Currently, it is very common to hear about the importance of plastic recycling for the care of the environment, since there is a generally negative perception of plastic, and many people think that is a harmful material. However, this material offers many possibilities and advantages to different sectors within the industry. It is important to …
Plasma coating for plastic containers is one of the most recent innovations that the packaging industry introduced. It has the objective of making the containers safer for the different markets to which they are directed, in addition, this barrier does not compromise their recycling process. This coating for plastic containers is made of a ceramic …
The term plasticulture has been coined due to the growing agricultural industry in much of the world, currently, according to data from the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) indicate that about 25% of crops in Mexico, one of the main exporters of fruits and vegetables to the US and the world, …
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The discovery of plastic was a significant advancement in materials science, revolutionizing the way products are manufactured and marketed globally. Its versatility allowed the creation of innovative and previously unimaginable products. Due to its low cost, plastic quickly became accessible to all social sectors, further contributing to its widespread use. However, the environmental implications of …
The plastic industry currently has as a priority to integrate the sustainability of packaging within its priorities. The first step they have solved is to try to make the packaging of a single material to facilitate the recycling process, however, the demands remain the same: high quality for the care of the content, no matter …
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Hybrid packaging is a solution made up of two types of materials that seek to create an innovative concept, save money, add textures, or improve the presentation of the product and the consumer experience. Without a doubt, the plastic packaging market has grown considerably in recent years due to the need to replace materials such …
In the search for sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges, two key issues have come to the fore in recent years: plastics and solar energy. Although at first glance they might seem like independent concepts, the truth is that they are more connected than we usually imagine. In this blog, we’ll explain the relationship between …
The importance of the correct management of plastic waste has been talked about all over the world, this has to do with the immense pollution problem. Although each country has different regulations on this issue, some have made agreements due to this need to find solutions. 3 main legislative changes have been made on plastic …
In the present day, large manufacturers of plastic containers face the immense challenge of innovating new efficient manufacturing techniques, materials, and practices that guarantee the sustainability of their processes and plastic containers. Without a doubt, the problem of waste has become a global concern, so it is very common to ask what is the future …
The biodegradability of materials can be defined as the capacity of certain materials or substances to decompose naturally in the environment by means of bacteria and enzymes present in the material itself or in soil, air, or water. Each type of material has a certain average degradation time, however, the type of environment in which …
