Welcome to re:NEW Eco-Friendly Packaging News, where you can find out about the latest environmentally friendly packaging options and developments that will help reduce greenhouse emissions and landfill waste.

Improving the Commercial Viability of PLA Packaging

Convex Plastics has teamed up with the new national Plastics Centre of Excellence (PCoE) to actively research how to make biodegradable PLA packaging more commercially viable. Read More …

New Eco-Friendly Packaging Options Comparison Chart

We have just updated our environmentally friendly packaging option chart to help you determine which eco-friendly packaging option will suit your application best, and how each option rates in relation to environmental impact, uses and cost.  View/Download Chart …

Accelerating the Breakdown of Petroleum-Based Plastics 

An increasing number of companies are choosing to reduce carbon emissions and landfill waste by paying a small premium to make their petroleum-based packaging degradable. Read More …

Metallised Compostable Packs Ideal for Organic Tea

A new metallised NatureFlex film is enabling organic tea products to stay fresh and green by combining the high barrier benefits of aluminium and the biodegradability of cellulose. Read More …

Compostable Film Now Available for Dried Food Products  

High moisture barrier compostable packaging is now available to pack dried foods such as biscuits, cereals and snack bars.  Read More …

Vietnamese Scientists Develop Cheaper Natural Plastic 

A group of Vietnamese researchers claim to have developed a biodegradable plastic material that is cheaper to produce than other biodegradable films. Read More …

Please remember, if you want to find out more about our eco-friendly packaging options – all you need to do is visit our website at www.convex.co.nz

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