As the country and the world continue to work towards decreasing pollution and reducing the carbon footprint, producers of flexible packaging need to be responsive to how it is perceived. Being able to recycle packaging is becoming more and more important to consumers. At the same time, consumers continue to...
World Centric has expanded its NoTree collection of 100% tree-free, bio-based and compostable packaging with seventeen new products. The new product additions are made of renewable plant fibers like bamboo and sugarcane with bio-based moisture barrier linings instead of petroleum plastic. They are also heat lamp tolerant, warming oven friendly,...
Great American Packaging has launched a compostable product line, which includes Breathable, Clarity, Laminate, and Barrier packaging alternatives. The products break down into non-toxic organic compounds in municipal compost systems in about six months, and are approved for food contact. 4361 S Soto St., Vernon, CA 90058, www.greatampack.com...
The Better Packaging Co. has introduced comGLOVES, compostable disposable gloves. The gloves are Certified AS 5810 Home and Industrially Compostable, come in 3 sizes, and are a recommended for use in food preparation, cash handling, and other hygiene needs. www.betterpackaging.com/USA...
Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, Israel—Foodtech startup W-Cycle has developed SupraPulp, an upcycled plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane waste that is fully compostable and safe, but durable enough for greasy, wet, or hot food, according to a press release. “COVID-19 is drawing consumers’ attention to how we treat our planet and the...
What does it mean to be an environmentalist today? The pioneers of this movement knew decades ago that the survival of the Earth and everyone on it would depend on making changes, and soon. But is today’s environmental community inclusive enough? And what is the role for a consumer products...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not so long ago, most consumers were drawn to a package because it looked good. Today they are drawn to a package because it does good—consumers want something that isn’t going to leach harmful chemicals into the body, and then sit in a landfill harming the planet or polluting our...
WholeFoods' assistant editor Sebastian Krawiec talks to NatureZway about environmentally friendly alternatives for paper towels, sponges and garbage bags. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97i23xltkR4&feature=youtu.be"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
