New household goods review: green growth in the household

Manufacturers are responding to a growing consumer concern for environmental issues with the launch of various household products touted as having green benefits. These include a biodegradable kitchen bag for food leftovers, and organic laundry sheets put in the washing machine in place of powder or liquid, as reported on Productscan Online.

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New household goods review: lunchtimes get green makeover

Saving money and being kinder to the environment are two key concerns for consumers today. This month's look at new household goods launches finds a number of products that are designed to be economical, such as a 2-in-1 paper towel and napkin product, and a six-ply toilet roll. Meanwhile, the Fresh Snack Pack aims to appeal to green packed lunch makers with its reusable bag design.

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New household products review: writing on the wall for creepy crawlies

Japan continues to innovate in the insecticide category, as shown by the two products which lead this month's summary of the latest novel launches from the household goods industry. Another notable launch sees a potential shakeup in laundry detergent packaging, with one producer looking beyond conventional plastic bottles to more eco-friendly alternatives.

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New household products: new ideas up in flames

Manufacturers hope to excite the world of kitchen cleaning and storage aids by adding some novel elements to their products. Among other introductions, Productscan Online reports on a broom designed to clean both floor and ceiling and a collapsible, space saving container. A more lavish product, the Skcandle, produces body oil as it burns; this is an unusual development in candle production.

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New personal care products review: soap sees black future

This month's look at the latest innovative launches in the personal care industry highlights developments in the bar soap segment. One manufacturer sees potential in a locally sourced mineral that is touted to have deodorizing benefits as well as imparting an unusual color, while another is taking a page from the food and drink sector with its focus on fresh fruit and vegetable ingredients.

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Pack-Track Innovation of the Month: it's HiPP to be eco-friendly

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PLA Functional Innovation of the Month: weight loss supplement turns to chili

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PLA Innovation of the Week: a new type of Advent calendar for beer lovers

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