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Editor's Forum

Bioplastics' Role in Flexibles Market

September 9, 2019

In today’s marketplace, it seems bioplastics would be the perfect answer. Nowhere would this be more important than in the flexible packaging segment, which faces growing concerns about the use of plastics — its primary material.

BioLogiQ Appoints R&F Chemical as South Korean Strategic Partner

July 25, 2018

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BioLogiQ, Inc., a bioplastic resin manufacturing company specializing in plastic products made from renewable resources, has appointed R&F Chemical of Seoul, South Korea, as strategic partner. R&F Chemical will focus on product development and engineering while also acting as the exclusive South Korean importer and master distributor for BioLogiQ's portfolio of NuPlastiQ BioPolymers.

Flexible Packaging Association | Update

Environment & Safety Summit Probes EPA, OSHA Priorities

October 1, 2015

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FPA’s annual Environmental Summit & Safety Summit is set for Jan. 26-27, 2016. Among a range of issues, the program probes EPA and OSHA priorities and regulatory plans.

SPI Bioplastics Division to Highlight Biodegradable, Bio-Based Plastic Materials at NPE2015

March 18, 2015

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SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association and the SPI Bioplastics Division invites plastics professionals, environmental advocates, industry innovators and other interested parties to NPE: The International Plastics Showcase March 23-27 in Orlando, Fla.

European Parliament Vote on Plastic Bags Confirms Contribution of Compostable Bags to Biowaste

April 21, 2014

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The European Parliament adopted a report to demonstrate its support for decisive action to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags in Europe.

Technology: Bioplastics

Bioplastics Role in Packaging

Paul Mines, Contributing writer

March 31, 2014

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The development of sophisticated packaging has vastly improved the shelf life of products

flexible packaging and multi-layer film recycler

Sustainability: Biobased Solutions

Packaging Converters' Challenge: Landfill Free in Three Years

March 31, 2014

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A new approach has been introduced into the flexible packaging and multi-layer film industry.

Technology: Biobased Films

Sustainability-Driven Innovation in Flexible Packaging

Nirav Desai, director of operations at Haremar Plastic Manufacturing, discusses the importance of sustainability in flexible packaging—and not just for the planet. Desai has been at Haremar for 11 years.

Nirav Desai, Contributing writer

March 17, 2014

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As you may have read in World Bioplastics, a November 2013 industry study conducted by The Freedonia Group, the global demand for biobased or biodegradable plastics will rise 19 percent to 950,000 metric tons in 2017.

European Parliament Plastic Bags Vote Paves Way for Biodegradable and Compostable Bags

March 11, 2014

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The European Parliament Environment Committee has voiced its support to reduce the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags in Europe.

Industry Insights: Nano Bioplastics

The Nano Approach to Flexible Packaging

Eef de Ferrante, Contributing writer

October 1, 2013

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While the focus for flexible packaging suppliers has been firmly on sustainability issues as much as performance in recent years, a new generation of packaging technologists is looking at new, and potentially ground breaking, nanomaterials and coatings to create new products.

2020 January/February

Among the articles in the January/February 2020 issue of Flexible Packaging Magazine, read the Executive Forecast for 2020, read about the latest news and product innovations in the flexible packaging industry, hear from some of the industry leaders, and much more!

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