The mission to achieve a more sustainable global economy is still a top priority across various industries, even more so today as the world enters into the post-COVID-19 era. Campaigns set forth by the United Nations, the Paris Agreement and the most recently concluded COP 26 Conference have all announced initiatives as a response to the climate crisis. These include ambitious sustainability targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5°C and lowering carbon footprint across … [Read more...] about True sustainability in food packaging
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Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
Japan-based Toppan has successfully contributed to the global campaigns of creating a more sustainable society through its flexible packaging solutions. Shipments of the GL BARRIER, a transparent barrier film that’s incorporated in retort food packaging and mono-material packaging with spouts, have saved 63,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. This number is equivalent to carbon from 23,000 households. The GL BARRIER is used as an alternative to aluminum foil that features unique coating and … [Read more...] about Toppan lowers carbon emissions through eco-friendly barrier packaging
Lifoam introduces sustainable foam insulation for cold chain packaging needs
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
