Bio-plastics - the future of packaging

With consumer concern about the environment, the increasing cost of end-of-life disposal and a greater need to recycle, more companies are looking at using bio-plastics in packaging.

The West Midlands Regional Food Academy and the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network are holding a one day seminar on this important development on
Wednesday June 23.

One of the seminar speakers, Dr Lucy Cowton, of Innovia Films, says: "Thanks, in part, to fast-moving innovation in bio-plastics, polymer packaging is a hugely dynamic market right now and food producers, packaging suppliers and retailers have to keep a close eye on trends to take advantage of significant benefits."