DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers will host a global online Packaging Exchange focused on addressing sustainable packaging issues and package design considerations to improve sustainability and reduce waste. Featured speakers
PMMI announced that nominations are open for the Packaging Hall of Fame™ Class of 2011. The annual honor will be presented at a reception during PACK EXPO Las Vegas on
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is pleased to announce Jim George as IoPP’s new Director of Education. George comes to IoPP with solid journalism and packaging industry credentials. His
The 2011 International Wine Label Design Competition is accepting entries now until June 30th. A panel of internationally recognized judges will award Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates in various categories
The global capacity for bioplastics is predicted to pass the one million tonne mark in 2011 and more than double from 2010 to 2015 (Ed note: A tonne is 2,204
The world standards on packaging and the environment have gained momentum with the acceptance of the Draft International Standard (DIS) texts. Netherlands Packaging Centre (NVC) is chairing the working group,
The market for rigid plastic packaging for food and beverages in Europe is expected to achieve above average growth in volume terms between 2010 and 2015. The combined compound annual
PMMI's Trade Mission to China set for July 13-20, 2011, will connect participants with buyers, suppliers, agents and peers in Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing-and help them make inroads into of
A leading plastics industry publication is reporting that Coca-Cola’s showcase “bottle-to-bottle” PET recycling plant has closed. The plant in Spartanburg, S.C., opened two years ago as a joint venture between
The Institute for Packaging Professionals is pleased to announce the winners of the Institute's academic scholarships for 2011-2012. Four $2,500 academic scholarships were awarded, recognizing exceptional college students headed for
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