Modified Atmosphere Packaging, or MAP, is used in the food industry to extend the shelf-life of perishable food products by modifying the air inside the packaging. MAP machines use a gas flush snorkel ...

The amount of plastic packaging on U.S. products (not just on personal care items) has increased by over 120 times since 1960—with almost 70 percent of that waste piling up in landfills.

Innovations like vacuum sealing and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) enhance the longevity of perishable items, and portion-controlled packaging helps reduce waste by providing the right amount ...

Food Technology Magazine | Applied Science Smart Packaging for Shelf Life and Safety The author delves into applications of active and intelligent packaging, including modified atmosphere packaging, ...

"Every year 19-23 million tonnes [20.9 to 25.3 million tons] of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers, and seas," the U.N. Environment Programme noted. "Plastic ...

If you have no idea what a silicon interposer is, this video does a great job of explaining it. In other words, Apple’s next-gen chip won’t just be smaller and more power-efficient thanks to N2.

We’ll be announcing the Sustainability Awards 2025 winners at this year’s even bigger, even better Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place in Utrecht, Netherlands on 10th – 12th November. With no ...

Hood Packaging plans to close its paper bag plant in Vancouver and lay off 94 people, the company told Washington state workforce officials this week. It’s the latest setback in the region’s ...

Mondelēz International, the maker of snacks like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! and Nutter Butter, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket of “blatantly” copying ...

Alexa White, Ph.D., is climate and environmental justice policy director of Hip Hop Caucus. For 20 years, Hip Hop Caucus has worked to mobilize and organize communities of color to fight for ...