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Parkside Reveals 100% Compostable Tea Bags
Parkside, the flexible packaging company, announced it has developed a new packaging for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio, which it says offers optimal barrier performance as well as being fully compostable. According to Parkside, the already plastic-free new…
Cotton Laundering Shows Risk of Business as Usual with China
A report from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK uncovered efforts to conceal the origin of cotton in global supply chains by China, with the purpose of making it difficult for countries and global corporations to act on allegations of…
Edible and Invisible Packaging for Fruits and Veggies
Sufresca, Ltd. announced its optimized invisible edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Additionally, it will introduce differentiated solutions to suit a wider range of fruit and vegetables in the future. The edible, water-based emulsion is…
Scotch & Soda will Replace One million Plastic Bags
Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda recently announced its partnership with TIPA®, a company that produces compostable and biodegradable packaging solutions. The integration is a major game-changer as the company is aiming to adhere to its mission of supporting and…
IKEA to Phase Out Plastic from Consumer Packaging Solutions
Furniture giant IKEA has pledged to phase out plastic packaging by 2028. With this move, the company is aiming to reduce plastic waste and develop packaging solutions around renewable materials. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with an all…
Suntory Introduces Plant-Based PET Bottle Prototypes
A global leader in consumer packaged goods, Suntory Group announced its launch for fully sustainable Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PET plastic bottles area popular choice for packaging soft drinks and beverages due to the numerous benefits, like nontoxicity and lightweight.The…