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Articles by Robert M. Lilienfeld

Green thoughts: Earth Week and 'eco-glibberish'

April 24, 2012

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

One thing I’ve learned over the past 18 years covering packaging sustainability is that you can’t look at just the package.

Green Thoughts: Taking the pulse of sustainability

March 20, 2012

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

The ramifications of a shift in the retail landscape and in the rising cost of goods from China.

Green Thoughts: Revolutionizing our approach to sustainable packaging

January 31, 2012

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

Increasing the odds that packaged products move in the right direction.

Green Thoughts: Be careful what you wish for

November 17, 2011

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

A lawsuit over biodegradable bottle claims is a reminder of the benefit of federal standards.

Green Thoughts: Applying Maslow's Hierarchy to sustainable packaging

November 7, 2011

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

Packaging = food = survival.

Green Thoughts on science run amok

September 8, 2011

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

Be wary and wiser when confronted with LCA study results.

Green Thoughts on sustainable packaging: Physics or psychology?

May 11, 2011

By Robert M. Lilienfeld

Too narrow of a focus on sustainable packaging can be troublesome for these three reasons.

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