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Innovations in Plastic Packaging Help Lighten Environmental Footprint

Innovations in plastic packaging frequently help reduce the amount of materials used to package food and everyday products. This often results in lighter packaging, less fuel to transport products, reduced use of natural resources, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, less waste—a lighter environmental footprint. Here are some examples: Ecolean Liquid Packaging: These plastic pouches used for…

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Plastics Helps the Medicine Go Down

Allergies. Flu. Injuries. Medical conditions. Many of these result in trips to the pharmacy where patients today may find innovative new medication packaging that helps ensure accurate dosage, prevent tampering and make med management easier. Dosing in the Digital Age Internet-linked GlowCaps™ fit onto popular prescription bottles — the plastic cap is fitted with a…

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Plastics Make it PossibleSM at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen

Plastics Make it Possible participated in the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen to showcase how plastics provide innovative, superior solutions for food storage, cooking, wine enjoyment, entertaining and kitchen organization.

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Entertaining with Plastics: Guest Blog

Whether adding pizzazz to the party with colorful, shatter-resistant margarita glasses, readying the wine with a plastic aerator, or packing the picnic basket with resealable plastic storage containers, innovations in plastics can help you to enjoy eating and entertaining outside – all summer long. Aside from those great outdoor parties, summer is also the unofficial…

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Top Ten Tips on Packaging Your Leftovers

According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 99 percent of all holiday meals generate leftovers. Wrapping food properly in air-tight plastic containers can extend the life of your favorite holiday dishes. Follow these simple food packaging and storage tips to make the most of your holiday leftovers. • To prolong freshness, contain and store foods…

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Chicken Tortilla and Taco Soups from Holly Clegg — A Great Way to Spice Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Chicken Tortilla Soup Try this short-cut version of one of our favorites—pick up rotisserie chicken for time saver. Serve with tortilla strips, chopped avocado, and shredded reduced fat Mexican blend cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch slices 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6…

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The Nose Knows: Most Americans Rely on “Sniff Test”

[News Release] Plastics Makes it PossibleSM Unveils Surprising Information About American’s Food Storage Habits ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2009) Have you ever smelled food in your refrigerator to check if it’s still good before eating? While it’s not very scientific, it’s something that 90 percent of Americans do. And, if you’re a woman, you are…

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