March 2015

coloradobased newton running is using packaging that is very simple and cost effective yet at the same time the packaging is highly functional and very chic.using molded paperboard packaging in the shape of their shoes newton has created something unique in their packaging. the packaging not only reduces waste by eliminating the need for interior tissue paper and other material commonly used in shoe packaging but it also provides a shell that is easy to stack and transport.the company worked with tda advertising and design on this packaging design.

gucci is expanding its luxury brand with a new &ldquosustainable soles&rdquo line of footwear made with biodegradable plastic sourced from compost.the 170 haute jelly shoes dubbed the marola feature the brand&39s fiercely protected interlocking g&39s logo in contrast to the more subtle ecofriendly men&39s sneaker see below that will hit stores by the end of this month.both were designed by frida giannini, gucci&rsquos creative director, who has also expanded the brand&39s commitment to sustainable packaging.and less than one year after setting an industry precede

ester industries was locked at 5 upper circuit at rs 15.42 at 1225 ist on bse after the company reported a net profit of rs 1.27 crore in q4 march 2014 as against net loss of rs 7.37 crore in q4 march 2013.the q4 result was announced after market hours on wednesday, 21 may 2014.meanwhile, the s&ampp bse sensex was up 206.37 points or 0.85 at 24,504.39.on bse, so far 23,000 shares were traded in the counter as against average daily volume of 10716 shares in the past one quarter.the stock hit a low of rs 14.92 so far during the day.

ester industries announced that the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on 11 february 2015, inter alia, has transacted the following business1. the board had approved the change in designation of arvind kumar singhania from executive chairman to chairman &amp ceo with immediate effect.2. the board took note of the resignation of v. b. haribhakti, independent director, from the directorship of the company w.e.f. 12 february 2015.3. the board approved the notice of postal ballot for seeking shareholders&39 approval for managerial remuneration.

in its new water bottle, naya has adopted a mixture of 50 percent recycled plastic.

the european plastics recyclers association eupr is urging manufacturers to exercise caution if using oxodegradable additives, warning they have the potential to do more harm to the environment than good.eupr says it has seen no proof that oxodegradable additives help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. in addition, public misconception about the recyclability of these materials means that oxodegradable additives will end up in general waste.&ldquothe public attention will be diverted from recycling by thinking &lsquoit will degrade by itself&rsquo,&rdquo says the trade body.

photo seancreative commonsleave aside for the moment the health effects of pepsi&39s products, and your rightful concerns about highlyprocessed food in general, while reading how much pepsi has done to reduce its environmental impact... last friday pepsico issued an update on its goals of sending no waste to landfills by 2020, being entirely fossil fuel free by 2023, and making all of its packaging recyclable or biodegradable.