Biopolymers

How Antimicrobial Nanotubes in Packaging Can Revolutionize Food Safety

Feb 08, 2021

Nanoencapsulation of natural or synthetic antimicrobial agents into food packaging can help ensure the product is safe for consumption. The technology also helps extend shelf life and reduce food waste cost effectively and safely for humans and...

Brainstorming Flexible Packaging Sustainability: 80 Experts, 1,500 Ideas

Jan 28, 2021

Virtual gathering of 80 experts including brand owners like Mars, PepsiCo, and Whole Foods and other stakeholders took aim at zero-waste food packaging.

World’s First Compostable, Industrial-Strength Stretch Film Debuts

Jan 28, 2021

Made with a certified compostable resin plus a tackifier additive, Cortec's Eco Wrap can be used on most standard automated stretch-wrap equipment.

New Biomaterials Can Be ‘Fine-Tuned’ for Medical Applications

Jan 19, 2021

The degradation rate of the thermoplastic and its mechanical strength can be controlled independently of each other, a first according to researchers.

What’s Changed — and What Hasn’t — in Extrusion Technology

Jan 14, 2021

The basic principles of extrusion remain unchanged, but the markets and materials, especially additives, continue to evolve.

The Incredible Ooho Water ‘Bottle’ Is Edible

Jan 14, 2021

Edible water pod packaging made from seaweed is reportedly being tested as a ketchup packet.

Bioplastic Improves Pasta Packaging’s Sustainable Footprint

Jan 13, 2021

PET trays of fresh pasta switch to a corn starch-based biopolymer barrier layer that replaces nearly 25% of the traditional plastic.

Bioplastics Company Danimer Scientific Goes Public Via SPAC

Dec 31, 2020

By merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public, Danimer Scientific gains accelerated access to the capital it needs to increase production of its signature polymer, Nodax PHA.

Active Food Packaging That’s Renewable and Recyclable

Dec 29, 2020

European REFUCOAT Project develops recyclable bioplastic food packaging coating systems that protect against Salmonella.

Biodegradable Straw Maker Woos Consumers with Giveaway on National Drinking Straw Day

Dec 23, 2020

WinCup will send free samples of its phade straw, made from Danimer Scientific’s Nodax PHA, via social media campaign.

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