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Is polystyrene foam the real enemy?

Écrit par Michel Iliesco, 26 September 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Michel Iliesco, September 26, 2012 , 0 Comments

Polystyrene foam, a “bad” plastic in popular belief, is used in many forms. From food containers to protective packaging, profiled forms, portable coolers, thermal insulation and dishes, the material gets around. Polystyrene foam often gets a ...

Recycled fibre: how do you reconcile eco-friendliness and food safety?

Écrit par Islem Yezza, 04 July 2012 , 1 Commentaire Created by Islem Yezza, July 4, 2012 , 1 Comment

In a recent post, we discussed the food safety challenge posed by the presence of mineral oil in recycled fibres. We argued that although several possible solutions exist, they all elicit questions. Also, they largely involve ...

Cascades gives a second life to polystyrene, which isn’t such a bad material after all!

Écrit par Michel Iliesco, 08 June 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Michel Iliesco, June 8, 2012 , 0 Comments

On April 12, Cascades and Nextlife entered into an exclusive partnership to recycle a highly underappreciated packaging material: polystyrene (PS), also known as No. 6 Plastic. This means you will soon be able to purchase steak in ...

Food packaging, health and sustainable development: the story of a paradox

Écrit par Islem Yezza, 06 June 2012 , 2 Commentaires Created by Islem Yezza, June 6, 2012 , 2 Comments

Whether in the form of a box, a bag or plastic wrap, food packaging is often lambasted, as it is seen as a source of pollution or contamination. So why use it? For its primary functions, ...