The new wrapping is Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certified, which means that the entire packaging is able to break down properly in commercial compost systems.

The global biodegradable packaging market is expected to reach USD 21.60 billion by 2026 according to a new study published by Polaris Market Research.

Stora Enso is investing EUR 8 million to double its production capacity of formed fiber in Europe.
 

The new initiative is expected to be in place by late spring 2021 in Kokomio’s Mexico City plant.

Minus Works, an American manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance gel packs for the cold chain industry, today announced it has received Ready Biodegradability Certification for its Plant-Based Refrigerant Gel formulation, making it the first gel pack manufacturer to achieve this standard.

Thomas, the leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry manufacturing, released its '2020 Q4 Top Manufacturing Trends,' identifying the top products and services sourced by North American manufacturers, as well as sharing predictions for 2021 industrial sourcing trends. 

Winners of the 2020 BEYONDPLASTIC Awards, which looked for new designs to eliminate single-use plastic packaging in society, brought innovative and elegant solutions to make common consumer items biodegradable and CO2-free.