What does packaging look like in a truly sustainable, circular economy, and how do we get there? Phil Lattimore looks at how changes could affect everything from materials and design to supply chains and delivery models.
Novel solutions
Biotechnology is also being applied to packaging developments in a growing number of ways. Bioplastics that are either biobased (material sourced from natural, non-fossil-fuel resources) or compostable are being introduced by firms such as the UK’s Biome Bioplastics. It produces plant-based polymer that can be used for a variety of products, including flexible films.
Biome Technologies plc is a growth oriented, commercially driven technology group. The Group’s primary activity is the development of its fast growing business in bioplastics. The Group comprises two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies.
