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MMC moves to large-scale production of mushroom-made packaging 12 March 2021 Expand The Magical Mushroom Company (MMC) has announced the launch of large-scale production of its mushroom-derived biodegradable packaging, a plastic-free alternative that can be broken up to biodegrade on a home compost heap or flowerbed.  The company claims that this new packaging offers the same performance, at comparable cost, to traditional polystyrene, and is already being used to protect goods ranging from cookers, to cosmetics and a variety of everyday consumer products, including Diageo’s non-alcoh...

March 11, 2021 Packaging converter TricorBraun has acquired Quebec-based Roda Packaging, further expanding its presence in Eastern Canada. A rigid packaging distributor specialising in the chemicals, sealants and adhesives markets, Roda also serves the nutraceuticals, juices, and dry condiments and spices segments. As part of the Roda acquisition, TricorBraun will also acquire Rada Industries. “Our acquisition of Roda Packaging continues… TO CONTINUE READING, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE OR LOGIN

Is Australia's expanded polystyrene ‘phase-out’ a good decision? 10 March 2021 Expand It has recently been widely reported that, as part of its National Plastics Plan, the Australian government aims to phase out ‘problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic materials’ from food and beverage containers by 2022. One of the main materials identified is expanded polystyrene. Victoria Hattersley looks closer at this decision, and its implications. While this announcement is specific to the Australian continent, it will clearly not have been a welcome one for polystyrene l...

COTTON HIGH TECH SL COTTON HIGH TECH SL operates its business through the Unified segment. The company offers feminine care products made of pure cotton, such as pantyliners, sanitary pads, and tampons, under the brands Masmi, Farmaconfort, and SilverCare. Edgewell Personal Care Co. Edgewell Personal Care Co. operates its business through segments such as Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, Feminine Care, and Infant/Other. The company offers feminine care products, such as tampons, sanitary pads, and liners under the Playtex, Stayfree, Carefree, and o.b. brands. First Quality Enterprises Inc....

Enhancing the properties of polymers 3 March 2021 As we settle into 2021, we take a glance at how some of the leading players in materials science are continuing to address the need to improve the recyclability and functionality of packaging polymers. Victoria Hattersley spoke with representatives from Covestro, Dow and Imerys. The wide variety of polymers on the market today go a long way to meeting our many and varied packaging needs. However, as we know not all of them are as recyclable, or recycled, as others – whether because of their inherent properties, the infrastructure isnâ€�...