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Aptar Beauty + Home Launches Closures Made of Post-Consumer Resin
Mar 19, 2018Aptar has launched a Sustainable Materials Task Force that addresses customer, consumer and regulatory expectations for sustainable product offerings. Sustainability is a key driver in the market today. Sustainability efforts are now ...
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Report Backs IFCO Reusable Plastic Containers Sustainability
Mar 28, 2017A new study conducted by Franklin Associates has confirmed that IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are the sustainable choice for fresh produce packaging. The updated report, Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Reusable Plastic ...
Tags: Plastic Containers, containers
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Pita Pit Canada Introduces New Thinbarrier Eco Packaging Material
Jan 5, 2017Pita Pit Canada, a fast-casual restaurant, has collaborated with delfortgroup and McNairn Packaging to launch a new packaging material, thinbarrier eco, from this month. Produced by delfortgroup, the new thinbarrier eco paper is a ...
Tags: Pita Pit Canada, Packaging
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MorningStar Farms Introduces Veg Effect Calculator to Check Impact of Vegetarian Meal on Environment
Apr 27, 2016MorningStar Farms, a plant-based food brand, has launched the Veg Effect Calculator – an innovative tool to help people see the powerful impact a veggie meal can create on the environment. With a few simple calculations, people can ...
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UPM Raflatac and Cielo E Terra to Jointly Study Environmental Impacts of Wine Bottles
Apr 15, 2016UPM Raflatac has cooperated with Italian wine producer Cielo e Terra on a life-cycle assessment (LCA) to study the environmental impacts of wine bottles. The comprehensive study took into account the full life cycle of the wine bottle and ...
Tags: UPM Raflatac, Cielo E Terra, lca, Wine bottles, Environmental impact
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APEAL Delivers Full Transparency on The Sustainability of Tinplate Packaging
Nov 26, 2015APEAL has confirmed that its latest tinplate Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data is International Life Cycle Database (ILCD) compliant and now accessible. The latest study from APEAL, conducted in 2014, evaluates the European production of ...
Tags: APEAL, Tinplate Packaging
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Lintec Sticks to Sustainability Goals
Oct 15, 2015Adhesives manufacturer Lintec was recognised for its sustainability achievements at Labelexpo. The company has led the way in replacing solvent pressure sensitive adhesives with solvent-free pressure sensitive adhesives through its Kinath ...
Tags: Lintec, Adhesives, PET film labels
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More Than Just a Pretty Face: Jurlique Scores on Three Counts
Aug 17, 2015Jurlique has switched to using plastic tube, started lightweighting its glass packaging, and driven a re-use system which saves 1000 shippers a year. PKN reports on the skin care company's latest initiatives. Since the Jurlique brand was ...
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Amcor Delivered Method Products Its First Liquid Laundry Detergent
Jun 2, 2015Amcor has delivered Method Products its first liquid laundry detergent to be packaged in 100% PCR PET. The sleek, transparent container is used for its new 4X concentrated detergent product in a 53oz polyethylene terephthalate (PET) ...
Tags: Amcor, Pet Bottle, Packaging
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What Does 'Sustainability' Really Mean?
May 29, 2015Sustainability - we often hear about this, but what does it really mean? It means changing the way we think about how we use our resources and make small changes that have a big impact on nature and community. To this cause and with a ...
Tags: Birla Cellulose, Textile
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New Tool Facilitates Organic Cotton Sector
Apr 9, 2015Textile Exchange (TE), a US-based international non-profit organisation committed to a more sustainable textile industry, has recently announced the release of an online tool for the textile industry that measures the environmental, ...
Tags: Textile Exchange, sustainable textile industry, organic cotton
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MMLV Concept Car Is Tested
Feb 3, 2015Canadian Auto supplier Magna International has announced the completion of validation testing on multi-material lightweight vehicle (MMLV) concept car. The light weight concept car has been developed by Magna in cooperation with Ford ...
Tags: Magna, Concept Car
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Cascades Has Introduced a New Alternative to Polycoated Packaging
Jun 26, 2014Canada-based Cascades has introduced a new alternative to polycoated packaging known as 'Respak' for the food and food services industries. The recyclable and compostable Respak has been made by using 50% recycled fibres and is said to ...
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Tassal Operations Has Achieved ASC Certification
Apr 16, 2014Australian salmon producer Tassal Operations has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification. ASC is an environmental and social sustainability certification status for farmed seafood products. Tassal Operations salmon ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, FBR, Certification
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FIT Focused on Sustainability and Technology in Fashion and Textiles
Apr 15, 2014The Fashion Institute of Technology presents – ‘Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles’ a four-day series of lectures, discussions, site visits, and hands-on workshops focusing on sustainability and technology in fashion ...
Tags: Four-Day Seminar, FIT