Industry News
YES ECOâ„¢ PLA Hot Cups are probably
the most unique eco hot cups in Canada.
It is a very affirmative brand, giving positive reinforcement to those who use them, and a feel good message to those who purchase them. Â "Yes you can make a difference" is a simple message but one that was tested and chosen in a focus group environment.
Will Biotechnology Change
The Way We Think Forever?
Even though the biotechnology field suffers through the economic downturn, the development of the biotechnology field continues strong. For example, the first kitten was cloned and delivered to its owner which is irrelevant but on the other hand, this same technology created the DNA modified golden rice which was the first crop to be genome decoded creating a form of grain that has all necessary vitamins and nutrients needed for the growth of humans. The future looks bright for the development of the GM crops like salt tolerance, drought resistance or pharmaceutical products and specialty products to create bioplastics.
Biodegradable vs. Recyclable -
Which is the Better Packaging Solution?
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We all know that packaging waste is a major issue. But what is the most feasible solution? Today there are fundamentally three choices for consumer packaged goods companies: non-recyclable, recyclable and biodegradable (reusable packaging, a la glass milk jugs are a fourth option that is quickly disappearing.) This question is incredibly important as we as a society try to find a balance between consumerism, capitalism and environmentalism.
New Biodegradable Plastics Could
Be Tossed into the Sea
A biodegradable plastic that dissolves into nontoxic components in seawater could make it environmentally safe to ditch "disposable" forks, spoons, wraps and other such waste overboard from ships to free up valuable space.
Price stabilization of bioplastics
expected in 2015
Producers and packaging associations claim improvements to cost, performance and moisture barrier properties of bioplastics as well as more investment in sorting technology to prevent contamination of recycling waste streams will enable the industry to compete more effectively with conventional plastics.
expected in 2015
Bioplastics Award for Amcor
Multi-national packaging company Amcor Flexibles has won the 2008 Bioplastics Award in the category Best Bioplastics Application – Packaging for its NaturePlus compostable film used to pack Sainsbury's SO Organic Wild Rocket salad.
Organic To Go acquires
Three Brother's Restaurants
Organic To Go, a fast casual cafe chain, has acquired the privately-owned Brother's Restaurant & Deli chain, adding three retail cafes and two catering facilities to its roster.
Company to produce PHA
biodegradable plastic
A new player has entered the biodegradable plastic packaging market, with Procter & Gamble selling off the rights to its polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) technology to a private company.
Biodegradable
Polyester Garments
The Japanese textile industry has been a pioneer in the development of eco-friendly textiles and clothing for a long time, but in what is thought to be a first for the industry, a group of companies has produced an outfit made of fully biodegradable polyester fabrics and trims.
Bio Tray Awarded Food
Contact Certification
A tray derived from sugar cane waste with frozen ready meal and chilled food applications has received PIRA food contact certification, claims its UK manufacturer.
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- YES ECO™ PLA Hot Cups are probably the most unique eco hot cups in Canada.
- Biodegradable vs. Recyclable: Which is the Better Packaging Solution?
- New Biodegradable Plastics
Could Be Tossed into the Sea - Price stabilization of bioplastics expected in 2015
- Bioplastics Award for Amcor
- Organic To Go acquires Three Brother's Restaurants
- Company to produce PHA biodegradable plastic
- Biodegradable Polyester Garments
- Bio Tray Awarded Food Contact Certification