Tag: antimicrobial packaging
Upcycled citrus waste offers many benefits over traditional petroleum-based plastic for packaging purposes. However, barriers to adoption are high, particularly regarding regulatory and safety challenges.
Polymeric antimicrobial food packaging is an innovative advancement in foodborne illness prevention, some experts say, and researchers are working to expand its effectiveness.
Containers and packaging clog municipal waste streams with the Environmental Protection Agency estimating the load at 82.2 million tons in 2018 – more than 28% of all waste produced. At the same time, the USDA …