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10 tips for sustainable package design

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–packagingworld.com. January 5, 2012. By Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Greener Package – With these fundamentals in mind, following are some areas to consider when implementing changes to your packaging for improved sustainability:   1. Take a life-cycle approach to package design.There are many Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools available today to help package designers understand the environmental [...]

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Wrapping Up a Good First Impression

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–www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com. By Pan Demetrakakes, Executive Editor. –   Shrink-wrapped containers and bundles are increasingly becoming primary packaging. Here’s how to help make them look good on shelf. No longer is shrink wrap merely a way to unitize rigid containers for shipping. In club stores and other retail venues, shrink wrap is what consumers will encounter on [...]

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‘Revolutionary’ package design refresh for Summer’s Eve feminine hygiene products

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–www.packagingworld.com. By Anne Marie Mohan, Editor, Shelf Impact! November 11, 2011. – A complete transformation for Summer’s Eve’s feminine hygiene products packaging brings brand relevancy to a new generation of users. First introduced in the 1970s, the Summer’s Eve brand of external feminine cleansing and freshening products from C.B. Fleet Co., Inc., Lynchburg, VA, is a [...]

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Shrink-sleeve packaging in four easy steps

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– www.flexiblepackaging.com. October 5, 2010. – Shrink sleeve labels provide an attractive, shelf-defining low-cost way to sell the product. There are a variety of issues to consider when beginning a shrink project. But following these basic tips will help produce a nice outcome. 1. Sizing  First, determine the type of container to be labeled. The [...]

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Embracing the changing package landscape

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– www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com by Suley Muratoglu, guest columnist and VP, Marketing and Product Development, Tetra Pak. December 13, 2011.  From farm to fork, the food supply chain is evolving more rapidly than ever before. Consumers, retailers and food producers alike are looking for fresher, more convenient food packaging solutions that have a minimum impact on the environment. [...]

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