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Greenwashing the Term “Biodegradable” in the Plastics Industry

Lack of Certification Enables Misleading Environmental Claims The term “Biodegradable” requires no certification; thus, some manufacturers label their products with the term biodegradable to make their products sound eco-friendly and sustainable when the products are substandard. This loose labeling is known as “Greenwashing.” Environmental claims are made, but the claims do not match consumer expectations. […]

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Biocooler Insulated Shipper Compostable Shipping Boxes - Nature-Pack
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Passive Insulated Shippers and their Comparison of Active and Hybrid Packaging Shipping Systems

Overview of Cold Chain Packaging Systems Packaging Systems (Insulated shippers) for use in the cold chain industry are categorized as Active, Passive, or Hybrid systems, and sometimes include the use of thermal covers. Passive shippers are the simplest and most cost-effective shipping system design among the three. Passive shippers do not rely on an external […]

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The Environmental Benefits of Choosing Compostable Over Biodegradable Packaging

Compostable vs. Biodegradable Packaging: What’s the Difference The importance of why a packaging material should meet the standard of being compostable versus being simply biodegradable, and how industrial composting can help slow global warming. Why Biodegradable Doesn’t Always Mean Eco-Friendly It is important for eco-conscious communities to have a true understanding of what meeting the […]

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