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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:59:26 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/"><rss:title>packagedesign.com sustainable news</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/</rss:link><rss:description>sustainable news in package design</rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-07-31T07:59:26Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/22/airopack-a-green-alternative-to-aerosol-dispensers.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/15/kraft-reduces-waste.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/14/organic-dip-packaging.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/6/organic-product-regulation.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/unilevers-sustainable-choices.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/starbucks-cup-recycling.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/1/lighting-facts-labeling.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/24/eco-friendly-snack-packs.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/18/top-green-brands.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/11/responsible-packaging.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/22/airopack-a-green-alternative-to-aerosol-dispensers.html"><rss:title>AirOpack, A Green Alternative to Aerosol Dispensers</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/22/airopack-a-green-alternative-to-aerosol-dispensers.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-22T14:20:33Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.premiumbeautynews.com/AirOpack-a-green-alternative-to,2123" target="_blank"><img title="Air0Pack gel tube packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-22-10/air0pack-gel-tube-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279806652700" alt="Air0Pack gel tube packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Air0Pack is a new application for filling liquids, powders, <br />gases and products of average-to high viscosity into recyclable PET. <em><br />Premium Beauty News </em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong><a title="Air0Pack gel tube packaging" href="http://www.premiumbeautynews.com/AirOpack-a-green-alternative-to,2123" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/15/kraft-reduces-waste.html"><rss:title>Kraft Reduces Waste</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/15/kraft-reduces-waste.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-15T13:07:46Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/07/conglomerate-kraft-foods-sets-new-standard-in-waste-reduction/" target="_blank"><img title="consumer packaged goods co. Kraft reduces packaging waste" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-15-10/kraft-foods-logo-consumer-packaged-goods.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279198357745" alt="consumer packaged goods co. Kraft reduces packaging waste" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Packaged food company Kraft Foods has become a pioneer in reducing manufacturing waste.<em> Dale Wannen, triplepundit </em><strong><a title="Kraft reduces packaging waste" href="http://www.triplepundit.com/2010/07/conglomerate-kraft-foods-sets-new-standard-in-waste-reduction/" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/14/organic-dip-packaging.html"><rss:title>Organic Dip Packaging</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/14/organic-dip-packaging.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-14T13:34:20Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.thedrum.co.uk/news/2010/07/12/14700-packaging-for-clive-s-organic-range-designed-by-believe-in/" target="_blank"><img title="Clives Organic Dip Packaging sleeve" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-14-10/clives-organic-dip-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1279113683387" alt="Clives Organic Dip Packaging sleeve" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />In the UK, Believe In has designed the packaging for Clive&rsquo;s Organic&rsquo;s new range of organic dips.<em> THE DRUM</em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em> </em><strong><a title="Clives Organic Dip Packaging sleeve" href="http://www.thedrum.co.uk/news/2010/07/12/14700-packaging-for-clive-s-organic-range-designed-by-believe-in/" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/6/organic-product-regulation.html"><rss:title>Organic Product Regulation</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/6/organic-product-regulation.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-06T16:11:53Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=27894&amp;zoneid=9" target="_blank"><img title="Organic Product packaging regulations" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-06-10/organic-consumer-association-packaging-regulation.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278431353809" alt="OCA Organic Product packaging regulations" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Whole Foods announced that it will require authenticity in organic labeling from its suppliers. <em>NPI Center</em> <strong><a title="Organic Product packaging regulations" href="http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=27894&amp;zoneid=9" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/unilevers-sustainable-choices.html"><rss:title>Unilever’s Sustainable Choices</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/unilevers-sustainable-choices.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-02T14:01:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.ukmarketingnews.com/unilever-leader-calls-for-sustainable-retailing/" target="_blank"><img title="Unilever Food Brand Packaging Sustainability efforts" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-02-10/unilever-sustainable-packaging-efforts.