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Freezing Affects Microplastic Size and Buoyancy

In a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers from Concordia University suggested that depending on the type of polymer, thawed particles may be larger and sink or float more quickly.

13 Aug 2024

EcoCortec®- Green Anticorrosion Packaging Plant Becomes Solar Powered!

EcoCortec® is anticorrosion films and bioplastics manufacturer, located in Croatia. As a daughter company of Cortec® Corporation, global corrosion inhibitor manufacturer, EcoCortec® is committed to achieving full circular economy model.

22 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing Plastic Production: Coca-Cola’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Packaging

In a move towards sustainable packaging, Coca-Cola, one of the world’s leading beverage companies, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to transform plastic production.

16 Oct 2023

Aquapak Sets University Challenge to Help Solve the Problem of Recyling Complex Polymer Packaging

Aquapak Polymers Ltd has today announced its Newcastle University Chemistry Undergraduate award-winning Stage 3 Industry Challenge.

16 Oct 2023

TIPA Survey Finds Majority of Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging solutions for food and fashion, released today the results of its recently conducted survey on consumer perceptions toward alternative packaging, finding that 84% of Americans are concerned by plastic waste generated from packaging.

From TIPA Compostable Packaging 27 Jul 2023

TIPA Compostable Packaging Begins Local Production in The US

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging solutions for food and fashion announced today its partnership with two of the largest packaging manufacturers in the US, PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging, to start using TIPA’s technology to produce compostable packaging for their respective customers.

From TIPA Compostable Packaging 28 Jun 2023

Fast-Food Rubbish Solution in Sustainable Seaweed-Based Wrapper

Flinders University materials researchers and pioneering German biomaterials developer one • five are using seaweed extracts to develop next-generation biopolymer coating materials that could solve packaging waste dilemmas for the fast-food industry.

18 Oct 2022

Researchers Raise the Need to Mitigate and Monitor Grease-Proofing Food Packaging Chemicals

Chemicals employed to “greaseproof” a multitude of items from food packaging to carpets have accumulated in the environment for numerous years and pollute ecosystems worldwide, and a new study is seeking a better understanding and awareness of the dangers posed by these chemicals.

20 Oct 2021

Bio E Takes Barrier Coatings a Step Closer to Becoming Completely Fossil Free

Holmen Iggesund launches paperboard coated with Bio E, a barrier coating solution made from 75 percent renewable raw materials and approved for industrial composting.

From Holmen AB 3 Sep 2021

Percentage of Single-Use Food Packaging Litter Nearly Doubled During COVID-19, Report Finds

COVID-19 has changed so much in our lives, including how we litter. The proportion of single-use food packaging litter found on Canadian shorelines nearly doubled last year, according to Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup’s annual “Dirty Dozen” report.

17 Jun 2021