Green Publications
NAD recommends FP International discontinue certain biodegradable claims; finds advertiser can support qualified "green" claimsNAD recommends FP International discontinue certain biodegradable claim: finds advertiser can support qualified "Green" claims. | |
Assessing the environmental impacts of oxy-degradable plastics across their life cycle - EV0422Oxo-degradable plastics are made of petroleum-based polymers (usually polyethylene (PE)) that contain additives (usually metal salts), which accelerate their degradation when exposed to heat and/or light. The plastic is fairly common in the market, being used in a range of applications including carrier bags, packaging and agricultural films... | |
Paper is not only the largest global packaging sector but is also behind some of the most pioneering innovations today. Elisabeth Fischer profiles technologies such as paper-based RFID tags, moulded paper and barrier solutions against cardboard oil migration that are leading the way towards a sustainable packaging movement in the years to come. | |
