands

Whole Foods, Burt’s Bees and Tom’s of Maine are the brands consumers think are the most green. Lori Brown, Earth911.com +