With today’s release of Cryovac CT-311 anti-fog shrink film, Sealed Air has opened a clearer path for processors to achieve better performing and more sustainable fresh produce packaging.

To inspire people to decrease their environmental footprint and encourage them to participate in local recycling programs, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics is launching an awareness campaign called Recycle Rally

More food and beverage products are being packaged in cartons because they are considered a sustainable packaging solution as they are made primarily from a renewable resource, are lightweight and compact and have a low carbon footprint.

Recycle Across America has joined forces with Participant Media to launch a social action campaign focused on transforming recycling and improving the economics and prevalence of sustainable packaging and manufacturing.

Within the recycled materials market, paper packaging is the largest sector, accounting for around 65% of all recycled packaging.

In its 23rd annual report on the UK bottled water market, specialist food and drink industry consultancy Zenith International has added analysis of flavored, functional and juicy waters for the first time.

The reduction in GHG emissions per unit is primarily attributed to the increased recovery for recycling of corrugated materials.

If you’ve been following the debate around full wrap shrink labels and PET container recyclability, you might have heard declarations of victory in the wake of recent trials of new mechanical delabeling equipment. Some have claimed that the equipment pays for itself in about a year, and that all label manufacturers need to do is apply a perforated label. Problem solved?

The use of eco-friendly hot stamp foils on beer bottles is now offered by Tri-S.

CVP will handle the administrative functions for the Partnership, while SERDC will remain an integral part of the initiative.