Two researchers at UNSW Sydney have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable.
India generates more than 25,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, 40 percent of which remains uncollected and littered in the environment, the Central Government informed the Lok Sabha.
This year at BrauBeviale, Ball Corporation, known globally for its can manufacturing, unveiled a stunning redesign of its entire special effects range and new temperature-reactive technology.
The global bioplastics production capacity is set to increase from around 2.1 million tonnes in 2019 to 2.4 million tonnes in 2024.
A panel determined that recycling technologies from Bandera, Erema, Poly Recycling and Starlinger produce RPET that’s safe for use in food and drink packaging.
For the first time, Henkel has produced bottles using chemically recycled plastic in collaboration with packaging manufacturer Alpla.
Earlier in this decade, Kashi customers — specifically, enthusiasts of the Bear Naked granola brand — began asking the cereal company to make its stand-up pouches recyclable. It took a close collaboration with Dow’s specialty packaging
The need for eco-friendly products will only increase over time as regulations tighten and public awareness of environmental issues continues to grow.
The need for action to combat climate change, preserve biodiversity and overcome other environmental challenges is becoming increasingly urgent.
As part of its holistic approach to sustainability UPM Raflatac offers solutions that help customers and brand owners reach beyond their sustainability goals.
Braskem has forged into partnership with Colgate-Palmolive to expand actions that leverage the circular economy in packaging,
This procedure was patented a few months ago and removes pollutants and odoriferous substances from recycled plastics using water vapour, as explained by UA researcher Andrea Cabanes.
