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Recycling Plastic Clamshells and Bottles, the Same but Different
You’ve probably seen the #1 recycling symbol on various plastic containers when you’re sorting your recycling. Those containers are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), also known as polyester. Because PET is strong, lightweight, and easily molded, it is a popular material for packaging a wi...Read more -
Plastic Containers to Outperform All Other Fresh Produce Packaging Types Through 2024, According to Analysis
The new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts U.S. demand for plastic containers in fresh produce applications. CLEVELAND, Ohio — A new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts U.S. demand for plastic containers in fresh produce applications to rise 5% per year through 2024, outpacing all other commonly u...Read more -
How citizens can become co-creators of sustainable food packaging
The Covid-19 pandemic has driven consumers to order more takeaway food during lockdowns, resulting in increased single-use plastics waste. While momentum is growing among some businesses and governments to tackle the unsustainable use of such packaging, European researchers have called on citizen...Read more
