What Is PLA? Properties, Uses, Composting and Recycling Introduction What is PLA? PLA, or polylactic acid, is a thermoplastic polyester commonly made from sugars obtained from renewable agricultural feedstocks such…

Introduction Improving the sustainability of food packaging does not always require changing from one material to another. In many cases, an equally important question is whether the package itself can…

Introduction What is thermoforming? Thermoforming is a manufacturing process that heats a flat thermoplastic sheet until it becomes pliable, shapes it against a mold using vacuum, positive air pressure, mechanical…

Introduction   Is glass packaging sustainable? It can be—especially when a container contains substantial recycled glass, is collected through a clean recycling stream, or is reused many times in a…

Introduction Is cardboard packaging sustainable? It can be—especially when it uses responsibly sourced fiber, avoids unnecessary material, protects the product, and enters a working paper-recycling system after use. It is…

Introduction Is a glass food container better than plastic? For repeated home storage, stain-prone foods, and reheating in a container specifically rated for the appliance, glass is often the better…

Introduction  Is cardboard packaging better than plastic? It often is for dry goods, shipping boxes, bakery products, retail cartons, and other one-way uses where clean fiber can enter an established…

Introduction   How to recycle Styrofoam packaging in the United States depends on what the foam is made from, whether it is clean, and whether a specialized collection program operates…

Introduction   Clamshell packaging is widely used across food and retail industries because it combines product protection with clear product visibility in a single container design. In food applications, clamshell…

For buyers comparing packaging across several chilled-food lines, the same material, closure, and handling checks also apply to disposable sushi trays used by supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaway counters. Can You…

For buyers comparing packaging across several chilled-food lines, the same material, closure, and handling checks also apply to disposable sushi trays used by supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaway counters. Introduction Yes,…

Introduction   Tamper evident packaging is designed to leave visible evidence when a package has been opened, breached, or interfered with before it reaches the consumer. The concept became widely…