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Compostable and biodegradable material for the tea packaging

Compostable and biodegradable material for the tea packaging Guayaki, based in Sebastopol, Calif., has introduced new packaging for its matés that is compostable and biodegradable.

PLA bottles soon to be released in Italy

PLA bottles soon to be released in Italy Fonti Di Vinadio is getting ready to launch 50 million half-liter "biobottles" made from the polylactic acid Ingeo by Natureworks. One-and-a-half liter bottles are also forecast.

Glass Polymer for packagings

Glass Polymer for packagings It looks like glass and it feels like glass - but glass it isn't and that's why it offers such significant advantages. We're talking here about the Rebhan packagings made of Glass Polymer, an innovative plastic from Eastman Chemicals. What does Glass Polymer mean, we hear you ask? Well, it's a modified copolyester and it was developed specifically for the production of thick-walled glass look-alike plastic containers.

Silgan White Cap`s 38mm Plasti-Twist

Silgan White Cap`s 38mm Plasti-Twist Silgan White Cap Americas announced a few days ago the Honest Tea launch of a new tea line-up with brighter tastes and labels. Each product uses a custom printed, 38mm Plasti-Twist Plus closure. The new line-up - which includes Citrus Green Energy Tea, Honey Green Tea, Lemon Black Tea, Peach White Tea and Pomegranate White Tea with Acai - is USDA Certified Organic and each variety has less sugar and calories than most of the bottle teas on the market.

"Dream Team" bottle of BASF at Plastpol 2008

At 12th International Fair of Plastics Processing PLASTPOL in Kielce, Poland (27-30 May) BASF will demonstrate its new milk bottles made of Polystyrene under the name "Dream Team".

Huhtamaki launches bio-coated paper packaging for packaged foods

Huhtamaki launches bio-coated paper packaging for packaged foods Huhtamaki`s BioWare range has been extended to include bio-coated paperboard packaging for ice cream and chilled dairy products such as yogurt.

300-mL bottle made of flexible film at interpack 2008

300-mL bottle made of flexible film at interpack 2008 A 300-mL bottle made largely of flexible film has a carbon footprint 50% less than the PET bottle it replaces for Belgium's WCUP.

Ball Packaging has created the innovative resealable cans

Ball Packaging has created the innovative resealable cans After many years of development work, Ball Packaging Europe is launching an innovation on the market which has what it takes to become a real classic: the resealable beverage can.

Amcor launches first PET bottle with built-in handle

Amcor launches first PET bottle with built-in handle McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, MO, commercializes the first PET liquor bottle with a built-in handle. The 1.75-L polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for the company`s popular vodka brand is being supplied by Amcor PET Packaging.

New Thor containers

New Thor containers The Co-operative group is using the renowned Thor Pot from RPC Containers Blackburn to provide high-quality packaging for its best-selling range of chilled fresh soups.