SUSTAINABILITY NEWS & EVENTS: NOTEWORTHY ITEMS GLEANED FROM WORLD NEWS

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Ten brands of wine have joined together to promote the environmental benefits of bag-in-box packaging. These brands are shipping their products in a new Better Wines, Better World recyclable craft box: Graphics highlight environmental benefits. According to the Better Wines, Better World website the bag-in-box wine packaging offers a 55% reduction in carbon footprint and 85% less landfill waste than traditional glass wine bottles. The group says the package's vacuum seal keeps wine fresh for weeks after the first glass is poured. Read more at betterwines betterworld.com.rnOver the next year, Sakar International, Inc. will introduce a range of earth-friendly consumer electronics and packaging under the Eco Trends trademark. The packaging will consist of both recycled plastic and paper and be printed with eco-friendly inks and dyes.