Category: Packaging
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McDonald’s franchisee adopts biobased barrier coating for fast food packs
McDonald’s franchisee adopts biobased barrier coating for fast food packs
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New Labeling Standards to Determine What Packaging is Compostable (Washington)
New Labeling Standards to Determine What Packaging is Compostable
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Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
Can Seaweed Solve the Beauty Industry’s Plastic Problem?
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Virospack partners with Rezemo and BrightSideUp to deliver more sustainable packaging and upcycling solutions
Virospack partners with Rezemo and BrightSideUp to deliver more sustainable packaging and upcycling solutions
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Japan Seeks Public Comments for the Amendment of Positive List of Synthetic Resin Used for Food Apparatus Containers and Packaging
Japan Seeks Public Comments for the Amendment of Positive List of Synthetic Resin Used for Food Apparatus Containers and Packaging
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Vikings and Goddesses adopts compostable packaging
Vikings and Goddesses adopts compostable packaging
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Palladium application in the production of biodegradable packaging will help improve Japan’s environment
Palladium application in the production of biodegradable packaging will help improve Japan’s environment
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Chespa, Asahi Photoproducts and Esko partner on high-quality compostable packaging for food products
Chespa, Asahi Photoproducts and Esko partner on high-quality compostable packaging for food products
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Compostable packaging exemption in Ontario Blue Box overhaul criticized as a ‘loophole’
Compostable packaging exemption in Ontario Blue Box overhaul criticized as a ‘loophole’
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Can Avocado Waste Transform the Future of Packaging?
Can Avocado Waste Transform the Future of Packaging?
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KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
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Pedalium murex plant-based bioplasticizer reinforced polylactic acid films: A promising approach for biodegradable fruit packaging applications
Pedalium murex plant-based bioplasticizer reinforced polylactic acid films: A promising approach for biodegradable fruit packaging applications
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Integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of PP/PBAT-modified atmosphere packaging for the preservation of Allium mongolicum Regel
Integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis reveals the molecular mechanism of PP/PBAT-modified atmosphere packaging for the preservation of Allium mongolicum Regel
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Biotemplated fabrication of N/O co-doped porous carbon confined spinel NiFe2O4 heterostructured mimetics for triple-mode sensing of antioxidants and ameliorating packaging properties
Biotemplated fabrication of N/O co-doped porous carbon confined spinel NiFe2O4 heterostructured mimetics for triple-mode sensing of antioxidants and ameliorating packaging properties
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Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
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Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
Bosk Bioproducts to Unveil Bioplastic Jar Made with ‘Regen’
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Parkside partners with Beavertown Brewery, SMUG crisps, and CALM for Open Up mental health campaign
Parkside partners with Beavertown Brewery, SMUG crisps, and CALM for Open Up mental health campaign
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EU Finalizes New Rules for Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction
EU Finalizes New Rules for Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction
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Dow, Henkel and Kraton Jointly Drive Sustainability in North American Consumer Goods Industry
Dow, Henkel and Kraton Jointly Drive Sustainability in North American Consumer Goods Industry
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Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in US Organic Compost?
Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in US Organic Compost?
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Novolex Announces Strategic Investment in Reusable Packaging Innovator OZZI (FREE)
Eco-Products business unit will expand offering to include reusable products and collection systems as part of deal. This is a FREE article
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‘Balik Scientist’ creates bioplastic packaging from plant waste
‘Balik Scientist’ creates bioplastic packaging from plant waste
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Faba beans used to make plant-based wrap that also keeps food fresh for longer
Faba beans used to make plant-based wrap that also keeps food fresh for longer
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Eastman, Sealed Air partner to develop certified compostable protein trays as an alternative to polystyrene trays
Eastman, Sealed Air partner to develop certified compostable protein trays as an alternative to polystyrene trays
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DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea
DAVIDsTEA launches compostable packaging for Garden to Cup tea
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The promise and potential of hemp bioplastic packaging
The promise and potential of hemp bioplastic packaging
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Better Earth introduces compostable catering trays
Better Earth introduces compostable catering trays
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Terravive rolls out next wave of compostable food-service products
Terravive rolls out next wave of compostable food-service products
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Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America
Does Compostable Packaging Actually Break Down? Composting Consortium Reveals Groundbreaking Findings from Largest Field Test in North America
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CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging
CJ Biomaterials Introduces Two Revolutionary PHACT™ PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging
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Sabert launches compostable protein and produce trays
Sabert launches compostable protein and produce trays
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Berry Group achieves 86% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging
Berry Group achieves 86% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging
