Beyond plastic: Cutting the carbon footprint of packaging

Editor's note: The following is a guest feature written by Dr Trefor Owen, scientist with plastic packaging manufacturer Sharp Interpack: With the Copenhagen Climate Change summit dominating the headlines, we are all reminded of our impact on the environment -- our carbon footprint as individuals and businesses. The packaging industry is among the popular culprits. But it…

ByThe Global ViewDecember 10, 20092Comments

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Music industry aims for packaging emissions cuts

The UK's major record labels have signed off on a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from CD packaging by 10 percent this year, according to consulting firm Arup. Arup's recommendations were commissioned by Julie's Bicycle, an organisation that seeks to reduce carbon emissions within the music industry. The consultancy concluded that one of the industry's…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 16, 20090Comments

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Wal-Mart demands more green suppliers in China

If Greenbang suddenly found herself 50 feet tall, she'd probably spend all day crushing cars like they were ants, and peering in the windows of towerblocks. Possibly striding across the English Channel for tea in France when things got a little boring. However, other giants want to use their powers for good. Take Wal-Mart for example,…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 17, 20080Comments

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Beyond plastic: Cutting the carbon footprint of packaging

Music industry aims for packaging emissions cuts

Wal-Mart demands more green suppliers in China

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