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Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics

(Substrates)

December 10, 2013, ... a new study entitled World Bioplastics, in which the group predicts global demand for biobased and biodegradable plastics will rise 19%/yr to 960,000 metric tons in 2017. The bioplastics industry, while ...

EcoCortec Doubles Its Capacity

(Flexpack News)

November 12, 2013, The European subsidiary of Cortec Corp. is increasing its biodegradable film manufacturing space as well as it warehousing   ST. PAUL, MN | EcoCortec, a European subsidiary of Cortec Corp. and manufaturer ...

Release Liner | What’s Next?

(Label/Tape)

October 24, 2013, ... Heineken is looking for reductions in liner thickness—or, indeed, linerless label stock; bio-based and biodegradable plastics; the delivery of overall environmentally responsible performance; recycling ...

MAXStick2GO Receives Seiko Epson Certification

(Label/Tape News)

September 03, 2013, ... that contain a liner. It is also environmentally friendly and meets several green initiatives in that it is recyclable, biodegradable, and contains neither silicon or BP-A in its release coat. The lack ...

DiTrolio Flexographic Institute Offers Cleaning Products

(News | New Products)

July 26, 2013, ... degreasing solution, formulated to a variety of industry cleaning requirements. Institute says the formula is completely biodegradable and contains no cancer causing agents. Pressman’s Assistant is a ...

Flexible Packaging | LPS Industries Invests To Serve IVD Test Markets

(Flexpack)

July 10, 2013, ... poly and packaged in unbleached, untreated corrugated cartons. Other examples include "packaging peanuts" made from a biodegradable, plant-based material and air-filled packaging pillows that are recyclable." ...

Flexible Packaging | Precision Color Graphics Breaks Course

(Bag Pouch)

June 18, 2013, ... Tier Program Member. The company also was recently awarded a patent for its Bipolymer Liner, as well as the Biodegradable Products Inst. (BPI) certification for its Ecoterah multilayer bags and pouches, ...

Henkel Offers Cellulose Fiber Treatment

(Adhesives)

June 15, 2013, ... and rolling techniques. Reportedly, it makes the cellulose fibers in pocket tissues and toilet paper softer and skin friendly. Product is said to be easy to use, fully water dispersible and biodegradable, ...

Freedonia Studies Specialty Films

(Flexpack News)

June 09, 2013, ... mechanical strength, and chemical resistance in packaging applications. Increasing use in small but high-growth market areas, such as photovoltaic modules and biodegradable packaging, are also expected ...

PPC Program Helps Tree Planting

(Carton Box News)

June 05, 2013, ... the saplings in these biodegradable cartons to a local park or back yard. Once grown, the trees can restore areas that have been damaged by fire or disease; provide a natural and beautiful way to cool ...

Global Packaging Alliance Meeting Strengthens Cooperation

(Green Converting)

May 22, 2013, ... biodegradable, and compostable materials, and clearer, more prominent recycling labeling. To that end, the GPA has pioneered the use of several more sustainable innovations, most notably its Green Chic ...

PPC To Honor Earth Day

(Carton Box News)

February 26, 2013, ... are taught how to plant saplings in paperboard cartons. The children are then instructed on how to plant the saplings—and the biodegradable cartons—in local neighborhoods or in their backyards. Once ...

Chocolate Wrapped in Compostable Packaging Film

(Film)

January 02, 2013, ... around the world, not just Italy, is promoted by Alce Nero. “We decided to move from standard plastic to a biodegradable and compostable alternative to wrap our chocolate bars. Metallized NatureFlex ...

Walki Helps Gourmet Coffee Producer Go Green

(Flexpack News)

December 09, 2012, ... which meets Malongo’s needs in terms of sustainability and ensuring the high quality of its coffee product,” she says. The combination chosen for the coffee pods board ring was Walki Pack Bio X, an oxo-biodegradable ...

POP Displays | Opaque Paperboard Solves Bleed-Through Problems

(Carton Box)

November 28, 2012, ... campaign deadlines across multiple locations. The opaque paperboard also is recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable, which is important for businesses invested in sustainable practices and the triple ...

Sustainability | Q&A with Kyla Fisher

(Carton Box)

October 11, 2012, ... compounds leaching into food and beverage products as well as at end-of-life disposal. At PaperWorks, we are seeing more requests for biodegradable film in windows on cartons and in blister packs. However, ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... offers a fully biodegradable and compostable packaging solution called the Biosleeve, which is a shrink sleeve developed from biopolymers. Unlike the majority of plastics derived from petroleum products ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... molds. Because it is made entirely from recycled paper and water, molded fiber packaging is 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainable. This reduces input and disposal costs compared to less recyclable, ...

PolyCello Invests in VISTAFLEX Flexographic Press from W&H

(News | New Products)

July 01, 2012, ... packaging has on the earth; the company has developed biodegradable and compostable packaging alternatives. PolyCello has been named one Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for four consecutive years, ...

Precision Color Pouches & Bags are BPI Certified

(Bag Pouch)

April 04, 2012, Ecoterah multilayer bags and pouches are certified by the Biodegradable Products Inst. as meeting ASTM standards for compostability   FRANKLIN, WI | Precision Color Graphics (PCG) has earned Biodegradable ...