Packaging

Lifoam introduces sustainable foam insulation for cold chain packaging needs

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In a bid to continuously to the packaging industry’s mission to reduce environmental impact and waste, Lifoam Industries has released the Envirocooler™ insulated shipper with Bioffex™ technology. Shifting from traditional expanded polystyrene (EPS), this product is manufactured from plant-based raw materials. This means that its components are 100% renewable, and are in fact compliant with the ASTM D6400-19 standards for industrial compostability. This Envirocooler™ variant decomposes in less … [Read more...] about Lifoam introduces sustainable foam insulation for cold chain packaging needs

Closure Systems International launches tethered closure packaging for caps

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The food packaging industry is making strides towards sustainability and saving the environment. The number of plastic present in nature is still growing at an alarming pace, with a lot of bottles and caps just thrown to waste. As a call to reduce plastic pollution, companies in the space have been innovating and reinventing their product portfolios. Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI), is one that has released its Twist & Flip® tethered closure design, a cap that stays on the bottle … [Read more...] about Closure Systems International launches tethered closure packaging for caps

Elopak releases eco-friendly aseptic carton

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The level of carbon emissions around the world is still increasing at an alarming rate, a worry statistic. Many advocates are pushing for companies to rethink their operations and try to see where changes can be made to solve this environmental concern. One of these is Elopak, a manufacturer of carton alternatives to plastic bottles. Elopak has introduced a new addition to their line of sustainable packaging: the Pure-Pak® eSense. This environment-friendly aseptic carton is fully recyclable … [Read more...] about Elopak releases eco-friendly aseptic carton