39 min
Episode 11: The Shift Toward Clean and Food-Safe Packaging Materials Crazy About Packaging: Conversations with the C.A.P. Pack
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In Episode 11 of the Crazy About Packaging (C.A.P.) Pack Podcast, we dive into the transformative journey of the global food packaging industry towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious practices. This episode explores the industry's pivot away from harmful chemicals and plastics towards safer, cleaner packaging alternatives.
Key Highlights:
♻️ The Definition of Clean Materials: Our hosts, Mike, Natalie, and Jonathan, share their perspectives on what constitutes "clean" materials in food packaging, covering aspects from recyclability and environmental impact to manufacturing processes and consumer safety.
🚫 Problematic Materials on the Exit Path: We delve into specific materials that are being phased out, such as BPA, phthalates, PFAS, polystyrene, PVC, and PVDC coatings, discussing the risks associated with each and the reasons behind their declining use.
🏛️ Regulatory and Social Influences: This episode also examines the role of government regulations, industry standards, and the impact of social media in accelerating the shift towards cleaner packaging materials.
🔜📦 The Future of Food Packaging: We highlight the emerging alternatives like polypropylene (PP), polyethylene, and PET, focusing on innovative solutions like ICPG's XPP solution, which offers a sustainable, recyclable, and food-safe option.
🎧 Tune into this insightful episode and be sure to subscribe for more updates and to join us in exploring the evolving landscape of food packaging.
In Episode 11 of the Crazy About Packaging (C.A.P.) Pack Podcast, we dive into the transformative journey of the global food packaging industry towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious practices. This episode explores the industry's pivot away from harmful chemicals and plastics towards safer, cleaner packaging alternatives.
Key Highlights:
♻️ The Definition of Clean Materials: Our hosts, Mike, Natalie, and Jonathan, share their perspectives on what constitutes "clean" materials in food packaging, covering aspects from recyclability and environmental impact to manufacturing processes and consumer safety.
🚫 Problematic Materials on the Exit Path: We delve into specific materials that are being phased out, such as BPA, phthalates, PFAS, polystyrene, PVC, and PVDC coatings, discussing the risks associated with each and the reasons behind their declining use.
🏛️ Regulatory and Social Influences: This episode also examines the role of government regulations, industry standards, and the impact of social media in accelerating the shift towards cleaner packaging materials.
🔜📦 The Future of Food Packaging: We highlight the emerging alternatives like polypropylene (PP), polyethylene, and PET, focusing on innovative solutions like ICPG's XPP solution, which offers a sustainable, recyclable, and food-safe option.
🎧 Tune into this insightful episode and be sure to subscribe for more updates and to join us in exploring the evolving landscape of food packaging.
39 min