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Growing Plastic Packaging Market

06 Aug 2012
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A new report from research and markets , packaging plastics market report 2012, analyzes the uk plastic packaging market, currently the fastest growing market in the packaging industry. In 2010, the plastic packaging market experienced growth, following a loss in value as the recession affected demand in both the uk and overseas. The market for plastic packaging was worth 3.7 billion in 2011, an increase of 1.4 on the previous year, and a rise of 13.2 on the market size five years earlier in 2007.

Wrapping To Tell Foods Going Off

06 Aug 2012
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London now, an intelligent food wrapping which will tell you when foods going off, say scientists who claim to have created the packaging that changes colour if the contents are going bad. The smart plastic packaging detects when meat, fish or salad leaves have passed their useby date or have been left out of the fridge for too long it also alerts householders if sealed packaging has been broken or damaged, putting contents at risk, the daily mail reported.

Food Packaging Harbours Harmful Toxins

06 Aug 2012
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Washington a new study has confirmed that plastic wrappers, food cans and storage tubs deposit at least two potentially harmful chemicals into our food. By cutting out containers, people can dramatically reduce their exposures to these toxins. The chemicals bisphenol a, or bpa, and a phthalate called dehp are known to disrupt hormonal systems in the bodies of both animals and people, leading to developmental and reproductive problems, as well as cancers, heart disease and brain disorders. And both appear in a wide variety of food packaging materials.

Edible Bottles Could Replace Plastic Waste

04 Aug 2012
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Harvard university experts, working on the concept, have filled an orange membrane with orange juice, a tomatoflavoured enclosure with gazpacho cold spanishportuguese tomatobased raw vegetable soup and grape packages with wine. Biomedical engineer david edwards hopes to create a prototype of the bottle out of wikicells soon. "in the near term, we will be encountering wikicells in restaurant settings as a novelty item," he said. Wikicells is an edible material created from a biodegradable polymer or plastic and food particles.

More Than 70 Of Americans Can Recycle Plastic Bags And Wraps Locally

04 Aug 2012
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More than 91 of the u.s. Population can recycle plastic bags locally and nearly 75 of people living in the u.s. Can recycle other types of flexible plastic wraps in their own communities, according to a new study conducted by moore recycling associates inc. The study, which examined flexible polyethylene film, which encompasses flexible plastic bags, sacks and many product wraps, identified more than 15,000 dropoff locations that collect these items for recycling.

Plastic Packaging Recycling Across Canada Increases By 15

04 Aug 2012
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A new report claims an additional 15 of plastic packaging was recycled in 2010 compared to 2009 across canada. The report, conducted by moore recycling associates, stated more than 217 million kilograms of postconsumer plastic packaging were collected for recycling in canada. The results are derived from a survey of more than 500 companies who are handling recycled plastics in north america. These companies are made up of reclaimers, exporters, brokers, mrfs material recovery facilities and other handlers of used plastics.

Colorful Parking Canopy Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

04 Aug 2012
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Is plastic recycling better or its reuse the question has been debated for long now some feel that especially plastic pet bottles can be reused for sometime before discarding, whereas others feel its recycling is better for the environment. I wonder if artists who create a plethora of designs from these bottles ever consider the point. Over time we have come across plastic bottle funnels, pencil cups, vases, drawer organizers, etc. That have been craftfully designed using plastic bottle and today we are here to tell you about a car canopy designed by garth britzman of lincoln, nebraska.

lego recycling containers

04 Aug 2012
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although many of us are huge advocates of recycling, there&rsquos no denying that typical recycling bins can become a huge sore, and can be quite distracting in an otherwise beautiful environment. well the team at the italian company flussocreativo aimed to solve this issue by creating recycling bins that didn&rsquot sacrifice form for function. the team looked to the classic lego block for inspiration, and developed the leco. not only do these lecos look like legos, they operate like them as well.