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Another sign of the times, Hawaii has taken action to ban EPS Foam containers often used in restaurants and by other vendors in January 2019. In addition, the bill would make vendors explain proper disposal of non-reusable food containers to their customers. Styrofoam container bans are already in effect for other portions of Hawaii, including […]
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Baltimore’s Ban on Styrofoam: Baltimore sits on the Chesapeake Bay, which washes out to the Atlantic Ocean. In an effort to curb the water pollution that harms wildlife, the city is set to ban all of the polystyrene foam (“styrofoam“) containers used in the restaurant industry, with full support of city’s mayor, Catherine E. Pugh. February 26, […]
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Great Britain’s Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, is taking steps to reduce the overall amount of plastic the country produces. Check out the news from Plastics Today: UK Prime Minister Theresa May has unveiled a plan to eradicate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042. Reuters reports that by placing a new environmental agenda center stage, […]
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The future of the exploding bioplastics industry is looking bright, with no slowdown in sight. Major brands are changing from fossil-based plastics to bio-based sources for their products and especially packaging. Check out the news from Plastics Today: Bioplastics are flourishing. An annual market data update, presented Nov. 29 by European Bioplastics (Berlin) at the […]
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On December 1, 2017, TÜV AUSTRIA Group became the authority for the certification of earth-friendly products relating to the biobased, biodegradable, and compostable content. These new offerings were formerly done by Vincotte. TUV Austria Group is now the leading international institution for certifications related to biobased, biodegradable, and compostable products. Brands from around the world submit […]
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Our deepest sympathies go to those affected by the tragic Las Vegas shooting just days after this Pack Expo event. Meeting great companies in Las Vegas Nature-pack™ was proud to exhibit for our second time at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2017. This three-day event is one of the most attended shows in the Packaging industry, […]
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