Let’s go “green” in food packaging
Nowadays, not only are individual consumers becoming more conscious of using eco-friendly packaging, but many F&B (food and beverage) businesses are now adopting environmentally friendly bags and containers as a way to convey a sustainability message while also protecting consumers’ healt…
Consumer Reports, a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to independent product quality evaluations, discovered that 99% of the supermarket and fast food items they recently tested contained phthalates, a chemical used to enhance plastic durability. A chemical used to make plastics more durable. Additionally, 79% of the tested food samples contained bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used in plastic production. This means there is no guarantee of the safety of the food we consume.
Preventing Toxic Chamicals
On September 18, 2024, AFP cited the findings of a newly published study revealing that over 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or processing have been detected in the human body. Around 100 of these chemicals are considered “highly concerning” for human health, warned Birgit Geueke, the lead author of the study from the Food Packaging Forum (FPF) in Zurich, Switzerland.
in recent years, PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” have been found throughout the human body and associated with numerous health concerns. Previous researchers have cataloged approximately 14,000 food contact chemicals (FCC) that can potentially “migrate” into food from packaging made of plastic, paper, glass, metal, or other materials.
A new study by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology revealed that plastic food packaging commonly contains chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system and alter metabolism. he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that microwave popcorn bags and fast food packaging
containing “forever chemicals” Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) will no longer be sold in the country.
Businesses have carefully considered packaging materials to ensure they are environmentally friendly and highly recyclable.
The European Union (EU), one of Vietnam’s key export markets, has passed a new packaging law aimed at reducing packaging waste. Under this law, the EU will limit the use of packaging containing PFAS “forever chemicals” by 2026. By 2029, it aims to achieve a minimum 90% collection rate for plastic bottles and cans, and starting in 2030, single-use plastic packaging will be banned in the food service industry. According to this roadmap, food exporters to the EU have just five years to switch to more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.
Amid this development, researchers at the National University of Singapore have successfully created an innovative eco-friendly food packaging that doubles the shelf life of food compared to traditional plastic packaging. a biodegradable polymer extracted from the shells of crustaceans like shrimp and crabs—and grapefruit seed extract, which has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties.
Meanwhile, Notpla, a UK-based startup, has brought to life the idea of creating naturally biodegradable and even edible packaging. Pierre Paslier, co-founder of Notpla, stated that the company has developed edible cups, bottles, and food pouches made from seaweed, capable of holding water or other liquids. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicates that, at the current rate, global plastic waste will triple by 2060, reaching 1 billion tons per year. Therefore, solutions like seaweed-based packaging are considered highly environmentally friendly…
Source: Hoài Phương/vneconomy
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