Manufacturing biodegradable packaging forms the foundation of what looks to be a growing industry. But manufacturing the product is only part of the equation, and a SWOT analysis can help you make ...

The increase in the presence of plastic in our lives is an unstoppable trend due to the versatility of this material. So innovation in the packaging industry has been focusing on the development of ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

A team of scientists has developed biodegradable food packaging made from corn protein and other naturally-derived bioplymers infused with a mixture of natural antimicrobial oils that can extend the ...

It’s hard to imagine a time before traditional plastics became commonplace for many single-use food packaging and food-contact applications. It’s even harder to imagine a time without them using ...

It’s always healthiest to eat fresh food, but Stahlbush Island Farms is making a noble attempt at greening frozen produce with the first ever biodegradable bag for frozen fruits and veggies. It’s ...

Eco-Corr Film® ESD was also analyzed, as part of the pilot project, for its use as a packaging material of car parts for shipment to its plant in Pune, India. The products were subjected to conditions ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Continuing on its mission to deliver more sustainable product innovations, ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the certification of ...

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