Thailand’s Bold Move: New Policies on Single-Use Food Packaging🍲 and Plastic Waste in 2025
🌏 Introduction Thailand’s street food culture and booming tourism have driven massive consumption of single-use food packaging. In 2025, the government introduced sweeping policies to combat plastic pollution, enhance food safety, and promote sustainability. For packaging and foodservice businesses, these changes demand immediate compliance and strategic adaptation. 🚫 1. Complete Ban on Plastic Waste Imports […]
EN 13432 & ASTM D6400: The Standards Behind Compostable Plastics
Introduction ♻️ As the demand for eco-friendly packaging surges, compostable plastics have emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics. But not all products labeled as “compostable” meet the same standards. That’s where EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 come in. These two globally recognized certifications ensure that compostable packaging performs as promised—breaking down safely and […]
Policy Insight: How China’s Biodegradable Packaging Standard Cut 20 Billion Plastic Bags Annually
Introduction Plastic pollution remains a global environmental challenge. Since the 2008 Plastic Ban, China has steadily promoted sustainable biodegradable packaging alternatives. The national standard for biodegradable plastic shopping bags, enforced over five years, has cut traditional plastic bag use by around 20 billion annually. This shift greatly aids carbon reduction and resource conservation. 1. Policy […]