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INK on Paper Webinar

February 11, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern (11:00 a.m. – Noon Pacific)
Ink isn’t just a pretty color anymore; it can be the chance to add scent or even texture to your print project. And to many, ink is Read more »

Natralock Easing “Wrap Rage”

MeadWestvaco (MWV) is now working with consumer electronics industry’s leading manufacturers like SanDisk, Lexar and others to convert packaging in retail stores worldwide from clamshells to its Natralock product.
“Consumers have been clear about their dislike for clamshells, and Natralock Read more »

Royal Metallics Puts on Some Weight

Wausau Paper has released a new swatchbook since increasing its Royal Metallics’ Text weight from 70 lbs. to 80 lbs.
The new Text weight offers more design choices; accommodates heavier ink coverage without bleed-through; supports embossing, diecutting, perforating, folding and Read more »

 

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The Secret Life of Sustainability

By Sabine Lenz

“At [insert corporate name here], we see sustainability as one of the most important opportunities for both the future of our business and the future of our world.”

papertipThis quote is actually from Walmart, but could just as well be from any number of companies today. The retail giant is pushing its sustainability initiatives and creating some sizable pressure on its suppliers here and abroad to get with the program.

The company created a short video called “The Secret Life of Sour Cream” that explains what Walmart and the businesses producing the sour cream are doing to make it a more sustainable product. Read more »>