Got to love that double bottom line: by
reducing the packaging weight of its DVDs by 20 %, Warner Home Video — the undisputed king of worldwide DVD distribution — is going to slash carbon emissions by an impressive 31 %.
Düsseldorf, May 12, 2011 — If you talk to people in the packaging industry about their work in sustainable packaging, more than half of them will say their efforts are focused on
reducing packaging weight, according to DuPont's survey last month of consumer packaged goods manufacturers and converters.
The new containers produced an economic advantage by
reducing package weight 12.5 percent — a factor that lowered distribution costs.
Not exact matches
In the era of ubiquitous dimensional
weight shipping fees,
reducing package size can
reduce shipping costs.
Besides
reducing the
weight of the
package, these technologies also improve labelling efficiency and stacking strength.
Today, stronger materials can optimize
package weight to
reduce shipping costs, fuel usage, and
package failures.
This embossing has been optimised for the Narrow - Neck Press and Blow (NNPB) production method, which also
reduces the
weight of the glass
packaging by 32 %, helping to
reduce environmental impact - an ongoing driver for Ardagh Group.
The new bottle design also
reduces overall
package material use by more than 20 percent by
weight.
On the sustainability front, our high - performance materials help minimize
packaging, lower shipping costs through
weight reduction and downgauging, and help
reduce waste and food spoilage.
AB InBev estimate that 7 % of their 2012 volume growth was attributable to
packaging innovation — not only in terms of cost control and
reduced weight / volume / waste, but also as a key sales tool.
Following a decision to significantly
reduce the
weight of the
packaging structure, use of the BOPP provides extra strength, unscratchability, protection and ink inside feature to the foil structure.
This new
package pushed the boundaries of pulp trays,
reducing both cost and material
weight.
«
Reducing weight is driven in part by regulations, but also cost savings,» said Bernard Rioux, DuPont
Packaging & Industrial Polymers marketing and development manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
By switching from blisters or clamshells to skin or stretch
packaging made from DuPont materials, retailers and manufacturers
reduce plastic usage and decrease product
weight.
«Retailers are leading the way in helping customers minimise waste through measures such as
reducing the
weight of
packaging and providing consistent on - pack information,» said Bob Gordon, head of environment at the BRC and director of On - Pack Recycling Label Ltd..
Celebrity Slim Meal Replacement Diet Plan is a total
package weight loss plan that emphasizes
reducing carbohydrates, calories, and all while eating smaller meals through the day.
To aid
weight - loss, you can also try eliminating or
reducing nuts, seeds, dairy products, low - carb sweets, and cut out as many processed and
packaged foods as possible.
As part of the 2012 update
package for the California, Ferrari has
reduced weight and increased power by 30bhp.
The Weissach
package will
reduce the
weight of your vehicle by almost 30 kg compared with a 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Club Sport
Package.
As a result, the Weissach
package will
reduce the
weight of your 911 GT3 RS by approximately another 18 kg.
The front struts have forged - aluminum lower control arms to
reduce unsprung
weight, while the compact, H - shape torsion beam in the rear (which helps make it possible to
package the batteries unobtrusively) doesn't feel like a handicap.
While the Pininfarina design remained, the changes include
reducing body
weight by 30 kg (66 lb), increased power by output of 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) and 15 N ⋅ m (11 lbf ⋅ ft), acceleration time from 0 — 100 km / h (62 mph)
reduced to 3.8 seconds, introduction of Handling Speciale
package and elimination of manual transmission following poor sales.
Smartly, the overall OD of the wheel and tire
package is
reduced to lighten
weight and improve braking.
The RC F Carbon
package provides the benefits of a CFRP (Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic) roof, bonnet, and rear spoiler to
reduce weight and lower the centre of gravity.
The turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for
reduced weight and greater
packaging flexibility.
Other contributors to its efficiency include smart design
packaging, which has
reduced its
weight and length compared to the six - speed unit, an improved oil pump operation and lower cooling requirements.
The optional Z07
package adds in extra aero components for added downforce, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires for grip and Brembo carbon ceramic - matrix brake rotors that not only
reduce braking distances but also lower unsprung
weight.
These second - generation refinements
reduce weight, size and complexity, and increase power and efficiency, all of which have
packaging and performance benefits.
This feature not only
reduces weight and produces
packaging benefits; it also increases manufacturing efficiency.
The price rises to $ 929,000 for the Spyder equipped with the optional Weissach performance
package — various aerodynamic parts as well as lightweight components
reducing weight 88 pounds.
An integrated torque converter / turbine clutch also helps shave more than 2 pounds of
weight, while also
reducing the
packaging footprint.
A Weissach
package is available to to
reduce the
weight of the 911 GT3 RS even further.
Well, Porsche is adding more to the 911 GT3 RS by
reducing weight with carbon fiber in a track - ready Weissach (Y - Sock)
package.
Making use of an electronic wastegate for each turbocharger for faster response as well as more precisely varying vane positioning, the single - scroll turbocharger design allows for the use of smaller turbos to
reduce weight and improve
packaging, while still meeting power and performance benchmarks.
With this
package, the front and rear sway bars and coupling rods, vehicle roof, steering wheel trim, and shift paddles on the steering wheel are all made of carbon fiber,
reducing the
weight by roughly 13 pounds.
In its power and performance characteristics, therefore, the engine is comparable to a significantly larger normal - aspirated engine while offering the advantage of much lower
weight and
reduced package size.
«Without changing the net
weight of our products, we were able to
reduce the size of the treat pouches by an average of 20 percent, which will save up to 1,320 pounds of plastic for every 1,000,000 six - ounce pouches sold,» says Rizzo, noting that the new
packaging is scheduled to hit store shelves this fall.
Recently the
weight of trash thrown away has been
reduced by
reduced packaging (ex.
• Implemented a system that automatically stamped envelopes and
packages according to their
weight and size, thereby
reducing stamping time by 60 %