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Packaging Manufacturers Mobilise To Extend Sorting And Recycling

28 Jul 2012
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Actually, since 2008 elipso has aligned its strategy and actions on the laws arising from the grenelle environmental consultation. First of all, prevention, particularly through weight reduction, is the primary criterion for environmental efficiency. As for recycling, it is a major orientation for elipso&rsquos policy. &ldquoour industry has mobilised to analyse the overall environmental impact of our packaging in all circumstances. Lifecycle analysis is the benchmark tool and its use is set to grow.

microwave pack for potatoes

28 Jul 2012
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lincolnshirebased qv foods produces potatoes and vegetables. amcor worked with qv foods to provide microwave packaging which protected the asda new potatoes and allowed for optimum first time cooking. amcor said that its protectvalve selfventing system is used microwave cooking. it also said that this &ldquoeasytouse system integrated into the lidding film means that the pack does not have to be pierced&rdquo.

bending tool packaging

28 Jul 2012
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a great way to emphasize a certain feature of an object is to juxtapose it with another item lacking the said specific characteristic. motozone packaging carries this technique out in a very simplified way, through the pairing of metal wrenches with cardboard bases cut with winding edges. the soft and sinuous curves of the backings reinforce the look of solidity and strength in the tools, and the seemingly offcentered printing approach contrasts the precision manufacturing of the automotive repair equipment.

Eco Packs For Cheese Snacks

28 Jul 2012
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Lactalis american group inc. Moves to plantbased plastic packaging for its precious stickers snacks. The new packaging material was developed by clear lam packaging inc. Using plantbased bioplastics derived from natureworks ingeopolylactic acid pla along with ingredients that enhance performance. According to clear lam packaging, this new material, which is 50 plantbased, generates up to 35.2 fewer greenhouse gases and uses up to 36.8 less energy than the conventional petroleumbased materials it replaces.

Jbs Enhances Specialty Beef Lines With New Easyopen Package

28 Jul 2012
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Meat processor jbs has recently adopted a new bag for its premium beef brands to help retail and foodservice customers address costly challenges. Jbs says it selected sealed air&rsquos cryovac® quickrip&trade easyopen bag for boneless fresh red meat applications with an eye toward minimizing yield loss and creating an overall exceptional experience in the premium meat category. The bag is said to enhance employee and product safety, improve backofhouse efficiencies, and reduce product waste.

Medica Unveils New Pharma Carton

23 Jul 2012
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The product has been designed to incorporate the patient information leaflet within the carton structure, helping to ensure that the two do not become separated. According to crewebased medica, the easytear perforation on the back panel of the pack allows the consumer to access information without destroying the whole carton. Chrysalis carton sales director deborah greenwood said &ldquothe innovative design also has the ability to simplify the manufacturing process. &ldquoas the carton is supplied with the leaflet already applied, there is no need to insert it separately.