biodegradable packaging Articles
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Testing the oxygen barrier properties of biodegradable packaging materials - Case Study
The Hemicellulose research group have chosen the Systech Illinois 8001 oxygen permeation analyser to test the barrier properties of polysaccharide films. The University of Helsinki is at the forefront of international research and doctoral education. The quality of the University’s research is reflected in the high number of Centres of Excellence, Academy Professors, Fellows and ...
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University Research Group utilise the Systech 8001 OTR analyser to test the oxygen barrier properties of biodegradable packaging materials
The University of Helsinki is at the forefront of international research and doctoral education. The quality of the University’s research is reflected in the high number of Centres of Excellence, Academy Professors, Fellows and Researchers. It is also actively involved in the Strategic Centres for Science, Technology and Innovation which enable leading research units and companies to ...
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Investment Prospects for Pulp Molding Machine
Investing in machinery for industrial applications requires a meticulous evaluation of various factors, including market trends, technological advancements, and financial viability. When considering the pulp molding machine, it's essential to delve into the investment prospects it offers in the context of today's business landscape. In this comprehensive analysis, we explore the potential ...
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THE 5 R’S OF ZERO WASTE: MAXIMIZING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR
THE 5 R’S OF ZERO WASTE: MAXIMIZING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR by Picvisa | Oct 27, 2023 | Circular economy In the current context, where sustainability has become a cornerstone of business activity, understanding and applying the principles of the “Zero Waste” movement is crucial.This approach, grounded on the 5 R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot), is especially pertinent ...
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Environmental Claims – Caught between sustainability and regulatory compliance
In 2018, 18.9 million tons of packaging waste was generated in Germany, of which approx. 47% originated from private households (source: Federal Environment Agency). Hence, not only for products but also for packaging, the topics of sustainability and environmental impact are more and more coming into focus for consumers. Especially for product packaging, labels such as “100% ...
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Coffee Capsules And Their Environmental Impact
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages on the planet. In Spain, 7 out of every 10 Spaniards use coffee capsules on a daily basis, which means that 70% of the young and adult population consumes around 40,000 tons of coffee per year. A THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT Capsule coffee makers have revolutionized the world of coffee and have become an essential appliance in the modern kitchen. They are ...
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Five circular economy start-ups that you will invest in
Innovation is the backbone of the circular transition. Emanuele Bompan, editor-in-chief of Renewable Matter, and circular economy expert Antonella Totaro have scouted all around the world five groundbreaking start-ups that will play a key role in the circular economy. Here is their story: MilkBrick Net-zero water building is the goal set by Giangavino Muresu, CEO of Milk Brick. This ...
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Green labels: The walk behind the talk - `Biodegradable`
The word “biodegradable” is probably one of the easiest green labels to understand, so one may assume it is also the least likely to be subject to false claims. However, the term is still interpreted very loosely and frequently used on products that are toxic, that break down into harmful environmental contaminants, or that can take many decades, even centuries, to decompose. On top ...
By green24
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Biobased Options for Transparent Packaging
Stäger commissioned a report from NNFCC to assess suitability of biobased and recycled polymers. There are many reasons why, over the last 60 years, plastic has increasingly replaced other materials such as glass and metal. Plastics are cheap and easily processed, allowing large amounts of design freedom including shape and colour. They are low in weight, but high in strength, making ...
By NNFCC Ltd.
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What is Zero Waste?
Over the past five years or so, leading solid waste and recycling organizations, communities and businesses across the country have increasingly embraced Zero Waste. Zero Waste policies and programs establish practical ways to eliminate waste and safely reuse, recycle or compost discarded products and packaging. However, there has been confusion in the marketplace due to the many definitions of ...
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A spotlight on the future of food waste
With the Government recently committing to separate food waste collections in its spending review, this waste stream is back in full view on the national agenda. Our resident composting expert, Huw Crampton, recently shared his thoughts with Skip Hire & Waste Magazine on the role legislation, decentralised solutions, and composting all play in helping the UK to manage its food waste ...
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Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What’s the Difference?
Whether you’re a business looking to offer more environmentally-friendly packaging—or a consumer looking for an alternative to plastic products—the green landscape can be a difficult one to navigate. Vague and misleading claims are common in this space—and these various forms of “greenwashing” make it incredibly difficult to identify optimal product ...
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The 5 R’s of Zero Waste: Maximizing Sustainability in the Business Sector
In the current context, where sustainability has become a cornerstone of business activity, understanding and applying the principles of the “Zero Waste” movement is crucial. This approach, grounded on the 5 R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot), is especially pertinent at a time when businesses face newer and stricter regulations and societal expectations regarding ...
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Plastic Alternatives in Packaging
We hear the phrase “plastic-free world” more and more. Yes, plastics do not belong in nature but there are some inherent benefits to plastic that we cannot ignore. Plastic is needed for packaging, consumer goods, medicine, and so much more. So instead of a plastic-free world, what we need is a plastic waste-free world, and that begins with eliminating unnecessary ...
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Public-private innovation for the sustainability of food packaging
FOOD PACKAGING: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE The future of the food packaging industry, which met in Lisbon last September at the Sustainable Packaging Summit, leads towards the circular economy. The political and regulatory pressure of the European Union and the growing environmental awareness of consumers are leading it to follow the path marked by the three words that defined the environmental ...
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Philippines Lowers Water and Effluent Standards
As a result of complaints, Philippine government loosens guidelines, but they remain relatively strict The Philippines recently relaxed its water-quality and effluent standards in response to feedback from the country’s business community that the former standards were too challenging. In 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) published administrative order No. ...
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Design for the environment: life cycle assessment and sustainable packaging issues
As extended producer responsibility gains ascendancy in sustainable development, proper management of the life cycle of a product is becoming more and more important. This paper presents a general overview of product life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainable product packaging over the last four to five years. The review of life cycle assessment includes on overview of LCAs conducted over the ...
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Deposit Return Scheme
Countries have started to implement the deposit return scheme. The rate of transition to the deposit return scheme has increased in recent years. Beginning in early 2021, many new countries will begin implementing the deposit return scheme. Deposit Return Scheme Scotland, Deposit Return Scheme Turkey, Deposit Return Scheme UK, Deposit Return Scheme Spain, Deposit Return Scheme Spain, Deposit ...
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