Abstract: A first memory (1203) has environmental-impact information stored therein regarding at least the provision of specific packaging materials, use of specific packaging materials, and post-use processing of specific packaging materials. A second memory (1204) has packaging information stored therein. A computer (1201) having access to these memories processes (104) the packaging information as a function, at least in part, of the environmental-impact information to calculate a single corresponding value to represent a score as pertains to the overall environmental impact of the packaging. This single corresponding value is then presented (105) to a user. A user interface (1206) will permit a user to enter the aforementioned packaging information and/or to receive the aforementioned single corresponding value. An optional third memory (1205) can store at least one weighting factor as pertains to environmental impact that can be used when calculating the value.

Abstract: A reclosable food package is provided for packaging and displaying a foodstuff, such as a shingled stack of sliced bacon, in a highly visible manner, including a generally rigid tray member for receiving a foodstuff, a flexible film for covering the foodstuff and adjacent tray base areas uncovered by the foodstuff in a vacuum sealed manner, and a generally rigid lid member that manually reclosably attaches to the tray member, where at least one of the tray member and lid member is transparent.

Abstract: A blow-molded polymeric container having an enlarged annular neck and a spout integrally molded on at least one side wall beneath the neck. The neck defines a mouth opening which is offset from a vertical axis in the direction of the spout.