Tag: plastic packaging

Plasma-Coated Paper: A Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Packaging

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Plastic packaging continues to be a major problem for the environment. Paper, on the other hand, is made of renewable raw materials. Its advantage over petroleum-based plastic is that it decomposes and does not remain in the ground for many years. How-ever, uncoated paper does not provide any barrier to humidity or oxygen. Plain paper Read more about Plasma-Coated Paper: A Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Packaging[…]

Plastic Waste: an European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries

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The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics, adopted today, is a part of the transition towards a more circular economy. It will protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for the Future of Europe. There is a strong business case for transforming the way products are designed, Read more about Plastic Waste: an European strategy to protect the planet, defend our citizens and empower our industries[…]