Jun 23, 2025
Do You Know What Happens to Your Recycling When It Gets Picked Up from the Curb?
“Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” This has been instilled in most of us for a large portion of our lives. Without research, we can’t accurately gauge how many people are truly reducing and reusing materials. But we certainly admire the creativity behind innovations like transforming an old pool net into a gutter cleaner with some strategically placed […]
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Jun 20, 2025
Do PET Post-Consumer Recycled Materials Contain PFAS? What Our Testing Revealed
As we strive to protect our planet, people constantly search for ways to make a difference. While not everyone can be a marine scientist working on complex machines cleaning up the oceans, most of us find ourselves taking simpler day-to-day steps like reusing and recycling. Many shoppers deliberately select products with recycled packaging — specifically […]
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Jun 18, 2025
The Truth About Plastic Food Packaging Sustainability
Let’s be honest: Packaging choices can be complicated. The industry values innovation and responsibility, yet here we are, lost in a sea of mixed messages about plastic food packaging sustainability. Yesterday’s eco-villain can turn into today’s climate hero in no time, much like how milk quickly spoils in a poorly designed container. For food industry […]
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Jun 16, 2025
Molded Fiber Food Containers: Promise or Problem?
From egg cartons to Chipotle’s famous takeout packages, molded fiber food containers are popping up across the food industry. As regulations change and sustainability becomes a focus in boardrooms, food professionals need to clearly see all their packaging options. With over 50 years in the industry, Inline Plastics has seen packaging trends come and […]
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Jun 13, 2025
Do You Know How Quality Plastic Packaging Reduces Food Waste?
The statistics are hard to believe. Feeding America says that 92 billion pounds of food waste ends up in dumpsters each year. At the same time, many families nationwide have empty dinner tables. Food waste in America presents a major issue for food business owners and mindful consumers. It means lost resources and poses daily […]
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Jun 11, 2025
The Reality of Post-Consumer Recycled Materials in Plastic Packaging
Most of us want to do what is best for the planet. Few people intentionally pour motor oil down city street drains or dump nuclear waste into lakes. Now more than ever, it’s vital that our choices reflect our good intentions for the environment. For those in the food industry, a key decision is using […]
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Jun 09, 2025
Trust at First Sight: The Strategic Value of Consumer Confidence Through Tamper-Protected Food Packaging
Food industry professionals know tamper-protected food packaging directly impacts the bottom line. It prevents tampering while visibly communicating safety to increasingly cautious consumers. Smart packaging choices build brand trust, satisfy regulations, and may even extend product shelf life. Most consumers instinctively reach for products with visible safety measures. After all, who wants to wonder if […]
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Jun 06, 2025
Plastic Bans 101: What You Need to Know as a Food Industry Professional
Before you start reading this article, there is something important that you need to know: the writer is by no means a legal expert and is not trying to explain what laws are being enforced by which states, why, when, and how. If you’re looking for definitive legal advice about plastic bans, this article has […]
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Jun 04, 2025
BPA Explained: Should You Be Concerned for Your Food Business?
You’ve seen it on water bottles, food containers, and various packaging materials: “BPA-Free.” This label has become so common that consumers actively look for it, but what exactly is BPA, and should food business owners be concerned? In a world where even kale chips have warning labels, it’s tough to know which chemicals to worry […]
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Jun 02, 2025
The Way Nitrogen Affects Food Freshness May Surprise You
“Nitrogen flushing” may sound like something from a comic book origin story. But in today’s competitive food industry, it means something completely different. Nitrogen gas flushing is a powerful tool but only used when needed. But what exactly is it? How is it done? Is it safe? This week, we connected with Jeff Brandenburg, Founder […]
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