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Biodolomer, devised by Swedish material tech company Gaia Biomaterials, is a bioplastic primarily made from natural minerals and vegetable oils. It comes in granules and can be used in most plastic production methods.
Bio-based
Compostable Biodolomer Cups Debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The new biodolomer substrate can be used for everything from grocery bags to cover film for agriculture. It is 100% compostable, CO2 neutral, and does not result in any microplastics, the company says.
December 8, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging
Sustainability Awards 2023 Winners Announced
Here are the winners of the 2023 Sustainability Awards – the most prestigious global competition for sustainable packaging innovation.
November 30, 2023
AMP Robotics took the top prize for AMP Vortex, its AI-powered automation system for film removal and recovery in recycling facilities.
Sustainable Packaging
Tequila Komos and Green Loop Pioneer New Sustainable Solutions
First to utilize BIOPALL by Green Loop’s hybrid pallets and packaging made with agave production waste.
November 30, 2023
BioPall are made of 70% agave fiber and 30% wood sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Bio-based
Sustainability ‘Baked in’ to New Paper Packaging for Frozen Bread
European baker Lantmännen Unibake switches from a plastic bag for its frozen bread shipments, integrating a paper barrier into its corrugated case instead.
November 21, 2023
Lantmännen Unibake’s new packaging eliminates the LDPE bag that held the frozen bread loaves inside the corrugated shipper and instead incorporates a barrier paper on the inside of the case that protects against grease and moisture.
Sustainable Packaging
FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS
The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.
November 20, 2023
The FDA's proposed changes to food contact notification regulations would apply to all food contact substances, not just PFAS.
Events
Five Trends Spotted at the Private Label Trade Show
As store brands continue to outperform national brands, PLMA – The Private Label Manufacturers Assn. identifies five product trends that dominated the 2023 Private Label Trade Show.
November 15, 2023
One of the trends identified by PLMA at its Private Label Trade Show was the rise in specialized skincare. Featured was Bath & Body Works, which has grown its men’s category with new private brand skincare and beard care products.
Flexible packaging
Morris Packaging Achieves 2023 Sustainability Goal With Recyclable Flexible Packaging
Morris Packaging
Morris Packaging now offers 100% recyclable flexible packaging that also contains 20% recycled content. This aligns with its 2025 pledge of offering a sustainable property for 100% of our packaging.
November 14, 2023
Recyclable Flexible Packaging
Sustainable Packaging
Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative
The initiative from The Sonoco FRESH food, packaging and sustainability institute will bridge lab-based R&D with the larger-scale campus organics recycling system.
November 13, 2023
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Events
Packaging Recycling Summit 2024
The Packaging Recycling Summit, presented by Packaging World, engages brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to shed light on all the links of the circular supply chain.
September 16, 2024September 18, 2024
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Operational Excellence
State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening
Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.
November 10, 2023
PFAS have been used in food packaging and various other applications including commercial household products and firefighting foam.
Workforce
Clemson Announces Fall 2023 Outstanding Packaging Science Senior Award Winners
Clemson University announces two Fall 2023 awards. Sarah Lynskey is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Leah Severance becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.
November 2, 2023
Leah Severance (left) is the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior, and Sarah Lynskey (right) becomes the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, both for fall 2023.
Sustainable Packaging
Portland Trail Blazers Offer Fans Compostable Packaging
Portland’s NBA team supports the use of compostable foodservice packaging throughout its arena that is collected on-site and used by a local composting firm to create nutrient-rich soil.
October 31, 2023
Eco-Products compostable plates, bowls, trays, utensils, cups, and straws are being used throughout the Moda Center stadium during Portland Trail Blazers’ games.
Sustainable Packaging
Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and JDE Peet's Introduce Paper-Based Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations by Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and JDE Peet's from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
October 29, 2023
Procter & Gamble's Lenor fabric softener and scent booster is now available in recyclable cardboard packaging in Germany.
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Snapsil Systems to Showcase Ultra-Light Portion-Control Packaging at PACK EXPO 2025
Snapsil Systems to launch ultra-light portion-control packaging— which reduces plastic waste and helps companies increase profits— in Booth SU-37096.
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