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Bruce Welt, PhD

Sustainable Packaging
Syngas is the Key to Packaging Sustainability
University of Florida professor Bruce Welt, Ph.D., shares the main takeaways from the first meeting of the Industry Consortium for Advanced Recycling, which took place June 12-13.
July 9, 2019
Figure 1: Image Courtesy Global Syngas Technology Council - GlobalSyngas.org
Sustainable Packaging
Plasma gasification can enable circular economy sustainability for packaging
As we realize that the 3Rs approach is failing to achieve our sustainability objectives, plasma gasification stands out as the most promising solution.
April 8, 2019
Figure 1b: Plasma Torch (Source: Westinghouse Plasma Corporation)
Sustainable Packaging
Plasma gasification closes the loop (on sustainability)
The traditional approach of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ needs to be replaced with a new paradigm focused on converting terminal packaging waste into recovered products and energy.
February 11, 2019
Bruce Welt, PhD, University of Florida
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Package Design
Beer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual Engagement
An eye-tracking study reveals how craft beer packaging influences shopper behavior, offering data-driven takeaways for designers looking to boost shelf impact and drive purchase decisions.
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Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems
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Recycling
Cadbury, Kimberly-Clark, and Greiner Packaging Use Recycled Materials in Packaging
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