Mexican baked goods company Grupo Bimbo’s Organizacion Barcel subsidiary has begun using degradable metallic polypropylene packaging that is said to disintegrate within a period of three to five years after the product’s shelf life. Is this more greenwashing or a real environmental benefit? Tell us what you think: greenerpackage.com/node/1120
Minnesota has become the first U.S. state to ban bisphenol-A (BPA) from plastic baby bottles and sippy cups. From the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to the American Chemistry Council, opinions vary on the safety of BPA use for food packaging. What’s yours? greenerpackage.com/node/1085
