Good News Notes: “Sustainability and environmental friendliness have become top of mind for many consumers, meaning it has also become important for buyers and suppliers across the industry as they look to make products stand out on the shelves. Aiding in this mission is Nexxt Pack Solutions, which is introducing compostable netting in the U.S., an innovative…
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Biodegradable Dog Poop Bags by Pogi’s
Good News Notes: “Pogi’s Pet Supplies has launched dog waste bags that come in three different styles to ensure customers can find the right option for their needs. These include a box of 18 individual rolls, a grab-and-go box with 140 bags for easy access, and easy-tie bags with handles. As pet owners around the…
Lipman expands line of compostable packaging for organic produce
Good News Notes: “Lipman Family Farms will showcase the expansion of their compostable packaging line at the Organic Produce Summit on Sept. 16 in Monterey, Calif. Designed for organic grape tomatoes, mini cucumbers, green beans and mini sweet peppers under Lipman’s Grown True organic line, the packaging meets the growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly…
Echo redesigns new Smarties range with 100% plastic free materials
Good News Notes: “Smarties’ plastic free commitments helped broaden Echo’s creative process to think outside the box while maintaining the playfulness of the brand and making it a learning experience for kids. “Following the launch of Smarties music creator in 2020, a physical and digitally interactive toy that enables children to create their own tunes,…
Limerick-Based 1930 Café Launches With Plastic-Free Lidless Coffee Cup
Good News Notes: “Limerick-based 1930 Café has launched its new coffee shop concept with a plastic-free and lidless takeaway cup as part of its initiative to tackle plastic pollution, including the huge volumes generated by plastic-coated coffee cups and plastic lids. 1930 Café recently opened adjacent to Lidl’s new store on Corbally Road, Westbury, Co…
McDonald’s says nearly all its paper packaging from sustainable fiber
Good News Notes: “McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) said on Thursday it has nearly achieved its goal of sourcing all of its paper food packaging in restaurants from recycled or sustainable fiber. The Chicago-based global burger chain said in its annual sustainability report that in 2020 99.6% of the paper bags, food wrappers, napkins, cup carriers and other fiber-based…
Introducing Idealpak’s bioplastic product—sugarcane packaging
Good News Notes: “Bioplastics are plastic materials produced from renewable biological resources, such as vegetable oils, corn starch or sugarcane. Idealpak’s bioplastic packaging products are made from 100% biobased material derived from sugarcane. Instead of fossil-based materials, these products are sourced from 100% renewable resource—sugarcane. Their carbon footprint is lower than traditional packaging because sugarcane…
Growing appetite for vegan dairy, meat products propels Northern California producers
Good News Notes: “Finding vegetarian and vegan food in a grocery store is no longer like a scavenger hunt. That’s good news for its producers but leaves the traditional meat and dairy industries less than thrilled. Sales and new products are up, say industry experts, because people want alternatives to animal products for health and…
Kumho to use sustainable biosilica for high-performance synthetic rubbers
Good News Notes: “Kumho Petrochemical says that environmentally sustainable biosilica, extracted from rice bran, is to be used in the company’s high-performance synthetic rubbers, including S-SBR. It claims this will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 70% compared with the previous silica-based production methods. The company notes that it has recently strengthened its research…
McDonald’s plant burger launch late to vegan party
Good News Notes: “The McPlant burger will be trialled in 10 Coventry restaurants from late September and go national next year. But the launch lags behind rival fast food chains, such as Greggs with its vegan sausage roll and Burger King with a soy-based Rebel Whopper. McDonald’s said it took its time to ensure it…