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In an effort to reduce waste, Nonni’s has removed the plastic tray from 85% of its Biscotti grocery cartons.

The study examines the projected outcomes of a model Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and printed paper.

Two thousand thirteen marked a year of significant expansion of carton recycling. Thanks to collaborative industry efforts and support from communities nationwide, 48% of U.S. households now have access to carton recycling.

The new RPA-100% certification program uses third-party audits to substantiate the manufacturing practices of participating companies to verify that paperboard marketed as 100 percent recycled contains only recovered fiber.

Online column by veteran LeClairRyan environmental attorney describes ongoing FTC campaign against ‘false and misleading’ environmental claims on product packages and marketing materials.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd and Tesco announce the results of a joint campaign designed to encourage people to recycle at home.

Improvements in flexographic printing parallel growing move to flexible packaging

Innovative packages are the key in the fight against food loss and wastage. More effective barrier layers, germicidal films and freshness indicators are intended to help products to keep for longer and stop consumers’ throwaway mentality. However, despite all these improvements, companies have to keep a constant eye on process efficiency and on costs.

With unprecedented innovation driving the consumer goods industry, shoppers have more options on market shelves than one could have imagined 30 years ago.

Your company is part of a larger system, one that changes constantly.