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Biodegradable Sandwich Wrap Earns Flex-Pack Nod

(News Eclips)

March 30, 2009, ... rigid polystyrene containers. The resealable Bio-Pouch is flexographically surface-printed with a random four-color repeat graphic highlighting its biodegradable features. The flex-pack is said to use ...

2009 TAPPI PLACE Flexible Packaging Summit Is Set

(News | New Products)

January 29, 2009, ... the latest developments in nano barrier enhancement, the impact of anti-microbial nanotechnologies, the impact of active packaging, integrating intelligent packaging nanotechnologies with biodegradable ...

Biodegradable Plastics to Gain, Says Study

(Substrates)

December 31, 2008, Cleveland, OH | Demand for biodegradable plastic in the US is expected to rise more than 15%/yr to 720 million lbs in 2012, valued at $845 million. This Cleveland, OH | Demand for biodegradable plastic ...

Biodegradable Plastics to Gain, Says Study

(Magazine)

November 30, 2008, Cleveland, OH | Demand for biodegradable plastic in the US is expected to rise more than 15%/yr to 720 million lbs in 2012, valued at $845 million. This Cleveland, OH | Demand for biodegradable plastic ...

NatureFlex chosen for Barkwheats biscuits packaging

(First Glance)

October 31, 2008, NatureFlex, a biodegradable and compostable film, has been chosen as part of the packaging for Barkwheats organic dog biscuits. The NatureFlex, a biodegradable and compostable film, has been chosen as ...

Compostable and Biodegradeable Packaging

(News Eclips)

October 09, 2008, Guayaki Yerba Mate’s new San Mateo and Traditional Loose Yerba Mate ‘teas’ feature new compostable and biodegradable packaging appear on store shelves this month around the country SEBASTOPOL, CA | Guayaki ...

DuPont Awards Recognize Packaging Innovation

(News Eclips)

May 29, 2008, ... focused on these factors as their key consideration in selecting the winning achievements, which include the following: Replacing traditional confectionary packaging inserts with a biodegradable component ...

FTC Plans Green Packaging Workshop

(News | New Products)

April 01, 2008, ... environmental claims the Green Guides already address in the packaging context (such as "recyclable," "degradable" or biodegradable," and "compostable"), changes in technology or other factors that should ...

Biodegradable Polymers Report

(Archive)

May 27, 2006, Biodegradable polymers have experienced strong growth over the last three years and will make further progress into markets traditionally dominated by conventional thermoplastics, according to the "Biodegradable ...

Biodegradable Films Today

(Flexpack)

April 29, 2005, ... stream. Plastic films that are biodegradable offer a practical alternative. Such biodegradable films must continue to offer the benefits of the plastic films they replace in properties such as strength, ...

Is a Packaging Makeover Ahead?

(Magazine)

February 27, 2005, Two recent initiatives, a proposed tax measure in San Francisco and a voluntary industry commitment on biodegradable polymers in the European Union (EU), are of interest to the converting industry, not ...

Finnish Packaging Provider Huhtamaki Seeks to Terminate Joint Venture with US-Based EarthShell Corp.

(News | New Products)

January 01, 2004, ... established in 1999 to manufacture and market biodegradable food-service packaging using EarthShell's proprietary technology in Europe and, potentially, in parts of Asia. "The development of the manufacturing ...

DuPont & EarthShell Partner Up for Environmental Packaging

(News | New Products)

August 01, 2002, EarthShell Corp. reports it has signed a definitive alliance agreement with DuPont. According to the co., the alliance combines EarthShell's patented composite material technology with DuPont's materials, ...

US National Parks Using EarthShell 'Environmentally Preferred' Packagin

(News | New Products)

June 27, 2002, EarthShell announces US National Park System use of its "environmentally preferable" sandwich wraps. Packaging utilizes limestone, starch, and other biodegradable materials. SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA—EarthShell ...

Charter Next Generation Showcases Advanced Materials at Pack Expo 2024, Driving Sustainability and Operational Excellence

(News | New Products)

October 29, 2024, ... Biomaterial Another standout feature at Pack Expo will be CNG’s integration of  technology, which transforms seaweed into a biodegradable and compostable polymer. This innovative approach leverages seaweed’s ...

UFlex Founder, Chairman and Managing Director Recognized as “Business Leader of the Decade” at 21st Indo-US Economic Summit

(News | New Products)

September 24, 2024, ... highlighting the need for adequate recycling infrastructure supported by a stronger waste collection ecosystem, biodegradable polymers and innovative flexible packaging materials. He stated, "The flexible ...

CJ Biomaterials Expands PHA Offering, Introduces New Semi-Crystalline PHA Biopolymer at NPE 2024

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, New PHACT™ S1000P (scPHA) is a biodegradable resin certified for industrial and home composting New PHACT™ S1000P (scPHA) is a biodegradable resin certified for industrial and home composting PHACT ...

Addressing Bio-film/Compostables and Plastic Film Processing Challenges

(Bag Pouch)

March 17, 2024, ... materials. Bio-based materials are being developed, as we all know, to be biodegradable and/or are compostable when they reach the end of their life cycle. But it is far from a straightforward process; ...

Pulp & Beyond 2024 Conference Program Released

(News | New Products)

December 14, 2023, ... the differences between wood fibers versus recycled plastic, the case TreeToTextile on new biodegradable fibers with responsible resource stewardship, and projects for developing new textile products with ...

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Returns in September

(News | New Products)

August 14, 2023, ... processes and machines, renewable and biodegradable packaging, source reduction and lightweighting, recyclable and recycled-content materials, or innovations that reduce carbon footprint. The PACK EXPO ...