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Sustainability/environmentalArticles address source reduction, recyclability, and recycled-content materials employed in pharmaceutical and medical device packaging, with updates on the implications of Walmart's packaging scorecard.Biodegradable blister filmBilcare Research Inc., manufacturer of blister packaging, has launched ECOmply™, an eco-friendly blister combining the demands of biodegradability and product protection stability. ECOmply blends standard PVC film with a special additive that makes it biodegradable. The result is PVC-level... Flexible films, lidding and foils | May 9, 2012 Boston Scientific boxes savings by producing shippers on demandThe company's Netherlands distribution center reduces freight and corrugated inventory costs with three converting machines that provide a four-month return on investment.... Case erecting and packing | May 7, 2012 Clinical sacks for transporting hazardous wasteCromwell Polythene is re-launching its clinical waste sacks range, making extensive use of star seal technology to maximize carrying capacity, while optimizing leak resistance. The new range includes yellow sacks for transporting hazardous waste for incineration, orange sacks for... Bags/Pouches | April 25, 2012 Kimberly-Clark Professional expands recycling initiativeCompany expects cleanroom and laboratory garment collections to exceed 350,000 lb in coming months.... Sustainability/environmental | April 24, 2012 Enviro-Ice gel pack with biodegradable filmCryopak's Enviro-Ice™ is a re-usable gel pack with a biodegradable film. Lasting longer than ice, the refrigerant gel is designed to protect product from freezing or overheating. "The Enviro-Ice™ Film has the ability to fully biodegrade when disposed of... Sustainability/environmental | April 12, 2012 Specimen shipping systemBioSystem™ shipping system is designed specifically for biological samples, to further enhance the company's global biological logistics services. Leveraging its global experience in clinical specimens transport, the company designed a system with technology for prolonged temperature control while also... Distribution, package testing, cold chain | March 28, 2012 Grant issued to study sheep's wool for packaging and shipping vaccinesTo combat growing vaccine waste, a U.K. government initiative reportedly will back R&D of sheep's wool packaging for pharmaceuticals.... Distribution, package testing, cold chain | March 19, 2012 Recyclability, sustainability gain momentum at HealthPack 2012Growing hospital waste is addressed in at least three different sessions at the Albuquerque event.... Sustainability/environmental | March 14, 2012 Cardinal Health introduces surgical glove half-fold packagesModified packaging reduces waste, maximizes storage space, and demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability.... Sustainability/environmental | February 22, 2012 Thermoformed tray enables crop waste-based packagingDesign of new thermoformed ‘grow trays’ enables optimized manufacturing of coolers made from Ecovative’s mushroom-root and crop-waste packaging material.... Sustainability/environmental | January 12, 2012 2012-A year of exceptional packaging opportunitiesSix trends and drivers will shape packaging agendas in 2012, according to Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions.... Structural and graphics package design | January 9, 2012 Hand sanitizer packaging designed with environment in mindHand-sanitizer dispensing system employs refill packs made from recyclable PET that uses 30% less material than HDPE; pumps are removable for recycling.... Sustainability/environmental | December 14, 2011 Package design helps Help Remedies launch into national distributionPackaging helps convey this pharmaceutical firm's call to use fewer meds and simplify over-the-counter drug products.... Pharmaceuticals and biologics | December 7, 2011 Science of aromatherapy conveyed through color, texture, numbersA sensory experience is the object of meticulously crafted packaging for a line of premium-quality, therapeutic-grade pre-blended essential oils introduced by 21 Drops. The brand-created by founder, owner, and chief product officer Cary Caster-was launched just over a year... Structural and graphics package design | December 6, 2011 Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012 Scheduled for April 3-5 in HoustonSummit Media Group's Greener Package and AIChE's Institute for Sustainability will produce Sustainable Packaging Symposium 2012 in Houston, Texas, April 3-5. Meghan Statz, Director of Sustainability for the Grocery Manufacturers Association, will co-chair this year's program.... Sustainability/environmental | November 21, 2011 Reckitt Benckiser releases 2010 sustainability reportCarbon 20 program achievements are ahead of schedule; reduced packaging part of the company's plan.... Sustainability/environmental | October 20, 2011 Packaging powers P&G's sustainability plansThe CPG releases its 13th Annual Sustainability Report, with packaging changes and material reductions playing an important role in near and short-term goals.... Sustainability/environmental | October 18, 2011 Merck announces its 2010 global corporate responsibility reportSustainability is one of our areas of focus Merck identifies as critical to its business.... Sustainability/environmental | October 5, 2011 Robotic carton/case loaderCartoning | August 18, 2011 Depot system makes reusable cold chain shipping smart and greenInnovative temperature-critical shipping system wins two 2011 Greener Package Awards. Intelligent Thermal Solutions, LLC, Kingsville, TX, has been named a winner of two 2011 Greener Package Awards in the Secondary/Large-Format Packaging category: Environmental Impact and Innovator of the Year. Its... Sustainability/environmental | July 29, 2011 * indicates a sponsored article that was submitted directly to this Web site by the supplier, and was not handled by the Healthcare Packaging editorial staff. Healthcare Packaging may share your contact information with our sponsors, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. Healthcare Packaging will not share your information with a sponsor whose content you have not reviewed. |
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