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Addressing food waste in the United States

Solutions are needed along the entire food chain to reduce food lost and wasted.

David Seckman Bernd Jablonowski

May 13, 2015

In the United States 30%-40% of the food supply is wasted annually.

Lightweighting helps reduce carbon footprint

Materials Technology: Sustainable Materials

Testing lightweight product packaging in the supply chain

Lightweighting helps reduce carbon footprint.

Michael Kuebler

May 13, 2015

Reducing the environmental impact of packaging is top of mind for many in the package design and consumer goods industries, with the ultimate goal to meet consumer expectations and federal and state regulations.

Curbing food waste: Packaging to help manage a global challenge

May 7, 2015

With rising global populations, food security is an increasingly important concern

Club Coffee announces world’s first 100% compostable, fully certified single-serve pod

May 5, 2015

PurPod100 will be available on shelves in fall 2015

Ardagh Group presented with Environmental Impact Award from Pratt Industries

May 4, 2015

Manufacturing facility awarded as a result of achieving environmentally friendly business practices

SPI kicks off Earth Day with plan to Adopt-A-Block

April 22, 2015

In recognition of Earth Day 2015, SPI demonstrates its leadership and commitment toward helping achieve a litter-free environment by adopting a block as part of Washington DC’s Clean City Initiative.

Saving our planet one coffee cup at a time

National campaign seeks 22,000 coffee drinkers to commit to using a reusable cup on April 22

April 22, 2015

KillTheCup.com launches Earth Day pledge challenging Americans to switch from disposable to reusable cups

Icebox Water debuts new, convenient 250ml kid-friendly packaging

Beverage company puts kids’ healthy hydration first

April 14, 2015

With a commitment to children’s health, Icebox Water now offers smaller, 250mL recyclable, BPA-free cartons for easy storage in backpacks and lunchboxes.

Procter & Gamble joins national effort to recycle flexible plastic wraps, bags

April 13, 2015

The recycling of postconsumer plastic film surged 116 million pounds, or 11%, in 2013 to reach a reported 1.14 billion pounds, according to a recent national report.

Boxed Water partners with National Forest Foundation to plant one million trees by 2020

Largest commitment to NFF’s tree-planting program kicks off with Boxed Water’s “Retree Project”

April 10, 2015

Largest commitment to NFF’s tree-planting program kicks off with Boxed Water’s “Retree Project”

The Coca-Cola Company Rolls Out 100% rPET 20-oz Bottles Nationwide

Mondelēz partners with Amcor to use recycled packaging for Cadbury sharing bars

Phenix Label Unveils Innovative Tear-Away Label for Improved RFID Scanning

Events

February 19, 2025

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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May 20, 2025

Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.

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