Developments In Packaging Material – 02
Yesterday was Earth Day, so let’s have a look at sustainability first, before we take a look at the latest developments in packaging material. Consumer goods companies, which push so-called […]
Tag Archives: compostability
Innovations in Food Trays
Today I have some new innovations for food trays. Some are simple, but clever improvements of existing trays for ready meals and snacks, others are revolutionary developments in packaging material, […]
Recycling Bio-based and Biodegradable Plastics
The last years I wrote a range of articles about the development and application of bio-based and biodegradable plastics and in particular about the problems faced by the recycling industry […]
The State of Packaging in Today’s Market
Some weeks ago I was invited for an interview by Chuck Miller of CTI Packaging & Fulfillment in Libertyville, IL. He runs a company blog at Package Talk. My interview […]
November Packaging Innovations
Traditionally the end of each year sees a lot of packaging exhibition, introduction of new products and announcements of packaging awards. These worldwide activities are a great source of novelties. […]
No Biodegradable, Compostable Packaging for Coca-Cola and Heinz
In its 2009/2010 sustainability report, Coca-Cola gave a hostile assessment of biodegradable drinks packaging. It said: “A one-use bottle is simply not a viable option for our business.” The soft […]
Developments in Packaging Material (Part 01)
In comparison to the New Packaging Development articles I write, this article it is not a colourful or glamorous one, but all together the described packaging developments are very important […]
Five New Packaging Innovations 07
From the UK/Australia – Chocolate tray dissolves in water The tray of Marks & Spencer’s new packaging for its entire Swiss Chocolate Collection is made from Plantic, a material made […]
Bio-plastics: From Hot to Cold
Under consumer pressure, an increasing number of converters are looking for packaging material made from renewable resources to highlight their sustainable and ecological image. These efforts to reduce both pollution […]
Does it make sense to use biodegradable, compostable plastics?
SunChips’ conversion from a 33% PLA structure last year to a 100% compostable PLA structure in 2010, resulted in the following claim, prominently printed on the front of the SunChips […]
Renew-A-Pak compostable bakeware from Biosphere Industries
Uncertainty about the economic crisis is of great concern to all. Insecure consumers are worrying about their jobs, cutting back on their spending and assembling and eating more meals at […]
They Claim to be Sustainable, Degradable and even Compostable
“As global concern and awareness for the environment continues to grow, consumers around the world are demanding more action from retailers and packaged goods manufacturers to protect the environment. And […]
