Topics
recycling
May 10, 2016
Petcore Europe updates on recent challenges in recycling PET thermoforms; collection and sorting of PET packaging need improvement; packaging design is key for recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
May 10, 2016
Paper and board food packaging
Topics: paper and board, recycling
Reading time: 5 minutes
April 28, 2016
Companies Tetra Pak and JUST Water launch beverage carton water bottle made largely from bio-based materials
Topics: bioplastics, recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
April 25, 2016
European Commission’s REACH Committee gives green light for use of DEHP in recycled plastics
Reading time: 2 minutes
April 8, 2016
Scientists review decontamination of recycled polyolefins, compare it to PET; existing processes need re-examination using high molecular weight surrogate contaminants
Reading time: 3 minutes
April 6, 2016
Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) recommends “responsible” plastics recycling; use of purification technology to minimize exposure to chemicals of concern is advised
Topics: circular economy, recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
March 18, 2016
Scientists suggest specification and testing method for barrier efficiency of internal bags used to reduce the migration from food packaging made of recycled paperboard
Reading time: 3 minutes
March 17, 2016
Swiss Packaging Institute publishes new guidance document on barriers for inner bags of recycled cartons; sets benchmark for barrier efficiency to ensure minimal migration of unwanted chemicals from carton into food
Topics: recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
March 15, 2016
New York Times article reports on grocery stores offering only bulk produce to engage consumers in weighing and measuring the quantities they buy and reduce packaging waste
Topics: recycling
Reading time: 1 minute
March 14, 2016
Scientists discover bacterium capable of degrading PET plastic; further research is needed to demonstrate real-world applications for environmental clean-up or recycling
Topics: recycling
Reading time: 2 minutes
