Recyclable coatings for paper foodservice packaging

I’m invited by Global Green USA Coalition for Resource Recovery to talk at their upcoming Fall Resource Recovery Conference scheduled for November 15^th, 2011 at Lighthouse International, New York, NY, USA.

My talk entitled: «Recyclable coatings for paper foodservice packaging" will be focused on the improvement of paper-based packaging barriers using functional and sustainable coatings.

Outline:

1. Packaging Trends: sustainability and convenience

2. Enhancing barrier properties of paper: Why Wax is on the Wane?

3. Extrusion coating:

1. Conventional resin (Polyethylene): recyclability and sustainability
2. Renewable and compostable resin (bioplastics): Challenges, Hurdles & Success Factors

4. Water-based coating: A bright future (Recyclable, Repulpable and compostable)

5. Take home…

For more information on other events of CoRR's Fall Resource Recovery Conference on November 14-15, 2011, including sessions on recyclable wholesale packaging and commercial food waste recovery please click here.

I look forward to seeing you in New York!