Brazilian sunscreen launched in sugarcane-based plastic bottle
After partnering with bioplastic manufacturer in 2008, J&J releases personal care product in packaging containing sugarcane-based plastic.
View ArticleLactalis uses bioplastics for its cheese snacks
Precious Sticksters cheeses are filled on hf/f/s equipment using a 50-50 film blend of polylactic acid and petroleum-based materials.
View ArticleEaster egg candy packs are renewable, compostable
Canadian candy company selects cellulose-based film for its stand-up pouch packaging for competitive advantage with Easter treats.
View ArticleStudy compares bio-based plastics
A qualitative analysis of bio-based plastics evaluates their environmental, health, and safety impacts through LCA information and plots them on an Avoid/Preferred spectrum.
View ArticleNew barrier biopolymer apps debut at AMI/FMI
Boasting a gas-barrier layer that comes from a ‘high amylose plant starch,’ corn-based biopolymer trays were a notable highlight at AMI/FMI International May 1-3 in Dallas.
View ArticleCorn-based meat trays
One of the leading supermarket chains in Australia will use some 95 million trays eco Plastic trays in calendar year 2012.
View ArticleU.S. demand for bioplastics to exceed 550M lb in 2016
New study predicts a 20% annual growth rate for bioplastics, with non-biodegradable bio-based resins representing more than two-fifths of volume demand.
View ArticleTop 10 Greener Package countdown
The most-viewed articles on Greener Package for the first six months of 2012 show readers’ appetite for best practices in sustainable packaging innovation as exhibited by their peers.
View ArticleCoca-Cola enters partnership to expand PlantBottle production
Partnership with JBF Industries will result in the world’s largest facility for the production of bio-glycol—the key ingredient used to make PlantBottle packaging.
View ArticlePaktech's sustainability equals profitability... just ask Walmart
How can you reduce eliminate corrugate and petroleum use, 78% of your greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of your energy use? Watch this video to get the answer from Paktech, “the handle people” ... and...
View ArticleThe Bioplastics Council launches awards program
Competition will recognize outstanding innovation and unique application of bioplastics materials, products, or processes by a company.
View ArticleBioplastics feedstock not in competition with food, reveals data
The feedstock needed for bioplastics production accounts for only a minimal fraction of global agricultural area, according to new data published by European Bioplastics.
View ArticlePLA capsules adorn wine bottles
Trinity Oaks begins using compostable wine bottle capsules made from renewable materials.
View ArticleKids’ organic oats get plantable, compostable packaging
Packaging for instant cereal products for children includes compostable single-serve cups for convenience and a carton insert embedded vegetable seeds for a hands-on activity.
View ArticleBio-feedstocks becoming flights of fancy?
Just because something can be converted into packaging doesn’t mean that it should be.
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