Business Management - Sustainability

Curtis Packaging, which has earned a reputation as one of the most environmentally-conscious converters in the industry, is nearing the completion of a $2.5 million project, which includes a variety of sustainability-focused initiatives.

Whether it's recyclability, waste reduction or nutritional implications, shoppers often look to packaging for key buying cues. packagePRINTING spoke with David Luttenberger of Mintel, a market intelligence agency, about some of Mintel's latest findings and how converters can be proactive partners with brands.

Avery Dennison has expanded its CleanFlake Portfolio, offering a solution for the pressure-sensitive market to meet PET Recycling Compatibility. CleanFlake Technology improves the recyclability of PET bottles.

With the goal of highlighting the success of the campaign in its 2015 annual report, The Paper and Packaging Board sent out a unique, interactive mailer.

Dow Chemical Company's RecycleReady Technology marked a major leap forward in flexible packaging recyclability. packagePRINTING spoke with Stacy Fields, Dow's North American director of packaging solutions, to learn more about the technology and its latest development in barrier packaging.

A can with more than 4,000 breweries names printed on it and an edible six pack ring made headlines last week in beer packaging.

Improved communication and green initiatives are part of Flexstar Packaging’s growth strategy.

TLMI will host a webinar on Tuesday, June 7, to brief members on the process and benefits of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). LCA is an assessment tool that tracks the impact of a labeled product from the creation of raw materials to the final disposal of the product.

Tetra Pak has announced a new version of its Tetra Top packaging — a hybrid bottle-carton made from 82% renewable materials. The package is making its global debut with JUST Water, a company producing 100% spring water.

As consumers become more environmentally conscious, it’s important that companies keep up.