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Fight food waste with new 'structured liquid' bottle coating 22 Aug 2013 | 04:08 am
A new food-safe coating for plastic or glass bottles may provide a solution to food waste, allowing consumers to dispense every last drop of packaged product. read more
Consumers: The solution to recycling? 16 Aug 2013 | 01:02 pm
Have we given up on changing consumer behavior around package material recycling? Or, are there tools that we can use to ‘move the needle forward.’ Earth911 thinks change is possible. read more
Food for thought: Consumers’ changing attitudes toward food 16 Aug 2013 | 11:13 am
Food manufacturers and retailers should take note of the shifts in today’s food culture, which are impacting consumers’ expectations for new grocery products and packaging. read more
Mylan first to launch CR medication pack at Walmart 14 Aug 2013 | 11:58 am
Mylan is working with Walmart to offer 11 SKUs packaged in MWV’s new Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology, which is 23% smaller than previous package design. read more
Study points to packaging as a solution to food waste in supply chain 13 Aug 2013 | 11:46 am
A study done in Australia uncovers where and why food waste occurs within the supply chain and suggests packaging technologies that may help reduce this waste. read more
End bans, fees on recyclable paper and plastic bags, says industry association 12 Aug 2013 | 11:54 am
In a new policy, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries calls on policy makers to consider the impact on the recycling industry of bans on recyclable paper and plastic bags. read more
Tetra Pak to use Braskem biobased plastic for carton packaging in Brazil 12 Aug 2013 | 11:19 am
Major Category: Bioplastics Tetra Pak® has announced that it plans to sign an agreement with Braskem for the supply of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) made from sugarcane to its packaging material ....
ACS video: 'In this century, water is going to be the next oil' 9 Aug 2013 | 11:27 am
The American Chemical Society launches a web-based toolkit to foster greater understanding of the challenges in providing a sustainable supply of clean water. read more
Nestlé Pure Life teams with KAB to promote recycling in schools 8 Aug 2013 | 12:13 am
Third Recycle-Bowl recycling competition helps students learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility. Top recyclers in each state will receive $1,000. read more
Scrap recycling industry employs half a million in U.S. 7 Aug 2013 | 12:31 am
New study shows the scrap recycling industry, generating more than $87 billion annually in the U.S., serves as an economic driver, a job creator, and a major exporter. read more
