December 2012

for various markets and enduser applications, the new flexible packaging range offers many products, from easytoconvert paper pouching materials to store dry foods and powdered ingredients like soup or drink mixes, to film pouching products that have sealability features and optimal barrier for the packaging of lotions, wipes, liquids, pet food, snacks, coffee and other such items. moreover, for dry, powdered and liquid applications, paper and filmfaced lidding are provided through the flexible packaging range.

ecoconscious gardeners reap benefits from switching a blended compost tea to a greener and costeffective flexible packaging structure. the cofounder and coo of vermicrop organics of rockin, in carlifornia, john perrino, explained that the company chose a design by flair flexible packaging of a spoutandpouch combination, or fitment pouch, to solve the problem of a costly and laborintensive supply system. perrino also said that each of the garden shops selling vermit solution have brewers of their own to brew onsite.

premises have been secured for building its first commercial pyrolysis system, which is induced by microwave for retaining energy and materials from flexible packaging consisting of foil. the company stated that this process will be displayed in the new premises of the newly allotted enterprise zone at alconbury, near huntingdon. for modern resource recovery technologies, this place will be a centre of excellence.

this negative perception has certainly spread awareness among plastic companies that are warranted and not warranted. they have started decreasing or eradicating the use of this type of packaging as per the requirement. for the reduction of waste and wrap rage from shoppers, who experienced frustration while opening difficult packaging, manufacturers are being compelled by amazon and walmart to change their packaging techniques. hard plastic clamshells for electronics and wire ties for securing items to cardboard backings are some of the awkward packages included.

however, raisin social has announced this month that packaging of wines in tetra pak cartons will be done in the uk. the recent collaboration of greencroft bottling and tetra pak was first benefited by the uk wine importer, and two prominent south african producers, namaqua wines and du toitskloof, are working with it for packaging their wines in tetra prisma aseptic 75cl cartons. consumers have practical benefits, and the commercial and environmental advantages are the main drivers as per namaqua wines and du toitskloof to adopt cartons.

these rolls are, generally, used to ship lots of fragile items for their protection throughout the journey of delivery. nevertheless, consumers can also use these packaging solutions to post or ship their personal delicate items. regardless of your needs, this solution is extremely efficient and costeffective for shipping various items. these paper rolls are rolls of paper that have one flat side and the other as folded or corrugated. products can be packaged with the unrolled paper and set aside for future use. this type of packaging material comes in various sizes as an added benefit.

manufactured in the usa, extensive information is given on the new packaging pertaining to the origin, harvest, and preparation of teas. for packaging, lots of tins travel to america through thousands of miles, where fuel is wasted. they do not effectively store the freshness and quality of the tea. rishi&rsquos director of marketing, beau bernstein, on the contrary, said that china and other overseas teas are better preserved in airtight and sealed foil containers.

the european commission ec seventh framework program fp7 has funded the isapack project which is of &euro3.9 million 5 million. in a threeyear period, european companies and research organizations will work together for developing sustainable packaging in order to improve quality, extend shelf life, and reduce waste for fresh foods. isapack includes the participation of a ukbased sustainable packaging design and development company, biopac.

lately, apple stated that they now have water dissoluble packaging for their latest products. up to now, a portion of the latest fifthgeneration ipod touch and seventh generation ipod nano&lsquos packaging are biodegradable, not counting millions of other products from apple. being a consistent leader in package and product design, they mentioned in the past that their products are green friendly. their customers will be impressed with their environmental responsibility being undertaken, when they see the packaging dissolve in warm water.

the conference commenced on monday with a message on cleaning your plate. experts at the conference claim that food waste results in considerable water waste. less than a quarter of all food grown worldwide either remains untouched on our plates or rots before even getting there. the new stockholm international water institute siwi report stated that in the u.s, 40 percent of food purchased is discarded. this is highlighted in a new documentary called taste the waste. while almost one billion people suffer from hunger and malnourishment worldwide, this is considered an awful habit.