Packaging Matters
Image by Simon Williams (https://www.flickr.com)
INTRO Welcome to the (delayed) first post of the year. This is a sui generis article a bit more comprehensive than usual. Polymers, more commonly known as plastics have become indispensable since their explosion in…Continue Reading
Source:https://www.bottlestore.com/blog/the-remarkable-history-of-the-glass-bottle-infographic/
Introduction In this first post about glass packaging after a brief look at the history of glass packaging, I’ll review the main manufacturing process, how the different colors are obtained, and some curious examples of…Continue Reading
Briks: Sustainable? Recyclable?
In Part I we saw that briks or cartons can be considered fairly sustainable, but… Are briks recyclable? So far they briks seem quite sustainable in the production and use stages, but what about waste…Continue Reading
Waste hierarchy pyramid
In the first post I tried to define the different types of bioplastics and the biodegradation and composting processes. Here’s the graphic to refresh the different bioplastics: Source: European Bioplastics In this second post about biodegradable…Continue Reading
Briks: Sustainable? Recyclable?
INTRO: Another brik in the landfill? Billions of beverage cartons are consumed every year: they come in all shapes and sizes, can hold anything from fruit juice to beans, soups or milk and are as…Continue Reading
PET can for Glinter
This short post is about a container I find very attractive visually. It’s a beverage can with a body made of PET. It was going to be included in a more generic post about innovations…Continue Reading
