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

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

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

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 +

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

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 +

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

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

The Jawbone ICON Blue-tooth headset is newly packaged to use 68% less plastic than the original packaging design. AZ materials +

The fashionable designer brand, Gucci, is going green with its packaging. www.fibre2fashion.com +

UK’s Melts chocolate candies are wrapped in NatureFlex film, a biodegradable film made from wood pulp. Pat Reynolds, Packaging World +

In Seattle, quick service restaurants are forced to find compostable and recyclable solutions for throw-away food packaging. Christa Hoyland, QSR Web +

Coke’s PlantBottle packaging has won a gold DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation. packagedesign.com +

Issues arise as companies continue to make packaging that is biodegradable. USA Today +

In Sweden, an environmentally friendly type of food packaging was created by replacing petroleum-based plastic films. Bob Rae, The Star +

KMGD introduced a new eco-friendly packaging that reduces both plastic waste and its carbon footprint. packagedesign.com +

Brown-Forman is unveiling new packaging for several of its wine brands, new varieties, and new eco-friendly efforts. Orlando Sentinel + 

The success of Sainsbury’s eco-friendly milk pouches has led the company to extend the pouches across other product ranges. Jessica Shankleman, BusinessGreen +

Proporta's range of self-assembly eco-friendly smartphone cases come with zero wasted packaging. Gerald Lynch, TECH DiGEST +