Packaging and food waste
Given that nearly 60% of the food produced in Canada gets discarded, and food production accounts for a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions,…
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Plastic is fantastic… Part Two
We saw in Part One what the different numbers written on most plastic containers mean. We concluded that it was clear that plastics could…
RESPAK: Packaging just got better
- The food industry uses packaging made from a variety of materials, including plastic, cardboard, polystyrene, and I could go on. Did you know? Across…
A more environmentally friendly polystyrene tray, we were successful!
- When you go grocery shopping, do you pay particular attention to the type of packaging used to package your food? Recycled or recyclable clear…
ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING: DESIGNING BETTER WITH LESS
- Short-lived, sometimes bulky, packaging has been an integral part of our daily lives for many years now. And it hasn't stopped changing! The agri-food…
Is polystyrene foam the real enemy?
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…
Recycled fibre: how do you reconcile eco-friendliness and food safety?
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…
Cascades gives a second life to polystyrene, which isn’t such a bad material after all!
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.…
Food packaging, health and sustainable development: the story of a paradox
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…