Self-regulation of bioplastics claims
How much self-regulation should the supplier and user industries exercise regarding bioplastics, particularly claims of "compostable" and "biodegradable?" There is wiggle room---if one is so...
View ArticleReduce Vitreous China packaging materials while still protecting the product.
I have been asked to review how we can pack our Vitreous China products; think toilets and lavatories, in less packaging material and still protect the products. Kohler Co. is the largest full line...
View ArticleAny indicators to exhibit packaging design sources optimization?
As from the consumer trends around the world is going towards more retail pack sizes due to the smaller family and fast going of the population, yet this consumer requirements trend would be opposite...
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Redesign for Eco Effectiveness
November 2008 I made a presentation in Helsingborg Sweden titled "Packaging Muscle" and in that presentation I touched on Greenwashing. Greenwash as we know is an expression used to describe the act of...
View ArticleBags footprint: Jute Vs PP
Hi everyone, What would be the difference in carbon footprint between Jute bags(burlap) and PP or NWPP bags ? Can anyone supply scientific calculation or statistics on this matter ? Trying to convince...
View ArticleSource reduced shippers in the face of UPS requirements
We, like all companies, have been focused on eliminating waste and excess packaging, especially our corrugated boxes. Recently, the big retailers (same ones pushing source reduction) have mandated that...
View ArticleB2B Reusable Bulk Packaging
Have you ever considered the amount of waste produced to ship or receive raw materials and ingredients? Yes, it’s true, most of us are more attuned to consumer packaging (B2C) because our customers are...
View ArticleHow does tracking containers help green our supply chains?
How does tracking reusable containers (as opposed to just the contents) help green our supply chains? Package tracking technology is by no means a new concept, however many companies don’t have a...
View ArticleDo you use QR codes?
QR codes: do you use them on your product's package? Are you thinking about adding them? (as a way to show sustainability/recycling info, Nutrition Facts, other expanded info, or coupons and other...
View ArticlePLA! No, No, No!
I am going to say it. Sorry to offend some people and sorry others may just disagree with me, but I am going to say it anyway. I DO NOT LIKE PLA!!!!! read more
View ArticleWhat would you say is going to be the THE really exciting new thing in...
What would you say is going to be the THE really exciting new thing in sustainable packaging a couple years from now?
View ArticleWhat is Better PCR or BioDegradable HDPE packaging?
What is better from a carbon footprint consideration when using HDPE #2 for packaging. 100% Post-consumer material or a Bio-degradable or plant based material?
View ArticleAlternatives to Styrofoam Coolers
I am looking for an alternative to styrofoam coolers for pharmacies. What is an economical viable solution that has proven to be successful with other healthcare providers and pharmacies? Thanks for...
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