Resources

Type of thermoplastic polyester and a leading recyclable plastic material
Links: National Association for PET Container Resources, PETCore, The Council for PET Bottle Recycling

The following articles are available in PDF format and require Acrobat Reader or PDF compatible software for viewing:

"Sustainable PET film forms "tented-blister' three-pack"
Written in September 2007 by Judy Rice Packaging World.

"Smartcycle Offers a Better Alternative to Plastic Packaging"
Written in September 2007 by Kara DiCamillo, Newport, RI.

"Sustainable Films: Microsoft maps road to success with recycled PET"
Written in June 2007 by Packaging Digest.

"Economy Begins With Eco"
Written in December 2006 by BusinessWeek.com.

"Case Study: SmartCycle PET Clamshells"
Written in October 2006 by Sustainable Packaging Coalition.

"Sustainability brings environmental, social, and economic opportunities"
Written in October 2006 by Packaging World.

"Meeting Sustainability Goals Using Thermoformed Packaging"
Written in September 2005 by Michael Brown.

"Meeting Sustainability Goals and Environmental Mandates Using Thermoformed Packaging"
Written in December 2004 by Michael Brown for the Global Plastics Environmental Conference, 2005.

"Seagate's Seashell Honored with Ameristar Award"
Press Release: Ameristar Award, Institute of Packaging Professionals, September 2000

"Reusable PVC Clamshells Short-Circuit Waste for Lucent"
Published in Packaging World, February 1998.

"Extra-Long Trays Handle Catheter Curves"
Published in Packaging Digest, October 1993.

"One Material is Winner for One Film"
Published by Packaging Digest, June 1992.

"Schick Champions Its Tracer Razor"
Published in Packaging Digest, March 1991.

"Design Considerations in Thermoformed Packaging"
Written by Michael Brown, this article was published by the Journal of Packaging Technology, March 1990.

"Using Plastics to Add Value, Not Cost"
Published in Medical Product Manufacturing News.

"Quality Control in the Global Supply Chain.pdf"
April, 2008

"Meeting Sustainability Goals Using Thermoformed Packaging"
November, 2005

"Meeting Sustainability Goals and Environmental Mandates Using Thermoformed Packaging"
Global Plastics Environmental Conference - Creating Sustainability for the Environment - February, 2005

Packaging 2.0 founder Michael Brown has 20 years experience in the thermoformed packaging industry as a Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Ivex Packaging Corporation and Crystal Thermoplastics Inc.

As an established expert in innovative packaging he has provided the leadership to take visionary packaging concepts from planning to successful execution.