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Can alternative packaging materials harm food security?

Those of us in the food packaging industry must examine whether the shift to alternative materials like bioplastics and bagasse diverts potential food sources further away from those who need them the most. We explore this topic on World Food Day 2021.

Pioneering plastics: Q&A spanning bioplastics to oxo-degradables

Sometimes it feels like there are too many plastic types for consumers to fully comprehend. Verive’s guide to relevant varieties – spanning recycled plastics, oxo-degradables, and bioplastics – provides key definitions from the plastics packaging market.