US-based DaniMer Scientific introduced a new film resin which has received certification as “Biodegradable in Marine Environments” from SSCCP, an internationally recognized research institute located in Milan, Italy. DaniMer ...
Tags: Film Resin, renewable resources, environmentally-friendly products
Nestlé UK & Ireland has gained Fairtrade certification for its 2-finger Kit Kat, as a result of which, the company will now buy an additional 5,300 tons of sustainable cocoa from Fairtrade farmer co-operatives in the Ivory Coast. ...
Kellogg, a producer of cereals and convenience foods, has announced that seven of its facilities in the US have earned the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star certification. In 2011, EPA awarded the same facilities the ...
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Paper and packaging company International Paper is set to introduce a new 350gsm heavy weight paper to its PRO-DESIGN range in August 2012. The paper is ideal for printing applications. The range has environmentally friendly manufacturing ...
The New Central Library in downtown San Diego will have many stories to tell when it is completed in mid-2013. Not only from the books on the shelves, but from the old cars, worn out appliances and other pieces of scrap metal that were ...
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The curtain falls on this great anniversary session of Texworld and the third session of apparelsourcing Paris, which has asserted its relevance! Fifteen years serving the fashion sector, a preeminent exhibition for the entire ...
Global paper and packaging company International Paper has released its 2011 Sustainability Report that features the company's new suite of 12 voluntary sustainability goals, which it expects to achieve by 2020. The company plans for 15% ...
Global sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics has secured Halal certification for its range of Biohybrid resins, which are derived from renewable sources and possess formal acknowledgement of compliance with Islamic laws pertaining ...
Tags: Biohybrid Resins, renewable sources, food packaging applications
UPM Raflatac, part of UPM’s Engineered Materials Business Group has secured FSC and PEFC chain of custody certificates for its Australia and New Zealand labelstock operations. According to UPM, the main global forest management ...
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Certified Greenhouse Farmers and SureHarvest have initiated collaboration on a next generation sustainability certification platform based on the principles of performance metrics,technology innovation,continuous improvement and stakeholder ...
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Taiwan’s Automotive Research&Testing Center(ARTC)has signed an MoU with France based Union Technique de l’Automobile du Motocycle et du Cycle(UTAC)for the development of technology for electric vehicles(EV). The agreement also ...
Poole Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of textile fibers and specialist in virgin polyester fibers, recycled fibers, heavy denier, and nonwovens fibers, announced that it has launched a new Full-Circle program for its EcoSure ...
Plenty of Zhaga-compliant luminaires were beginning to emerge at this year's Light+Building fair. Jill Entwistle picks a few examples and outlines the different light engine types they are designed to incorporate Trilux: Viatana With ...
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Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) has received its Robinson EN 1230-2 sensory analysis approval for its Printkote paperboard for chocolate and confectionery packaging. Printkote is safe for direct food contact and offers a 'dead ...
Tags: Chocolate and Confectionery Packaging, Printkote paperboard, Printkote
Australian dairy company Mundella Foods has announced that it is implementing Intelex software to achieve Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 3 certification, as a part of its effort to ensure food safety. The company noted that it will be ...
Tags: Intelex software, food safety