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Biodegradable plastics: Boom and Concerns
In an international context marked by a decrease in fossil resources and an increase in oil price, the development of materials made from renewable resources becomes the main challenge of sustainable development. Furthermore, today’s environmentally conscious consumers and brand owners are seeking out eco‐friendly products, such as biodegradable plastics.
Read ArticleSmart and sustainable
Food safety and sustainability are the driving forces behind innovation in food packaging. Increases in functionality, improvements in food safety, economics and meeting environmental and legislative measures are pushing packaging actors to “Think outside the box”.
Read ArticleHow many of us are fighting to open the screw cap of a glass jar?
How many of us are fighting to open the screw cap of a glass jar? Am I the only one with rheumatic fingers and no power anymore in my hands?
Read ArticleFear of the invasion that originates from packaging material. A legitimate or an exaggerated attidude?
Mr Roddie Burgess is giving quite interesting answers to the questions asked by Mr Stan Bowes, president of EPAL, and in addition, he is providing a critical view of the risks and of the purpose of the ISPM 15-standard.
Read ArticleTen things I learned from Twitter
When I first started on Twitter there were very few people interested in product packaging, now there are over 200 who regularly tweet. I even compiled a list of them which is free @ http://packaginguniversity.com/index.htm#TwitterDirectory
Read ArticleRussian growth figures justified
According to the 2010-2012 forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development RF ( http://www.economy.gov.ru ) published on 30/12/2009, the Russian economy is expected to grow during that period. However, for the percentage of growth the ministry is using three scenarios, which are directly linked to the price of oil (and exchange rate of the USD and the Russian Rouble).
Read ArticleNo market for Russia without other countries
Growth rates are always misleading following declines in GDP.
Read ArticleThe road to greener goods
Growing demand for more environmentally sustainable goods and services within the European Union has brought about the launch of two new environment-focused groups for the European retail sector and the European food chain. What are their aims?
Read Article2010 Packaging Trends Impacting What Consumers Will Buy
In this fiercely competitive environment where every element of product packaging counts it?s important to understand any external influences that might keep your consumer from buying.
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Packaging trends indicating what customers will buy in 2010!
In this fiercely competitive environment where every element of product packaging counts it’s important to understand any external influences that might keep your consumer from buying.
Read ArticlePackaging beats climate change and snow
According to the British Government’s newly announced Food Strategy 2030, every tonne of food waste is responsible for 4.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Every single item of food eaten by UK residents - apart from home grown fruit and vegetables - is protected by packaging on its way to our homes, and without that packaging the vast majority of food could not be handled and much would be spoiled.
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