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The researchers added varying amounts of turmeric oil to biopolymer films made from cassava starch, glycerol and carboxymethyl-cellulose. Different thicknesses of the films were coated onto brown packaging paper, which was then incubated with A. niger spores. The researchers found that the films were effective, with larger amounts of turmeric oil in thicker films being better at inhibiting fungal growth. The packaging samples were also soaked in water to simulate contact with food moisture.

The extraordinary shipping boxes are a result of close cooperation with DS Smith. The display and packaging strategists were responsible for the entire process from packaging design and graphic layout through digital pre-printing to production of the boxes. What mattered most here was the unboxing experience and a thrilling presentation of eagerly awaited new products. Thanks to the circumferential tear-off strip, the external packaging can be opened easily.

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, along with the evolution of patients’ lifestyles, is driving new ways of administrating parenteral drugs. Novel treatments have become available, with the majority arising from biological molecules. Biologic drugs are predominantly administered via injectable devices, using prefilled syringes as a base. Safe’n’Sound® is a passive, one-handed safety device and is intended to be used by non-experienced users for self-administration as well as by healthcare professionals.

Plastic at the core of a new circular economy

Shelton, Conn.-based Modern began making the shields recently and already is scaling up to production of more than 1 million per day, President Bing Carbone said in a March 23 email to Plastics News.

"I have been affected like everyone else in the world by this coronavirus pandemic," he said. "Rather than sit back and do nothing, we decided we need to do something to help all the men and women on the front lines; the healthcare professionals, first responders and the doctors and nurses, especially right here in the state of Connecticut."