Why Does Plastic Packaging Exist On Fresh Produce?

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Plastic packaging was introduced to fresh produce to do 3 main things: Preserve the produce and extend the shelf life Offer choice to suit varied consumer budgets Carry product information including best-before dates to assist consumers in managing food waste and allergen requirements. Preserving produce and extending shelf life is the biggest benefit of plastic, […]

Is Compostable Packaging The Complete Answer To Single-use Plastics?

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What Is Compostable Packaging? Compostable packaging breaks down into a natural or organic state when placed in a ‘composting environment’. Composting is a human-driven process in which a material will biodegrade under specific conditions – such as at a certain temperature or within a set timeframe – when exposed to the correct balance of microbes, […]