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Kari-Out® Launches First Ever Compostable Condiment Packet
Kari-Out® Launches First Ever Compostable Condiment Packet
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EarthChoice at the center of social media controversy
EarthChoice at the center of social media controversy
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The environmental impacts of reusable rice packaging
The environmental impacts of reusable rice packaging: An extended comparative life cycle assessment
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10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability
10 New Biodegradable Packaging Solutions Advancing Sustainability
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Green Science Alliance Develops Nail Polish Bottle Lid, Gel Nail Container, Cosmetic Container from Plant and Bamboo Charcoal (Biochar) based Materials
Green Science Alliance Developed Nail Polish Bottle Lid, Gel Nail Container, Cosmetic Container from Plant and Bamboo Charcoal (Biochar) based Materials
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German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
German company makes biodegradable fruit and vegetable net packaging
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Uganda Plastics manufacturer plans shift to bio-degradable packaging
Uganda Plastics manufacturer plans shift to bio-degradable packaging
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China: National Food Safety Standards Released
China: National Food Safety Standards Released
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Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging
Fedrigoni brings new self-adhesive material for compostable packaging
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Cruz Foam is making bio-based alternative packaging for the massive e-commerce market
Cruz Foam is making bio-based alternative packaging for the massive e-commerce market
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Dongsung Chemical Develops Korea’s First Biodegradable Bead Foam As An Alternative To Styrofoam
Dongsung Chemical Develops Korea’s First Biodegradable Bead Foam As An Alternative To Styrofoam
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How Single-Use Bioplastics are Making Inroads in the Food Packaging Industry
How Single-Use Bioplastics are Making Inroads in the Food Packaging Industry
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Advanced technologies in biodegradable packaging using intelligent sensing to fight food waste
Advanced technologies in biodegradable packaging using intelligent sensing to fight food waste
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Food Packaging: Migration, Toxicity, and Management Strategies
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Food Packaging: Migration, Toxicity, and Management Strategies
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Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Paper Bags and Sandwich Wraps (FREE)
Ideal for supermarkets, restaurants and bakeries, the new products include a variety of BPI-Certified bags and wraps with no-added PFAS. This is a FREE article
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Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
Indian researchers get patent for biodegradable food packaging film
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New Host Defense MycoBrew Packets Commercially Compostable
Host Defense® MycoBrew® Packets are BPI Certified Commercially Compostable!
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EU Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU
Packaging: Council and Parliament strike a deal to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU
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Linden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packaging
Linden-based mucilage biodegradable films: A green perspective on functional and sustainable food packaging
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A state-of-the-art review of multilayer packaging recycling: Challenges, alternatives, and outlook
A state-of-the-art review of multilayer packaging recycling: Challenges, alternatives, and outlook
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California Attorney General supports rules to reduce Federal purchases of SUP packaging
California Attorney General supports rules to recuce Federal purchases of SUP packaging
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Starbucks Global Impact Report 2023
Starbucks adds 3 new 2030 sustainability goals for packaging
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P&G settles plastics recyclability claims lawsuit in the Philippines
P&G, consumers in false recyclable label ads, dangerous plastic complaint sign mediation agreement
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EU PPWR is not compatible with EU law
Well, one must not have a rocket science degree to realise that recent EU legislation on plastic waste management is not what we call ‘good governance’. There are discrepancies between EU legislation and field reality / available technologies; and the European Commission doesn’t even follow their own rules.
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Challenges of compostable packaging in New Zealand
Compostable packaging has its appeal in eco-friendliness.
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Formulating PBS/PLA/PBAT blends for biodegradable, compostable packaging
Formulating PBS/PLA/PBAT blends for biodegradable, compostable packaging: The crucial roles of PBS content and reactive extrusion
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Biodegradable bio-based packaging for food, pharmaceuticals and clothing
In the plastics sector, developing biodegradable bio-based plastics is vital for implementing a circular economy. The CBE JU-funded USABLE PACKAGING project has produced a portfolio of high-performance, biodegradable and recyclable bio-based plastic packaging products, the manufacture of which does not divert resources away from the food chain.
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Plant waste for adhesives and packaging with mechanochemistry
The management and treatment of lignocellulosic waste, i.e. plant waste from agriculture and forestry, is a major issue due to the large volume generated in the agri-food, wood and furniture sectors. The most common method currently in use is landfill, which is not sustainable in the long term and has negative environmental and health impacts.
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NGO campaign against unnecessary plastic packaging in Belgian supermarkets
NGOs ask to report excess plastic packaging to Fost Plus who will contact the company to inquire
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Spain reduces fee for compostable packaging
Ecoembes, the EPR scheme managing packaging in Spain, has announced a significant reduction in fees for compostable packaging.
