Like many such "studies," the Minderoo Foundation report is an effort by competing materials to force adoption of costly alternatives — both economically and environmentally — on society. Plastic has replaced glass, paper and tin because it conserves resources.
Radoszewski Warns Against False Labeling for Plastics
As Canada moves forward with its plan to label plastics "toxic," PLASTICS' President and CEO speaks out about the potential economic fallout for North American trading partners.
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Teknor Apex
Founded in a small Rhode Island tire store in 1924, Teknor Apex is now a custom compounder sought after worldwide. Throughout this global expansion it has maintained a family tradition of fostering deep customer relationships.
Billions enjoy foods produced on Buhler equipment and travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with their machinery, putting the company in a unique position to turn global challenges into sustainable and good business.
The 2021 Food Packaging Summit features a cutting-edge agenda of special relevance to the Processors sector or anyone focused on environmental health and safety. Hear from seasoned government and industry experts, and gain greater understand from regulatory affairs specialists at this virtual event.
Plastics Protects: Construction Sites and Workers Safer, More Effective with Plastics
The construction industry trails only the packaging sector as one of the biggest users of plastics, due in large part to the material’s versatility as a safety shield, insulator and conduit. Any nationwide infrastructure program must make plastics a priority.
