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sustainability

A green flash in the pan?

November 8, 2010
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Has the economy changed your thinking towards green, eco-friendly packaging and other products? It seems that being green for many industrial suppliers was a just flash in the pan.

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The Perfect Packaging

November 2, 2010
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Nature after all provides us with the perfect package… but so does the good ol’ USA. In fact customers are demanding more and more USA products.

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California Cans Plastic Bag Ban

September 20, 2010
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On August 31, 2010, the California State Senate rejected the proposal banning single-use plastic bags. It would have been the first statewide ban on plastic bags in the U.S.

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Reusable Bags – A Health Risk?

September 7, 2010
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As consumers we’ve been eco-arm-twisted into using reusable bags. So now what is this about health risks? And how can we make heads or tails of all the conflicting info in the Reusable vs. Plastic vs. Cotton Bag Controversy?

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Green Packaging Group

August 16, 2010
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Not only do we know these products to be green as advertised, but we also know the 4 core people who are the catalysts behind their products.

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What are Sinamay, Abaca & Cacao Used for in Sustainable Retail Packaging?

August 16, 2010
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Any time we reuse or recycle a product we are keeping trash out of landfills and helping to protect our earth. Another way to be a good steward of our beautiful planet is to use plant material that can be renewed.

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Plastic Bags made from Shellfish.

July 28, 2010
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Nashville Wraps has been selling PE bags containing up to 15% carbonate for years. It is an industry-wide standard and has been for as long as we can remember.

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Eco-Friendly Jewelry & Packaging Accessories

May 14, 2010
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When you tie them on your package, they not only serve as the nametag but the lucky person who gets the gift can use them as a fashion statement. Talk about sustainable!

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100% Recycled Packaging for Eco-Friendly Stores With Style

April 19, 2010
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Everything in this picture is either 100% recycled or made from 100% natural fibers. Who says eco-friendly has to be boring?

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Expo West – 50,000 Retailers Looking for Natural Products

March 29, 2010
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Because of the scale and level of interest in Natural products it should be a clarion call to retailers of all sizes and market segments because the consumer is becoming much more eco-conscious and the trend is increasing.

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