The clear packaging specialist linked up with Greencore Cakes & Desserts. Traditionally the protective collars were produced on folding boxboard with a grease resistant barrier to help minimise staining the printed branding and back of pack ...
Beverage carton recycling has increased by 2% during 2012 to reach 39% in the EU, Norway and Switzerland compared to 2011, according to a new report from The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE). The report noted that ...
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Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. now offers Lamberts channel glass in a Pantone-like palette of enamel colors. Enameled channel glass expands the design possibilities for architects and designers, allowing the creation of maintenance-free color ...
In today's world, it is obvious innovation is at an all time high. The technology driving the development of products is advancing at such a rapid speed there seems to be a continuous cycle of introductions in most markets. In particular, ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, tile
Multi-material food packaging manufacturer Linpac Packaging has welcomed the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) decision to give an official positive opinion regarding the super-cleaning process used in its factories in Spain, ...
Tags: food packaging, Multi-material
UK-based rigid plastics packaging manufacturer RPC Group has selected clear polypropylene (PP) for sustainable packaging application for some of its products. The company uses PP for majority of its thermoformed, blow molded and thin ...
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The National Assn. for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Assn. of Postconsumer Plastics Recyclers (APR) have announced the release of the "Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2012," which cites a 2012 U.S. ...
Tags: Recycle Rate, Pet
Bioplastics are emerging as viable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. This quiet revolution goes well beyond the standard drivers for sustainably sourced and/or compostable materials. I attended the 2013 BioPlastek conference in San ...
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Now, wearing a pair of jeans means there is more water in the world for everyone. Lee introduces ‘Aqualite’ range of Denims made with much less water than usual. Even while reducing water usage at every stage of production, ...
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About 40,000 tons of recycled glass are processed through a Rumpke facility in Dayton every year, destined for a second life as insulation or another go-round as a container for your Coke. That’s the equivalent of 180 million 12-ounce ...
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Linpac Packaging, a UK-based food packaging manufacturer, has unveiled a hinged box Vertiwrap, which extends its new Freshware range for sweet and savory foods. Made from crystal clear recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), Vertiwrap ...
With the increasing awareness about the importance of environmental protection, several global textile makers are focusing on sustainability in textile supply chain. In an interview with fibre2fashion, Ms. Sharon Rowe, CEO and founder ...
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The California Product Stewardship Council has awarded Armstrong Commercial Flooring with the 2013 Infinity Award, in recognition for the company's outstanding Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring Recycling Program. The award was presented ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, floor
They just keep coming up with innovative new materials for countertop construction; the days of choosing between cheap linoleum and luxury marble are over, that's for sure. Now there are a range of countertop products available, including ...
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The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers, the leading trade organization representing the plastics recycling industry in North America, has published an executive summary version of their recyclability design guides for packaging ...