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Due to legislative restrictions such as the EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the trend towards developing new, bio-economic packaging, natural polymers are increasingly coming to the fore as forward-looking alternatives to conventional fossil plastics. One of these polymers is alginic acid or alginate, which can be extracted from brown algae.

Mondi and Taurus Packaging have collaborated to create a wet strength paper shopping bag for the South African retail market

This packaging solution can prevent up to 2 million plastic bags from entering the waste stream in South Africa every month
The paper bags support SPAR and Food Lover's Market's sustainability commitments to reduce plastic waste

With the 27th Fakuma, which will take place from 12 to 16 October 2021, Friedrichshafen will once again become the industry meeting place for industrial plastics processing. Under the motto "Making every product unique", LEONHARD KURZ will provide insights into innovative plastic surface solutions at the trade fair.

In the quest for circular packaging solutions for more demanding applications, AR Packaging contributes by launching a fibre-based tray concept intended for modified atmosphere packaging of ready meals and other chilled foods. The fully recyclable TrayLite® solution provides an efficient and convenient alternative to full plastic barrier trays and reduces plastics by 85%.

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