Sportswear giant Nike has touched another milestone in its constant endeavour to minimise carbon footprints by creating a unique revolutionary garment using the waterless dyeing technology, ColorDry. The production of the new tennis ...
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Who are the world’s biggest polluters? A report by non-profit environmental and social responsibility organisation, As You Sow, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examined the packaging practices of forty-seven fast ...
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Electronic packaging involves the use of engineering and other technologies to incorporate in-built security and protective features in the packaging of products. The use of electronics in packaging is gaining importance as it reduces ...
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UK-based testing instruments manufacturer Mecmesin has developed its latest model of horizontal friction peel and tear tester. The pre-programmed FPT-H1 has been designed to simplify the use for main industry standard friction-testing ...
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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has released new protocols to be followed by fresh and perishable products companies to ensure safe use of reusable plastic containers (RPCs). The RPA had formed a food safety working group in 2014 ...
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Hefty - producer of waste bags, slider bags, foam plates and plastic cups - has introduced Hefty Ultimate Flex and Ultra Flex trash bags made with improved flex technology. These bags come with expandable strength and offer better ...
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A partnership between petrochemicals company Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and liquid food packaging firm Elopak will help in making available beverage cartons coated with plastic made from SABIC’s certified renewable ...
US-based packaging company Sonoco will acquire a majority interest in Brazilian flexible packaging business Graffo Paranaense de Embalagens for an undisclosed amount. Located in Pinhais, Curitiba, Graffo specialises in producing flexible ...
US-based company Premier Distribution Center is recalling nearly 50,953 pounds of pork and beef products over misbranding, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall has ...
According to a new market report published by Persistence Market Research “Global Market Study on Graphite: Battery Segment To Witness Highest Growth by 2020”, the global graphite market was valued at USD 13.62 billion in 2013 ...
BASF is launching a new binder – Acrodur Power 2750 X. The product is designed for the production of natural fiber composites for automotive lightweight applications such as interior car door panels or shelves. As a low-emission ...
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Clear Lam Packaging and Frito-Lay have settled a lawsuit where Clear Lam had accused the latter of stealing a packaging design for its promotional boxes of Doritos. As a part of the settlement, Frito-Lay has agreed to respect Clear Lam's ...
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The initiative covers three main areas – the company’s manufacturing processes, product design and facilities – and involves close working partnerships with its customers and employees. In its manufacturing operations, ...
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You can use your microwave for a lot more than making popcorn and reheating leftovers. It drastically cuts cooking time on things like veggies, fish, and shellfish. Baked potatoes can be zapped in the microwave and finished in the oven. ...
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Canadian automaker Magna International is planning to unveil its hybrid concept sports car dubbed MILA Plus at the Geneva Motor Show 2015. The car is powered by three-cylinder gasoline engine along with two electric motors, capable of ...
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