packagedesign.com sustainable newsPackaging Sustainability Newshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010-07-22T14:20:41ZSquarespaceAirOpack, A Green Alternative to Aerosol Dispensershttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/22/airopack-a-green-alternative-to-aerosol-dispensers.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-22T14:20:33Z2010-07-22T14:20:33ZAir0Pack gel tube packaging


Air0Pack is a new application for filling liquids, powders,
gases and products of average-to high viscosity into recyclable PET.
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]]>Kraft Reduces Wastehttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/15/kraft-reduces-waste.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-15T13:07:46Z2010-07-15T13:07:46Zconsumer packaged goods co. Kraft reduces packaging waste


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

]]>Organic Dip Packaginghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/14/organic-dip-packaging.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-14T13:34:20Z2010-07-14T13:34:20ZClives Organic Dip Packaging sleeve


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

]]>Organic Product Regulationhttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/6/organic-product-regulation.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-06T16:11:53Z2010-07-06T16:11:53ZOCA Organic Product packaging regulations


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

]]>Unilever’s Sustainable Choiceshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/unilevers-sustainable-choices.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-02T14:01:42Z2010-07-02T14:01:42ZUnilever Food Brand Packaging Sustainability efforts


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 Recyclinghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/starbucks-cup-recycling.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-02T14:00:10Z2010-07-02T14:00:10ZStarbucks Napkins from sustainable cup packaging


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

]]>Lighting Facts Labelinghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/1/lighting-facts-labeling.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-07-01T13:13:11Z2010-07-01T13:13:11Zlighting facts packaging suplement chart


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 Packshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/24/eco-friendly-snack-packs.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-06-24T13:07:35Z2010-06-24T13:07:35ZSnyders of Hanover Compostable Biodegradable bag susbtrate


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

]]>Top Green Brandshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/18/top-green-brands.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-06-18T12:55:41Z2010-06-18T12:55:41ZWhole Foods consumer packaged goods


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

]]>Responsible Packaginghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/11/responsible-packaging.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-06-11T13:08:54Z2010-06-11T13:08:54ZJawbone Bluetooth plastic packaging


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

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