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Uber Eats Australia encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for sustainable packaging
Uber Eats Australia and Planet Ark are encouraging restaurants to ditch plastic for more sustainable packaging. To engage businesses and consumers on the importance of sustainable packaging, Uber Eats has created a range of incentives and educational materials in collaboration with Planet Ark.
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How bananas can be used to fight the plastic waste crisis
Biodegradable packaging films from banana peel fiber
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What happens to compostable plastics in China?
In response to a 2020 Chinese government Opinion banning non-biodegradable SUPs, restaurants, beverage companies, and food packaging companies turned to biodegradable plastics.
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Is compostable packaging any better than single-use plastic?
It’s made from plants, but it’s still designed to be thrown away. Here’s what it really means when your chip packet says it’s compostable.
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Facing the Dirty Truths of Cannabis Packaging
Some cannabis markets see as much as 70 grams of packaging per single gram of actual flower.
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We have to be very careful with biomaterials in beauty packaging says Albéa (Video)
Biomaterials are not inherently superior to fossil-based materials
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Sway Raises $5 Million for Seaweed-Based Packaging Innovation
Sway Unveils First Scalable Seaweed-Based Plastic Packaging Alternative
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Fresh Harvest goes for bioplastic packaging
Organic food delivery service Fresh Harvest supplements its reusable packaging with new compostable produce film that is also used to fertilize its crops at its end of life.
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CJ Biomaterials semi crystalline PHA approved for US food contact materials
CJ Biomaterials’ Semi-Crystalline Polyhydroxyalkanoate (scPHA) Added to FDA’s Inventory of Food Contact Substances
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Rabobank Plastic Packaging Report 2024
The packaging industry is making efforts to replace plastic, but paper is not the easy solution consumers perceive
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Sealedair Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray
SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024
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Sprite tests label-less bottles to aid recycling
Sprite goes label-less in trial to aid recycling
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CJ Biomaterials Expands Consumer Application for Patented PHA Technology to a New Food Product
South Korea’s leading convenience store chain, CU, launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA
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CJ Olive Young goes PHA packaging
CJ Olive Young adopts biodegradable plastic material for instant delivery product packaging
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Packaging innovations for sustainable shipping and distribution
Packaging innovations for sustainable shipping and distribution (Economic Times)
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Paptic raises €27.5M for wood-based fiber flexible packaging
Paptic successfully closed the 2023 growth financing round; EUR 27.5 million was raised to accelerate global growth and ability to serve global customers
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Dubai Municipality launches plastic packaging initiative
Dubai Municipality launches initiative to collect and recycle 3 million plastic packaging
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Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer
The gum, and its modified forms, can find use as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in food and drug industries
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M&Ms Canada makes bold statement about new packaging
M&Ms is taking us for imbeciles or they know something that we don’t.
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Fungus Makes Plastic Packaging Protective And Recyclable
Startup grows fungi on top of industrial organic waste, leading to biomaterials that replace chemical additives in plastic packaging.
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Closed Loop Partners and US Plastics Pact publish report on reusable packaging systems
Closed Loop Partners and the U.S. Plastics Pact Release First-of-Its-Kind Report on Insights from Customers Engaging with Reusable Packaging Systems in the U.S.
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US kid campaigning against plastic
It can hurt the industry when kids get involved in the war on plastics
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India, cricket, celebrities, product placement and biodegradable packaging
Biodegradable packaging is a hot topic in India to the point that celebrities are being criticised for endorsing products sold in non-biodegradable packaging.
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South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
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Ann Harbor (Michigan) says no to compostable plastic packaging
Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules
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Woamy launches its first biofoam product for plastic-free packaging with Paptic and Secto Design
Woamy, Secto Design, and Paptic, are collaborating to transform the lighting industry’s packaging standards. The redesigned packaging is recyclable and aligns with the principles of the circular economy.
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Important update for compostable packaging in Spain
Important update for compostable packaging in Spain
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Menzies Aviation to switch to biodegradable wrapping for cargo operations
Menzies to switch to biodegradable wrapping for cargo operations
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Over 100 associations warn PPWR could unravel the Single Market
Over 100 associations warn current PPWR approach risks unravelling the Single Market and setting the clock back on the Green Deal
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We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis: EU Commissioner Sinkevičius (Video)
EU commissioner Sinkevičius seems to be making a U-turn on recycling; however, the EU commission should have known this before coming up with the EU SUPD.
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New PVA/GG bioplastics with guava and chickpea extracts for food packaging
New polyvinyl alcohol/gellan gum-based bioplastics with guava and chickpea extracts for food packaging
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Detpak launches packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
Packaging solutions company Detpak has become the first Australian business to release a broad range of compostable, No-Added PFAS sugarcane plates, bowls and containers called Vanguard®.
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