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plain packaging can reduce cigarette seeking response by 10 study pkbr staff writer

12 Feb 2015
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a recent research has revealed that plain tobacco packaging has the potential to reduce the likelihood of smokers seeking to obtain cigarettes by almost 10 compared to branded packs.the universities of exeter and bristol released the findings in the midst of an ongoing debate over whether a new law introducing plain cigarette packaging in england and wales would be introduced in 2016.ministers had said last month that following a series of public consultations, mps would be asked to vote on the plan before the general elections in may.the university of exeter said that as a part of the expe

south pacific to upgrade miami processing operations with map technology pkbr staff writer

12 Feb 2015
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us seafood importer south pacific specialties is upgrading its miami processing operations with modified atmosphere packaging map technology amid vertical integration push in south america and asia.the company also expects to strengthen the sales of swordfish, tuna and mahi mahi from vertical integration partnerships, reports undercurrent news, with extra map production capacity at the building it currently leases by early next month.south pacific operations vice president gabriel holch said that the company can handle more oxygen reducing packing capabilities once it relocates to the new p

global closure systems to present closures at packaging innovations 2015 pkbr staff writer

12 Feb 2015
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global closure systems will showcase its portfolio of closures at packaging innovations 2015, which is scheduled to be held in birmingham, england, from 2526 february.the company will exhibit its portfolio of standard as well as bespoke closure solutions and dispensing systems for the beverage, food, household, health care, personal care and wine &amp spirits markets.gcs provides key products including childresistant closures, valve dispensing closures, wide mouth closures, beverage sports caps and nonrefillable fitments in the uk.with 21 production sites located in 13 countries around

loral, avery dennison collaborating to reduce environmental impact of labels

11 Feb 2015
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l&rsquoor&eacuteal americas&nbspand&nbspavery dennison&nbsphave joined forces to identify and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging labels throughout the entire label lifecycle.the collaboration has already produced a comprehensive avery dennison greenprint&trade&nbspassessment showing how thinner label materials can reduce environmental impacts.

packaging innovations 2015 parkside hosts women in packaging launch

11 Feb 2015
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a new organisation to connect, support and recognise female employees in the packaging industry is being launched by two leading women from the sector.joanna stephenson pic former vice president of linpac packaging and now managing director of phd marketing and and debbie waldronhoines of avanttout, formerly general manager of ds smith pre print and currently executive director of efia the european flexographic industry association have joined forces to develop the new initiative.the initiative is being launched at the packaging innovations show at birmingham nec on 26 february at 12.00 at

elplast launches their innovative powder resistant zippers at packaging innovations, birmingham

11 Feb 2015
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10 feb 2015elplast launches their innovative powder resistant zippers at packaging innovations, birminghamelplast, the manufacturer of the elzip brand line of premium press to close zippers, is introducing its new line of elzip powder proof press to close zippers at packaging innovations february, 25 26.

sustainability in the built environment the bible to green engineering cradle to cradle

10 Feb 2015
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how can humans as a whole help the stride toward the greater goal of an ultimate sustainable future is there a common philosophy behind the goals of the sustainability movementcradle to cradle is an informational novel written by william mcdonough and michael braungart. it is an extremely influential book within the field of green engineering. i feel that the book is highly optimistic with respect to energy and waste reduction and the concept of sustainability in general.