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Vapur encourages members to eliminate plastic bottle waste

Vapur encourages members to eliminate plastic bottle waste

When Vapur introduced its innovative “Anti-Bottles” in 2009, not only was the company looking to make waves with its bold, trendy and versatile design, but Vapur also wanted to change the way consumers, well, consumed. Right out the gate, Vapur planted its roots deeply in environmental causes, and is expanding these efforts through an enhanced partnership with Recyclebank

Sustainability combined with exceptional optical clarity and strength makes OCTAL’s DPET sheet best choice for produce packaging

Sustainability combined with exceptional optical clarity and strength makes OCTAL’s DPET sheet best choice for produce packaging

Compared to traditional plants, OCTAL’s DPET sheet uses 67% less grid electricity per kg of sheet, a fact that has been verified by independent, third party sources such as Intertek Expert Services, an internationally recognized, independent testing service. That translates to a carbon footprint 25% below that of traditionally produced APET films according to the Intertek study.

First Europe-wide life-cycle assessment for UHT milk packaging

First Europe-wide life-cycle assessment for UHT milk packaging

IFEU analysis compares environmental impacts of HDPE, PET and carton packs for UHT milk: carton packs have a significantly better environmental profile − particularly with respect to CO2 emission, use of fossil resources and consumption of primary energy.