The awards celebrate and showcase the outstanding people and organizations behind extraordinary advancements
in packaging sustainability.
This issue covers hurdles
in the packaging sustainability movement, second generation sustainability goals, importance of LCA in goal - making, PlantBottle packaging innovation and recycling labeling homogenization.Read More >
Not exact matches
Oatly's new
packaging highlighted the company's commitment to
sustainability,
in part by calling out unsustainable practices of the dairy industry.
Innovations that include tech - enhanced shopper experiences, materials and
packaging solutions, and data, marketing and analytics tools — all applied
in the context of
sustainability.
Packaging sustainability is one of the top concerns of today's consumers, and the environmental impact of packaging — both positive and negative — can play a role in a consumer's decision on...
Packaging sustainability is one of the top concerns of today's consumers, and the environmental impact of
packaging — both positive and negative — can play a role in a consumer's decision on...
packaging — both positive and negative — can play a role
in a consumer's decision on... Read more
Drake - Brockman says: «We launched Ecopack back
in 2008, when we first identified
sustainability as becoming one of the biggest challenges facing the
packaging industry.
From the opening keynote to a special panel discussion on materials for standup pouches,
sustainability and the future of flexible
packaging recyclability were two topics discussed to at least some extent
in nearly every presentation at the recent Global Pouch West.
Titles
in attendance include vice-presidents and directors of
packaging innovation, design, technology, R&D, strategy,
sustainability, procurement, engineering and more.
The innovative
packaging allows coffee producers to capture the flavour and aroma of freshly roasted coffee without the need for hard valves, extra machinery, and extra processing steps, explains Luca Zerbini, Vice President of Marketing, R&D and
Sustainability for Amcor's Flexibles division
in Europe.
The second day of the PDIT conference will focus on innovations
in processing and
packaging technology and on specific trends such as efficiency increases,
sustainability, traceability and smart
packaging.
Demographic changes, active lifestyles and a continuing trend toward
sustainability are spurring development of innovative flexible
packaging solutions that offer consumer goods manufacturers marketing opportunities
in key sectors.
Vinsak goes on to identify a growth
in packaging companies helping brand owners fight counterfeiting,
sustainability initiatives within the
packaging industry and an increase
in the use of
packaging formats like IML and HTL, taking market share away from self - adhesive stocks.
Learn about
sustainability in packaging from recycling friendly shrink labels to brand owners achieving
sustainability goals and other
packaging developments.
The Nextrus line symbolizes the next generation of protein
packaging solutions, offering innovations
in sustainability, performance and shelf appeal of products.
The leading
packaging exhibition in northern Europe - featuring the Sustainable Packaging Summit and ceremony for the 2018 Sustainability Aw
packaging exhibition
in northern Europe - featuring the Sustainable
Packaging Summit and ceremony for the 2018 Sustainability Aw
Packaging Summit and ceremony for the 2018
Sustainability Awards more
The other side of creating greater
sustainability through
packaging is
in what happens once the
packaging is no longer needed.
«I don't think there's anything that we do
in packaging that's not about
sustainability,» she says.
«With all the new food regulations coming out
in the EU, creating a need for
sustainability and clean label, the demand for active
packaging is increasing rapidly.»
While many food companies focus on improving
sustainability purely from the perspective of the amount of
packaging and the materials used, ConAgra Foods understands that the biggest threat to
sustainability in the United States actually comes from wasted food, Tavill says.
Industry leaders
in the food and beverage
packaging industry will share their insights during panel discussions on intelligent
packaging and new materials for
sustainability, sessions on Innovation and Design for Millennials, and The Possibilities
in 3D Printing, and many more.
Tavill says she saw an opportunity to develop expertise
in sustainability while working
in product development for ConAgra Foods» grocery
packaging division.
«The transition is exciting because of all the trend - setting we're looking to lead our industry towards — not only
in packaging innovation, but also through efforts
in sustainability.
Tavill has been spearheading ConAgra Foods»
sustainability efforts
in the
packaging arena for the last several years.
In announcing the jurors, Shanna Moore, global director, sustainability, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, said, «DuPont is really looking forward to the judging of entries in this year's awards competitio
In announcing the jurors, Shanna Moore, global director,
sustainability, DuPont
Packaging & Industrial Polymers, said, «DuPont is really looking forward to the judging of entries
in this year's awards competitio
in this year's awards competition.
For over 25 years, the DuPont Awards for
Packaging Innovation has honored packaging design ideas that demonstrate excellence in innovation, sustainability, and cost / waste reduction — whether or not DuPont materials playe
Packaging Innovation has honored
packaging design ideas that demonstrate excellence in innovation, sustainability, and cost / waste reduction — whether or not DuPont materials playe
packaging design ideas that demonstrate excellence
in innovation,
sustainability, and cost / waste reduction — whether or not DuPont materials played a role.
In Enhancing Package Performance, Value and
Sustainability With Modifiers, Jose Torradas, Ph.D., DuPont
Packaging senior technical consultant, shared insights into using polymer modifiers to make packaging polymers tougher and stronger, enhance their sealing properties, improve adhesion to foil or paperboard and / or increase the performance of recycled m
Packaging senior technical consultant, shared insights into using polymer modifiers to make
packaging polymers tougher and stronger, enhance their sealing properties, improve adhesion to foil or paperboard and / or increase the performance of recycled m
packaging polymers tougher and stronger, enhance their sealing properties, improve adhesion to foil or paperboard and / or increase the performance of recycled materials.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Dec. 8, 2011 - The jury charged with selecting winners
in DuPont's 24th Awards for
Packaging Innovation brings decades of experience in delivering innovative, cost - savings solutions and sustainability ideas to the global packaging
Packaging Innovation brings decades of experience
in delivering innovative, cost - savings solutions and
sustainability ideas to the global
packaging packaging industry.