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278078196590" alt="Unilever Food Brand Packaging Sustainability efforts" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Unilever&rsquo;s vp of marketing for food hopes that by offering consumers more sustainable choices, the company will stay ahead of its competition. <em>UK Marketing News </em><strong><a title="Unilever Food Brand Packaging Sustainability efforts" href="http://www.ukmarketingnews.com/unilever-leader-calls-for-sustainable-retailing/" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/starbucks-cup-recycling.html"><rss:title>Starbucks Cup Recycling</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/2/starbucks-cup-recycling.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-02T14:00:10Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Starbucks-Expands-Cup-Recycling-in-Chicago/5836.html" target="_blank"><img title="Starbucks Napkins from sustainable cup packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/07-july/07-02-10/starbucks-napkins-from-recycled-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278078178757" alt="Starbucks Napkins from sustainable cup packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />In Chicago, Starbucks is recycling all of its used paper cups into Starbucks branded napkins. <em>Just Means</em> <strong><a title="Starbucks recycled napkin packaging" href="http://www.justmeans.com/press-releases/Starbucks-Expands-Cup-Recycling-in-Chicago/5836.html" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/1/lighting-facts-labeling.html"><rss:title>Lighting Facts Labeling</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/7/1/lighting-facts-labeling.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-07-01T13:13:11Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-42287-Chicago-Green-Technology-Examiner~y2010m6d25-Light-bulbs-to-get-new-nutrition-style-labeling" target="_blank"><img title="lighting facts packaging suplement chart" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/06-june/06-30-10/lighting-facts-packaging-chart.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1277989134324" alt="lighting facts packaging suplement chart" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />The FTC announced that all packages of light bulbs will feature a &ldquo;Lighting Facts&rdquo; label, detailing the product&rsquo;s efficiency.<em> Weston Sedgwick, Chicago Green Technology Examiner</em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"> <strong><a title="lighting facts packages supplement chart" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-42287-Chicago-Green-Technology-Examiner~y2010m6d25-Light-bulbs-to-get-new-nutrition-style-labeling" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/24/eco-friendly-snack-packs.html"><rss:title>Eco-Friendly Snack Packs</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/24/eco-friendly-snack-packs.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-06-24T13:07:35Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.ydr.com/ci_15344537?source=most_emailed" target="_blank"><img title="Snyders of Hanover Compostable Biodegradable bag susbtrate" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/06-june/06-24-10/synders-of-hanover-compostable-bag-packaging-substrate.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1277384247003" alt="Snyders of Hanover Compostable Biodegradable bag susbtrate" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Both Snyder&rsquo;s and Frito-Lay continue to introduce environmentally, packaging for their snacks.<em> </em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em>Kevin Horan, ydr.com</em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em> </em></span><strong><a title="Snyders of Hanover Compostable Biodegradable susbtrate" href="http://www.ydr.com/ci_15344537?source=most_emailed" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span></a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/18/top-green-brands.html"><rss:title>Top Green Brands</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/18/top-green-brands.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-06-18T12:55:41Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://earth911.com/news/2010/06/11/consumers-rank-greenest-brands-in-u-s/" target="_blank"><img title="Whole Foods consumer packaged goods" src="http://www.packagedesign.com//storage/news/2010/06-june/06-18-10/whole-foods-market-conumer-packaged-goods.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1276864121058" alt="Whole Foods consumer packaged goods" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />Whole Foods, Burt&rsquo;s Bees and Tom&rsquo;s of Maine are the brands consumers think are the most green. <em>Lori Brown, Earth911.com</em> </span><strong><a title="Whole Foods consumer packaged goods" href="http://earth911.com/news/2010/06/11/consumers-rank-greenest-brands-in-u-s/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 130%;">+</span></a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/11/responsible-packaging.html"><rss:title>Responsible Packaging</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.packagedesign.com/sustainability/2010/6/11/responsible-packaging.html</rss:link><dc:creator>packagedesign.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-06-11T13:08:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.azom.com/news.asp?newsID=21910" target="_blank"><img title="Jawbone Bluetooth sutainable plastic packaging" src="http://www.packagedesign.com/storage/news/2010/06-june/06-11-10/jawbone-earwear-reduced-plastic-packaging.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1276261224284" alt="Jawbone Bluetooth plastic packaging" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><br />The Jawbone ICON Blue-tooth headset is newly packaged to use 68% less plastic than the original packaging design. </span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em>AZ materials</em></span><span style="font-size: 120%;"><em> </em><strong><a title="Jawbone ICON 68 percent less plastic packaging" href="http://www.azom.com/news.asp?newsID=21910" target="_blank">+</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>