Sustainability Watch September 2010

"A flexible bag for such a product weight, as well as a back handle that can hold that much weight, are both very exceptional in the industry," emphasizes Kevin Dorris, marketing coordinator at NORDENIA USA.

P&G to Use Renewable Plastic

CINCINNATI—The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on its Pantene Pro-V®, COVERGIRL®, and Max Factor® brands. The new material is made using a process that transforms sugarcane into high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. It remains 100 percent recyclable in existing municipal recycling facilities.