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May 15, 2023
Cellulose Nanocrystals Key to Effective Sustainable Packaging
Cellulose Nanocrystals Key to Effective Sustainable Packaging
Israeli green tech company Melodea Biobased Solutions is pioneering a new form of sustainable packaging as they introduce their new sustainable barrier coating technology VBseal which has a range of applications including fresh foods, fast foods, frozen goods ,cosmetics, and much more. One of the most difficult obstacles to overcome for sustainable packaging alternatives is their overall effectiveness in protecting the goods inside the packaging , as sometimes sustainable packaging isn't as effective in protecting contents from water, oil, aroma, light , or oxygen. This is where Melodea Bio-based Solutions hopes to gain traction by offering their sustainable barrier coating technology made with natural cellulose nanocrystals. The cellulose nanocrystals are considered the building blocks of all plants and when applied to packaging they make the inside contents impervious to all forms of external contaminants including water, vapor, air, and light. Sourced from industrial forests the cellulose nanocrystals also give packaging heat sealable properties and can replace the commonly used plastic PE layer. Melodea considers these nanocrystals to be the only renewable resource for polymers. Melodea hopes that recent sustainability trends and policies will help industry leaders adopt their innovative packaging solution. Learn more here.
May 31, 2023
Smart Reusable Packaging Model the Future of Sustainable Packaging
Smart Reusable Packaging Model the Future of Sustainable Packaging
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth suggest that the reusable packaging revolution is not far from becoming a reality. As part of an initiative to decrease plastic pollution, the researchers proposed an intricately detailed plan that they hope will form a basis for the adoption of widescale reusable packaging. The technology they commend as being the driving force behind this potential shift is “smart packaging”. A new form of packaging, this new electronically tagged packaging technology will need to be standardized and stackable according to experts. And while they also note that the new packaging must also be nontoxic, washable, durable, and lightweight, they don’t believe that any one single material is able to meet all the specified requirements. There will surely be several technical hurdles to overcome in the development stage of the technology, but researchers state that the more difficult step would be to find a way to garner widespread support and make the idea mainstream. To gain traction they suggest the packaging be rolled out in four phases, first being made available at large events such as music festivals and sports events. The upcoming plastics treaty in Paris will be an excellent opportunity for policymakers to discuss the adoption of reusable plastic systems. Learn more here.
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