Previously released videos
in the series feature the judges» discussions of: (1) the latest trends
in packaging design; (2) the biggest challenges facing the industry; (3) the global challenges that can be addressed by
packaging innovation; and (4) how lifecycle
sustainability is central to today's
packaging design.
«The latest trend
in today's
packaging design and execution is innovation, bringing it at a cost - effective manner, while embracing
sustainability goals,» said Engineering Fellow Brian Rivers, Strategic Sourcing, Sealed Air Corporation.
«
Sustainability has really put
packaging in the news and opened up the debate to society.
As an industry, paper - based
packaging is way ahead of many others
in terms of
sustainability but we still have work to do
in relation to perceptions.
Sustainability surfaced in packaging vernacular in 2006, after publication of «The Triple Bottom Line: How Today's Best - Run Companies Are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success - and How You Can Too» by Andrew Savitz with Karl Weber, which Amazon.com describes as «the groundbreaking book that charts the rise of sustainability within the business world and shows how and why financial success increasingly goes hand in hand with social and environmental achie
Sustainability surfaced
in packaging vernacular
in 2006, after publication of «The Triple Bottom Line: How Today's Best - Run Companies Are Achieving Economic, Social and Environmental Success - and How You Can Too» by Andrew Savitz with Karl Weber, which Amazon.com describes as «the groundbreaking book that charts the rise of
sustainability within the business world and shows how and why financial success increasingly goes hand in hand with social and environmental achie
sustainability within the business world and shows how and why financial success increasingly goes hand
in hand with social and environmental achievement.»
Sustainability is on - point for brand owners and
packaging vendors including
in plastics markets where bioplastics...
Sustainability continues to be a major global trend
in the
packaging industry as consumers consistently seek out healthier food options and manufacturers whose innovative
packaging and processes positively impact the environme
To better understand sustainable
packaging, we need to understand what
sustainability is and how it's different from the focus
in the 1970s on the environmental aspects and impacts of
packaging.
All aspects are considered
in the competition's 26 prize categories — from products to
packaging and from marketing to
sustainability.
In terms of
sustainability,
packaging must have impeccable
sustainability credentials to ensure that it is a truly a viable option for consumers who are choosing frozen food as a green choice.
According to a recent study from Denkstatt, an Austrian environmental
sustainability solutions think tank, «Even if improved
packaging solutions contribute to increased CO2 emissions, the CO2 savings from reduced food waste are
in most cases much higher.»
Exhibits
in point of purchase products (POP), smart
packaging, 3D prototyping
sustainability and ready - to - eat packs took centre stage at Hispack 2015, organized by Fire de Barcelona and the Graphispack Association, this week (April 21 - 24).
In the view of Dr. Johann Overath there are currently two main trends in glass packaging: «On the one hand there is increasing public focus on sustainabilit
In the view of Dr. Johann Overath there are currently two main trends
in glass packaging: «On the one hand there is increasing public focus on sustainabilit
in glass
packaging: «On the one hand there is increasing public focus on
sustainability.
Advancements
in sustainability have been implemented across the value chain, from responsible sourcing to reusable
packaging.
«The biggest challenge
in today's
packaging industry is to bring new innovative products to the marketplace while still targeting
sustainability goals and profitability goals for both the consumer and the
packaging company,» said Brian Rivers, Engineering Fellow and Strategic Sourcing at Sealed Air Corporation.
Sustainability and waste reduction innovations were heavily recognised as the 2011 winners
in the DuPont
Packaging Awards were announced this week.
At the same time, the
sustainability agenda, which combines the drive to reduce
packaging, cut food waste and adopt more planet - friendly recyclable, biodegradable and compostable solutions, is pushing technological advancements
in film barriers
in a different direction.»
James Drake - Brockman, divisional director of Easyfairs»
Packaging Portfolio said, «All packaging professionals will know that sustainability is the most talked about subject in the UK at th
Packaging Portfolio said, «All
packaging professionals will know that sustainability is the most talked about subject in the UK at th
packaging professionals will know that
sustainability is the most talked about subject
in the UK at the moment.
«The DuPont Award for
Packaging Innovation highlights innovation in several areas, including sustainability, and that helps people see value of responsible p
Packaging Innovation highlights innovation
in several areas, including
sustainability, and that helps people see value of responsible
packagingpackaging.
«
Packaging plays the role of «silent hero»
in so many facets of life — delivering safer bottles, fresher food, affordable and convenient consumer goods,» said Shanna Moore, former global director,
sustainability, DuPont
Packaging & Industrial Polymers, and leader / chair of the awards program.
Food Waste, World Hunger,
Sustainability, Conscious Consumerism & Technology Transfer Among Global Challenges Addressed by Innovations
in Packaging
DuPont is helping the
packaging industry make gains
in sustainability by focusing our research and development on four properties that significantly reduce environmental footprints:
To meet its
sustainability goals for recycled content
in polypropylene
packaging, Procter & Gamble searched for recycled material pure enough...