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Packaging That Doubles Shelf Life Of Produce

20 Aug 2012
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Revolutionary new packaging that doubles the amount of time fruit and vegetables stay fresh is to be trialled across the u.k. The packaging film, which is a british invention, slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays, meaning that "best before" dates can be doubled. This could save shoppers millions of pounds a year by significantly reducing the amount of food they throw away. It could also save the fruit and vegetable industry tens of millions of pounds a year in wastage costs by extending the amount of time products stay fresh on shelves.

Sustainable Packaging Film

20 Aug 2012
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Fillair r5 inflatable packaging film is designed to boost the overall sustainability of packaging while delivering the same performance as traditional films.

The material can be used on the companys fillair 2000 and fillair cyclone packaging systems to create airfilled cusions for voidfill applications. The material contains a minimum of 10 percent thermoplastic starch resin which, according to the firm, is derived from an annually renewable source it also is said to contain a minimum of 10 percent preconsumer recycled content derived from film manufacturing facilities.

Zerowaste Approach

20 Aug 2012
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Elemental essentialz is pleased to announce its response to two major problems with a majority of household cleaners dangerous chemicals and packaging waste. Their innovative approach to packaging will save resources and minimize waste, while investing in the health of future generations.

New Retailready Shipper

20 Aug 2012
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Now available nationwide, brand owner kraft foods estimates it will save 800,000 lbs of total paper usage annually. Jordan dasher, engineer, cheese & dairy, kraft foods, says, "the change on the philadelphia brick business was made to reduce overall paper usage within its shipping cases, reduce the steps needed for displaying and provide shopable outer packs to the consumera growing trend within u.s. Retailers." development of the retail ready case included a partnership with kroger to help understand shopper and retailer reactions to the new package prior to launch.

Mayors Step Up To Can Recycling Challenge

18 Aug 2012
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Winners of the 2012 cans for cash city recycling challenge were announced by the united states conference of mayors and novelis inc., the global leader in rolled aluminum products and aluminum can recycling. Established in 2004, cans for cash is a national contest that rewards u.s. Cities for recycling aluminum beverage cans. The six winning municipalities were recognized at the 80th annual meeting of the united states conference of mayors in orlando, fl.

L.a. Bans plastic bags

18 Aug 2012
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On wednesday, the los angeles city council voted 131 to phase out singleuse plastic bags over the next 12 months at an estimated 7,500 stores, according to reports. After a year, retailers can charge 10 cents for paper bags. The citys program would be modeled after bag bans in other california cities.

Artisan Ice Cream Shop Serves Up Natural Packaging To Attract Lohas Customers

18 Aug 2012
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One reason that ici attracts consumers who are interested in a lifestyle of health and sustainability lohas is that ici sources the finest ingredients from local farms and producers that are committed to organic and sustainable practices. But another important aspect of the ici brand is presentation&mdashfor display purposes as well as for instore and togo packaging. When planning the launch of ici, mary canales formerly the pastry chef at chez panisse was emphatic that icis packaging and serveware should reflect her companys core value of sustainability.