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Compound found in food packaging activates immune response in mice

21 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

Some plastic food and beverage containers still contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can mimic the hormone oestrogen, and researchers from the American Chemical Society (ACS) have reported that, in mice, BPA can activate an immune response that persists for at least three generations.

Although experts say that small amounts of BPA detected in foods are unlikely to cause problems to health, some are concerned that constant low-level exposures could have long-term health effects, especially for developing foetuses, infants and children.

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NEWS Biodegradable plastic packaging developed for use in pharma

21 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

A novel completely recyclable and fully biodegradable plastic packaging solution which could be used in the pharmaceutical industry has been developed.

After initial testing to create environmentally friendly packaging, researchers used a biodegradable plastic additive which they combined with sugarcane to make a ‘green plastic’.

When processed correctly, sugarcane can be converted into a commercially material which is both CO2 neutral and recyclable. The material is also as equally robust as traditional petroleum plastic.

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Govt plans increase in thickness of polyethylene bags to 125 microns

21 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

If finalised, the cost of packaging of all materials including food, agriculture, fertilizer, clothes and all other items would rise significantly. The increase in the minimum thickness of the packaging material would increase the cost of packaged products and hence, lead to a further escalation in their cost.

Plastic manufacturers have raised objections with the government on the proposal.

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ALPLA CARIBE AND FORTIFLEX FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

19 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

ALPLA and Fortiflex first collaborated in 2017 in the wake of Hurricane Maria. ALPLA was able to get the power supply at its production plant in Guayama, Puerto Rico, back up and running quickly after the damage caused by the storm – unlike Fortiflex. ‘We were originally only meant to handle some of Fortiflex’s production temporarily,’ explains Richard Lisch, Regional Manager with ALPLA Caribe, ‘but a partnership that worked well developed between us, and we then made it official with our strategic alliance.’

Entire production activities taken on

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Morrisons to introduce plastic-free fruit and veg areas to help customers buy bagless

19 Jan 2020
Abhishek Agarwal

Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores. Customers will be able to choose from up to 127 varieties of fruit and veg - and buy them loose or put them in recyclable paper bags.

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DS Smith Plastics Launches Online Shop Of their AkyPak® Bulk Containers

18 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

[KAYSERSBERG, FRANCE, September 25th, 2019] European leading packaging strategist DS Smith Plastics is launching an online site www.akypak-containers.com for European customers interested on the unbeatable combination of tough and lightweight offered by their AkyPak Returnable Bulk Containers.

The new online shop allows customers to configure bulk containers based on their requirements, request a quote and soon… buy them online.

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Nestlé creates market for food-grade recycled plastics, launches fund to boost packaging innovation

17 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestlé will reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third in the same period whilst working with others to advance the circular economy and endeavor to clean up plastic waste from oceans, lakes and rivers.

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Wipro 3D develops india's first metal 3D printing machine with IISc

17 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

Wipro 3D, the dditive mnufacturing (AM) business of wipro infrastructure engineering (WIN), have jointly with the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) have developed the contry's first industry grade metal additive 3D printing machine.

This 3D printing machine works on selective electron beam melting technology naad offers higher build rate, better therml management ,higher part density as well as superior mechanical properties, said the company.

The machine's  benchmerking is underway and likely to be completed in ner future, said the company.

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Pujolasos launches first-ever compostable wooden cap free of plastic and glue

16 Jan 2020
Yukta Arora

The wood packaging specialist developed the new Woork cap after years of R&D in an effort to meet increasing demands.

It stated: “This innovation responds to the current need and demand of the market aimed at offering consumers 100% organic and sustainable packaging products for the beauty sector.”

Eliminating the need for plastic inner parts or glues to join materials means the Woork cap can be discarded and composted.

Word and cork are completely renewable natural materials, and provide a luxury aesthetic for beauty brand packaging.

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