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- Flexible Packaging | Biodegradables Are From Mars
- (Flexpack)
- February 06, 2017, Back in 2010, Mars Chocolate Europe and Eurasia had a vision for a special packaging solution for its Mars and Snickers chocolate products. Back in 2010, Mars Chocolate Europe and Eurasia had a vision ...
- Plastics Recycling and Sustainability
- (Trends/Management)
- June 24, 2014, ... company is participating in Marine Clean, a European project sponsored by CIP Eco-Innovation Program, in which marine debris removal is reportedly preventing further litter entry. Comprising a biodegradable ...
- Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics
- (Substrates)
- December 10, 2013, ... a new study entitled World Bioplastics, in which the group predicts global demand for biobased and biodegradable plastics will rise 19%/yr to 960,000 metric tons in 2017. The bioplastics industry, while ...
- Eco-One Plastic Additives To Be Used for Food Service Containers
- (Green Converting)
- July 27, 2011, ... Corp., a leading supplier of foodservice packaging and containers, as well as rigid plastic containers. Letica will incorporate the Eco-One additive to make biodegradable plastic cold beverage cups ...
- Europe Faces Plastic Bag Bans
- (Yo's Yarns)
- June 21, 2011, ... is not capable to guarantee a proper disposal- and recycling system. With the exclusive permission of so-called biodegradable materials, the message to the population is: “Go on as you did before, just ...
- Degradable Plastics Trending Positive
- (Trends/Management)
- November 30, 2010, ... is showing positive trends driven by continuing interest in environmental issues as well as the increasing availability of biodegradable plastics. These conclusions are from a new report by The Freedonia ...
- Taghleef Industries Enters Bioplastic Market
- (News | New Products)
- April 15, 2010, ... made from 100% renewable resources. The PLA film can be disposed in an industrial composting facility as it is biodegradable and compostable, according to European standard EN13432, and is said to convert ...
- Renewable Bioplastic Biodegrades
- (News Eclips)
- August 10, 2009, ... of petroleum-based resins, biobased bioplastic is biodegradable when disposed in natural soil and water environments, home composting systems, and industrial composting facilities but will not biodegrade ...
- Bloomer Plastics Converts Custom Films
- (Substrates)
- February 28, 2009, ... clear and natural. The company also can incorporate a number of functional additives, such as ultraviolet inhibitors, anti-static, biodegradable, and fire retardants. Lundgren says Bloomer Plastics' ...
- SPE Names Finalists in Clean Plastics Technology Competition
- (News | New Products)
- February 16, 2009, ... the sun's energy to provide heat and electricity for homes and business. Exotech Bio Solutions Ltd., manufactures biocompatible and biodegradable superabsorbent polymers (SAP) for use in the personal ...
- Dirge for a Plastic Bag?
- (Editorial)
- July 31, 2008, ... commitment of families to using woven bags on their shopping trips and the greater likelihood of their opting for non-biodegradable paper, which consumes more energy to produce, ship, and recycle. What ...
- Mondi Debuts Biodegradable Packaging Solutions at Interpack
- (News | New Products)
- March 30, 2008, ... unique portfolio of innovative biodegradable packaging solutions under the brand name Sustainex. Mondi has made a public commitment to integrating sustainable development into its business model. This ...
- Biodegradable Polymers Report
- (Archive)
- May 27, 2006, Biodegradable polymers have experienced strong growth over the last three years and will make further progress into markets traditionally dominated by conventional thermoplastics, according to the "Biodegradable ...
- Biodegradable Films Today
- (Flexpack)
- April 29, 2005, ... stream. Plastic films that are biodegradable offer a practical alternative. Such biodegradable films must continue to offer the benefits of the plastic films they replace in properties such as strength, ...
- NIRI Strengthens Fiber, Filament, Fabric Extrusion Capabilities with Appointment of Dr. Javier Vera Sorroche
- (Coating/Laminating)
- July 11, 2024, ... Javier’s expertise aligns with NIRI’s focus on improving extrusion capabilities to meet future customer requirements, including process development of new biopolymers and biodegradable polymers; development ...
- OXO Packaging is Focusing on Improvements in Sustainable Food Packaging With Kraft
- (News | New Products)
- June 27, 2024, ... packaging which represents the power of kraft. Food packaging materials like biodegradable or edible packaging which have minimal environmental impact become a major global concern nowadays. Kraft material ...
- Update on Paperboard Packaging Sustainability Trends
- (Bag Pouch)
- June 26, 2024, ... numerous design capabilities and, of course, the biodegradable nature that brands and consumers are looking for today. This article will cover trends in sustainable paperboard packaging design, recyclability ...
- A New Era in Sustainable Packaging
- (News | New Products)
- March 26, 2024, ... When it comes to achieving compostability, it is important to look at ASTM D6400 guidelines for commercially compostable film. One requirement they must meet is to keep non-biodegradable material below ...
- Pressure on Paper Packaging Converters
- (Flexpack)
- March 24, 2024, ... and labels as a sustainable option because they are recyclable or biodegradable, they use a lot of energy and water to produce. Consumers, brand owners and packaging converters are prioritizing the need ...
- Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released
- (News | New Products)
- December 14, 2023, ... the differences between wood fibers versus recycled plastic, the case TreeToTextile on new biodegradable fibers with responsible resource stewardship, and projects for developing new textile products with ...