FUNCTIONAL BARRIERS

EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials

YEAR IN REVIEW 2013

Part 3 – Environmental challenges keep industry on the alert / Biodegradables and plastic bag bans make headlines / Recycling moves forward but players say full potential not reached

GLOBAL PACKAGING MARKET

Plastic packaging causes most environmental concern in US and India / Demands for tougher quality controls and stricter environmental legislation / Innventia study

BIOPLASTICS

Research: Launching “MouldPulp” project to develop biocomposites for injection moulding / Pan-European R&D effort involving Swedish, Finish and German scientists

SÖDRA

New biodegradable composite material developed / Production to begin after the summer