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Dell Cuts 18 Million Pounds Out of Packaging Loop Since 2008
It’s no real secret that computing and electronics giant, Dell, has established itself as a company with a strong green gene — and that focus on sustainability extends to making advancements in materials and packaging.
Really? Should Nestle Be Winning Awards for Its ‘Eco-Shape’ Plastic Water Bottle?
When Nestlé announced it would be receiving an award for the Eco-Shape plastic water bottle, I must admit that I threw up in my mouth a little.
Procter & Gamble to Use Sugarcane-Based Plastics in Packaging
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on several of its personal care and beauty brands. Unlike traditional plastics made from non-renewable petroleum, the new material PG&E will use in its Pantene Pro-V, COVERGIRL and Max Factor brands is made using a process which [...]
Company Developing Sustainable Packaging Made from Coconuts
Texas-based green materials firm, Whole Tree Inc., announced that it will be testing the waters in the sustainable packaging industry with its proprietary coconut-based material.
Whole Foods Signs Deal with GreenBox for Innovative Pizza Boxes
GreenBox, the pizza box that breaks down into 4 plates and a smaller box for leftovers just inked a deal with Whole Foods Market to start using the boxes in their stores across the country.
A Cardboard Box that Sprouts Life at the End of Its Own
According to its creators, Stamets’ Life Box and Tree Life Box “builds upon the synergy of fungi and plants by infusing spores and seeds together inside of packaging materials that can be planted.”
Serious Overpackaging at Whole Foods Cafeteria
A Fort Lauderdale-area Whole Foods totally misses the mark in their cafeteria.
Pizza Box Design Eliminates Need for Plates (w/video)
The Green Box by Ecoincorporated is designed to easily break down into four plates for you and your pizza-loving guests.
Iowa Plant Now Making Ethanol from Old Cardboard Boxes
International Paper, one of the largest paper companies in the world is partnering with Maryland-based Fiberight to take that 50,000 tons of residual fiber waste each year and turn it into fuel-grade ethanol.
UPACKS Form-Fitting Cardboard Box: Innovation or Over-Engineering?
Innovations in cardboard boxes come along about as often as innovations in mouse traps, or perhaps even less. But designer Patrick Sung thinks you can make a better cardboard box, and if you pay attention, you might even be able to make the same box twice.
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