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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Sustainable packaging"”.
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Sustainable packaging approaches for current waste challenges
Packaging plays an essential role in protecting a product from damage, attracting consumers to purchase a product, and facilitating storage and consumption. Yet its appreciation and value is quickly eroded once the product is purchased and/or consumed and the package becomes waste. With the passing …
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ECO-SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY (ECOPACKMAT)
This PhD thesis focused on developing an eco-sustainable packaging material for the food industry, addressing the growing environmental, social, and economic challenges posed by the increased plastic consumption and generation of associated wastes. Aligning with global efforts to transition to a …
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The role of innovation and institutional pressures in sustainable packaging
… under-developed scale of research conducted on sustainable production and consumption of environmentally friendly packaging Tanzania. Using the main concepts from institutional theory along with the diffusion of innovation model, this paper will examine the environmentally friendly packaging …
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To investigate the influencing factors for sustainable packaging in a multinational SME supply chain
… been to investigate the barriers and enablers to sustainable packaging within an international, closed loop supply chain of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the food Industry. It is important to mention that two-thirds of all packaging is used in the food industry, and the close relationship …
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Environmental, operational and financial sustainability of packaging methods in delivery businesses
In retail delivery companies, packaging is used to transport goods to customers while preventing damage, shrinkage and loss of the contents. With consumer preferences reflecting the growing concern for the environment, retail delivery businesses are at the crossroads of implementing a sustainable …
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End Use Packaging: A Survey of Customer Perception of Recycling and Environmental Impact of Packaging Materials
<p>Studies have shown that traditional food packaging for the fast food industry leach toxic chemicals into the food products. Some of these toxins are known endocrine disruptors, which results in reproductive issues as well as hormone imbalances. Alternatives to traditional food packaging have …
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Investigating the Impact of Health and Environmental Framing on Consumer Preference for Sustainable Food Packaging: A Choice Experiment
… are seeking alternatives to typical PET plastic packaging, namely bioplastics. Bioplastics are seen as a more sustainable alternative to PET plastic as they are biodegradable and made from renewable sources all while retaining the desirable qualities of plastic. The competitiveness of sustainable …
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Characterization of Hydrophobically Modified Titanium Dioxide Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications
… mechanical strength as well as providing active packaging functions. However, low compatibility between hydrophilic TiO2 nanoparticles and hydrophobic polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) causes problems due to the tendency of TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2) to agglomerate and form large clusters. A …
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Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activity of Enzymatic Modified Soy Protein Isolate Films with Lignin
In this study, a sustainable packaging system was developed to provide food safety and security. Soy protein isolate (SPI) was enzymatically modified by transglutaminase under different conditions to ensure desirable and optimized enzyme crosslinking activity before film preparation. …
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Designing High Performing Durable Bio-Based Coatings for Packaging Applications
… knowledge essential for durable materials for sustainable packaging applications using renewable biopolymers. These include cellulose, extracted from plants, and chitin, sourced from mushrooms and food waste like crustacean exoskeletons. These natural polymers can form strong, high-performance …
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Sustainable food process engineering
Food is a basic need and food packaging plays an important role in providing safe food to the world. Food packaging innovations in the past were important milestones for the development of the food sector, by ensuring safety, prolonging quality, and enabling the current supply chain. Nevertheless, …
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Performance and environmental impacts of biocontainers in horticultural crop production systems
Market research has help to fuel an increased interest in plant-based biocontainers. Unlike the conventional plastic containers currently favored by greenhouse producers, biocontainers can be direct planted or composted after plant installation. While this effectively reduces landfill waste, …
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ACCELLERATED SELF-LIFE TESTING OF COFFEE: THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS ON OXIDATION AND SHELF-LIFE ESTIMATION WITH A SIGHT ON THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
… represents a critical challenge for the food packaging industry. Coffee's unique sensory and chemical profile is highly sensitive to environmental conditions, including oxygen, humidity, and temperature. These factors accelerate degradation processes, such as oxidation, leading to a decline in …