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3D printed packaging is lighter, and has lower costs this is beneficial because it reduces material waste by only consuming what's necessary for the print and the support structures

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Edible packaging is a type of material that is designed to be eaten alongside the food that it contains, or it can be easily compostable if not consumed. Some examples are ice cream cones, edible coffee cups, edible straws, edible candy and chocolate wrappers. Edible packaging  was first used around 3000BC, used as a wax coating for citrus fruits in China.

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South Plastic Industry created tamper proof containers for fruit, made up of 100% post consumer recycle PET. It was produced in 2023 and feature a tear off seal and needle-proof ventilation in order to prevent contamination.

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An enchancement to food packaging by providing better protection for food products with a durable layer, allowing for thermal stability which allows for an extension to the products shelf life.

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Edible packaging is a type of material that is designed to be eaten alongside the food that they contain, or it can be easily compostable if not consumed. Some examples are ice cream cones, edible coffee cups, edible straws, edible candy and chocolate wrappers. It was first used around 3000BC, used as a wax coating for citrus fruits in China.

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Paper packaging in sauce packets is a form of development in order to reduce single use plastic waste.

The new paper based packaging contains 58% less plastic than the original MasterFoods Squeeze on Packs. This innovation was developed due to the need to keep the convenience of the original squeeze on packs. After use the consumers can now dispose of the package in the recycling instead of the general waste.

General Manager of Mars Food & Nutrition Australia, Bill Heague, says, “The trial of paper-based MasterFoods Recyclable Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs marks another important milestone in Mars’ sustainability journey, and demonstrates the role the food industry can play in working towards a circular economy. Currently, over 240 million of our MasterFoods Squeeze-On packs are used each year – that’s nine packs for every Australian. We know that as we work towards more sustainable packaging, it’s important that we understand how it performs in market – with consumers, customers and through the packaging value chain. This trial will allow us to better understand how this new paper-recyclable squeeze-on performs so we can take these learnings forwards. If we transition our full portfolio to this new format over time, Mars Australia would be set to eliminate around 190 tonnes of plastic from our value chain a year.”

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Designed for athletes to be able to consume energy gel without the use of single-use plastics. The lining, made of seaweed, is durable and easily digested in the body compared to inferior calcium lactate and sodium alginate comprised films. It was developed by a company called Notpla which addresses concerns around single-use plastics by utilising seaweed. Additionally, this seaweed film has been extrapolated by Notpla to line cardboard containers, making them fully compostable/biodegradable.

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Fibre-based alternative to plastic shrink wrap for multipacks.

Consumers and legislators respond better to paper than plastic, as it is associated with recyclability and not contributing to “ocean debris.” Extended producer responsibility policies tend to prefer fibre-based packaging.

Trees are a renewable resource and also are beneficial because they consume carbon from the atmosphere. However, forests need to be “managed responsibly” to truly provide benefits over fossil fuel-based materials.

As these fibre-based alternatives hit their high barrier and performance targets, it is expected that paper will become more popular.

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Cellulose is an organic carbohydrate polymer that makes up the cell walls of plants and algae.

Cellulose packaging is made from cellulose-based materials such as paper, cardboard, or cellophane which can be used to produce environmentally friendly bioplastic.

A nontechnology company has developed a cellulose-based, 100% renewable material designed to replace plastic coating on packaging. The green technique, called Chromatogeny, makes any cellulose-based packaging hydrophobic where products remain protected without the sacrifice of sustainability.

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Coles has swapped plastci grape bags with more environmentally friendlys paper bags

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‘Unnecessary’: Coles announces huge change

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Coles has swapped its plastic grape bags with more environmentally friendly paper “handbags”, dividing shoppers across the country.

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boosts efficiency during manufacturing, reduces costs and minimises waste

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film made out of plant starches in the place of plastic wrap, biodegradable and eco freindly