The new containers from good natured Products Inc. are designed to address Canada’s proposed ban on single-use take out containers.

The partnership aims to accelerate the availability of a turnkey solution for K-Cup compatible compostable coffee pods in North America.

The agreement is a key component of Mars Wrigley's strategy to transform its packaging portfolio to support a circular economy.

HumidiNaturals are a plant-based, biopolymer blend designed to degrade within 14-18 months.

TIPA and PerfoTec have created a laser microperforated compostable film that has reportedly ideal packaging qualities, reduces food waste and cuts carbon emissions.

Kraft Mac & Cheese has announced it is developing and testing the brand’s first-ever recyclable fiber-based microwavable cup. Upon testing completion, the brand will launch a new Kraft Mac & Cheese Shapes variety using the new cup and design later in 2021.

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a short-term upswing in demand for single-use plastic packaging, the longer-term trend is toward sustainability. And so, with an eye toward the future, more and more manufacturers are striving to increase the use of bio-based plastic materials as a sustainable solution for many product packaging applications.

The plant-based food trend has been building for a few years. In 2020, its appeal broadened to a larger audience, reflecting consumers’ amplified health concerns. Recognizing this movement, grocers and CPGs are introducing programs to capitalize on the market potential. Those efforts will expand as consumers continue looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based foods in their diets.  

Vericool, the inventors of the world’s first recyclable/biodegradable cooler, has developed a worldwide sustainable thermal solution for shipping COVID-19 vaccines that is both recyclable and compostable.  

After ToBeNaturAL, the aluminium tube with a cap made of compostable material, Favia expands its offer by giving customers the possibility to adopt a recycled plastic cap.