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Smart Packaging
Lighter, stronger, safer – Plastics Make it Possible! Today’s smart packaging solutions help us to do more with less. Whether it’s the latest gadget, your favorite beauty product, that must-have appliance or what you’re eating for lunch, plastic packaging keeps your purchases safe until you’re ready to use them. While packaging has gotten lighter over the decades, the innovations have continued to emerge, making all of our lives easier. Many advancements in packaging help to keep food fresher longer, helping to reduce waste and allowing our grocery dollars to go farther. Efficiencies in packaging also have helped conserve resources, making plastic packaging a smart solution.
What’s Your Fridge Personality?
Read MoreBubble Wrap Celebrates Its 50th Birthday as Revolutionary Packaging Material
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
First intended to be wallpaper, bubble wrap has served many purposes in its 50 years.
Category: Fashion & Design • Smart Packaging
What’s Hanging in Your Closet?
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
A new use for old plastic bottles can keep your closet in order.
Category: Fashion & Design • Smart Packaging
Plastic Boxes Outsmart Cardboard
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
Next time you have to manage a move, think plastic instead of cardboard.
Category: Smart Packaging
Looking at New Trends in Packaging
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
From plastic bottles, bag-in-boxes, and lighter glass, wine makers are seeing changes in their future.
Category: Smart Packaging
Method Introduces New Laundry Detergent Bottle
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
Method unveils a new, more eco-friendly bottle and detergent.
Category: Smart Packaging
Put the Freeze on Rising Produce Costs
Submitted on Jan 19, 2010
One of the most economical ways to enjoy food year round is to purchase food in bulk when it’s in season and store it in your freezer for later use. Of course, you can’t just put your food in the freezer and hope for the best – proper storage is critical.
Category: Smart Packaging
Novomer, Kodak partner on bioplastics manufacturing
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
Novomer partners with organizations to promote the manufacturing of bio-based plastics in packaging.
Category: Smart Packaging
Naya Raises the Bar with new rPET Bottle
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Canadian company Naya takes their packaging to the next leve with the first plastic bottle made of 100% recycled plastic.
Category: Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
The Latest Plastic Shield
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Now Recycled Plastic Bottles Can Keep Your iPhone Safe.
Category: Appliances & Gadgets • Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
[Video Feature] Holiday Leftover Tip: Divide Your Meals and Freeze Separately
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Television host and author of the Trim & Terrific Cookbook series, Holly Clegg gives us great tips on how to make the most of our holiday leftovers: by dividing meals into small portions and freezing separately.
Category: Smart Packaging
