Packaging Matters
INTRODUCTION During at least the last ten years, the use of renewable materials has been – along with recycling, reusing, and end of life sustainability- one of the major research topics to improve the environmental…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
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
