Sustainable packaging

Food Packaging

Sustainability a highlight at DuPont packaging awards

Materials that prolong shelf life, enhance recyclability or add a repellent quality top the winners list.

Mikell Knights

August 7, 2013

Modified air packaging and material-reducing redesigns were among those recognized.

Packaging Materials

Multifaceted empowerment

New packaging materials add functionality, improve sustainability, lengthen shelf life and enhance shelf impact of food products.

Hallie Forcinio

March 6, 2013

Innovative packaging materials and concepts give new and established products greater functionality, sustainability, shelf life and shelf impact.

TECH FLASH

Coca-Cola to set sustainable packaging goals in Europe

A joint-venture with a PET recycler will make it possible

October 29, 2012

The goals include achieving zero waste in its own operations and recycling more packaging than it uses.

TECH FLASH

Getting the most out of sustainable packaging initiatives

May 25, 2012

Processors want to cut energy costs; consumers want to see good stewardship.

TECH FLASH

Lifecycle assessment sizes up environmental impacts of products

May 9, 2012

Kraft used the system to develop YES Pack salad dressing containers.

Suitable for ready-to-serve meals that can be taken from the freezer to the table via either a microwave or conventional oven, Huhtamaki Ovenware II trays are made from 100 percent pre-consumer fiber.

Packaging Trends Study: Sustainable Packaging Gains Traction

Kevin T. Higgins

October 1, 2008

With customers demanding less material waste and manufacturing looking for ways to trim transportation costs, the trend toward sustainable packaging is gathering momentum.

Organic Suppliers, Wal-Mart Lead Sustainable Packaging Front

Kevin T. Higgins

October 3, 2007

Recycled paperboard, glass containers and other options to petroleum-based and throwaway materials have been part of organic foods’ packaging pallet for years. Now the options are increasing, and organic suppliers are interested.