Abstract: A package includes a lid with a peel initiator portion and a remaining portion. The package further includes a tray. The tray includes a rigid component and a liner component including a liner-flange portion. The package further includes an adhered area which includes a seal between the peel initiator portion and the liner component. A lid-flange portion includes the peel initiator portion and the remaining portion. The adhered area includes the lid-flange portion of the peel initiator portion and the liner-flange portion. Further, the adhered area includes 90 percent or less of an area of the peel initiator portion.

Abstract: A thermoformable multilayer film includes a first film including a first thermoformable polymer and a second film that includes a first dissolvable layer and a first barrier layer. The thermoformable polymer includes a density from 0.88 g/cm3 to 1.40 g/cm3, the first dissolvable layer includes a saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer, the first barrier layer includes a barrier polymer, the first film includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface includes an exposed surface of the thermoformable multilayer film, and the first dissolvable layer is positioned between the second surface and the first barrier layer.

Abstract: Provided are methods for measuring residual amount of product remaining on a plastic product package for qualification of entry into a recycling program, the method including: determining whether a residual amount of product from the plastic product package is less than a qualifying amount for entry into the recycling program, where the plastic product package comprises a plastic package and the amount of residual product.

Abstract: A bag includes a header, a body, a seal positioned between the header and the body, and an integral handle. The integral handle includes a central portion, a first end portion including a first end first branch and a first end second branch, and a second end portion including a second end first branch and a second end second branch. The header includes a top end generally opposing the seal. The handle is positioned between the top end and the seal. The handle is perforated, scored or cut. The first end portion and the second end portion are located at each end of the central portion.

Abstract: A formed article includes a rigid film, a liner film, and a cavity. The rigid film includes a thickness and a line of weakness. The rigid film and the liner film are joined to each other. Further, the line of weakness is positioned in the cavity. The formed article is configured to facilitate separation (e.g., peeling) of the rigid film from the liner film.