University of Plymouth study misleads on value of biodegradable and compostable plastics

The study Environmental deterioration of biodegradable, oxo-biodegradable, compostable, and conventional plastic carrier bags in the sea, soil, and open-air over a 3-year period carried out by Imogen E. Napper and Richard C. Thompson of the University of Plymouth, whose results were announced yesterday, intends to provide insights into the ‘environmental deterioration’ of plastic carrier bags made from different polymer types under littering conditions.

MULTIVAC continues its growth course

As part of a press breakfast at IFFA, the Directors of MULTIVAC, Hans-Joachim Boekstegers (CEO) and Guido Spix (CTO/COO), today gave an overview of the current development of the business and the packaging trends at MULTIVAC, as well as some of the many product innovations on the exhibition stand.