packagedesign.com sustainable newsPackaging Sustainability Newshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2011-04-06T19:38:41ZSquarespaceBopp Label Films Reduce Pack Weight And Wastehttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2011/4/6/bopp-label-films-reduce-pack-weight-and-waste.htmlpackagedesign.com2011-04-06T19:38:18Z2011-04-06T19:38:18ZBopp Label liner-less films for packages
Innovia Films has launched a new range of films now suitable for linerless label applications.packagedesign.com  + 

]]>Method's Methodhttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2011/4/6/methods-method.htmlpackagedesign.com2011-04-06T19:05:22Z2011-04-06T19:05:22ZMethod sustainable packaging

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

]]>Sustainability Initiativeshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/12/6/sustainability-initiatives.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-12-06T15:14:03Z2010-12-06T15:14:03Ztide reduces weight in packaging


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

]]>Packaging Recycling Labelshttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/12/6/packaging-recycling-labels.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-12-06T15:12:24Z2010-12-06T15:12:24Zsustainability icons for packaging


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

]]>Green Packaging Leaderhttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/12/6/green-packaging-leader.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-12-06T15:11:18Z2010-12-06T15:11:18ZMichigan State University School of Packaging-Green efforts


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

]]>Organic Carts NYChttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/9/27/organic-carts-nyc.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-09-27T12:26:25Z2010-09-27T12:26:25Zorganic cart NYC Logo


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 Solutionhttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/9/20/green-wine-solution.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-09-20T12:53:33Z2010-09-20T12:53:33ZGreen Wine Distribution tank


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

]]>e-commerce Packaginghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/9/16/e-commerce-packaging.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-09-16T12:55:56Z2010-09-16T12:55:56ZDuracell Battery ecommerce corrugated 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 Awardhttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/8/26/spirit-of-excellence-award.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-08-26T18:36:41Z2010-08-26T18:36:41ZCROWN Spirit of excellence packaging 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 Packaginghttp://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/8/3/self-growing-packaging.htmlpackagedesign.com2010-08-03T13:10:01Z2010-08-03T13:10:01ZMycobond self growing biodegradable packaging material


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

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