To all the places and surfaces we’ve been warned are teeming with germs or bacteria—your pets, the subway seat, airplane cabins, the A.T.M.—add the airport security tray.
Read more on The New York Times.
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Smart Plastic founder Tim Murtaugh was recently interviewed on a “Bloomberg Market Minute” segment concerning the dilemma with plastic straws.
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Smart Plastic is pleased to announce the release of an oxygen scavenger additive, an FDA approved technology has now been released to the market.
Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing and film thickness reduction properties in finished products.
The Company is pleased to announce the release of an oxygen scavenger additive. Developed by Smart Plastic with extensive independent testing, this FDA approved technology has now been released to the market. It is an innovative fresh food oxygen scavenging prolonger that extends the shelf life of fruit, meats, dairy and bakery products. Introduced into packaging film at a 1-3% inclusion it is economical and efficient. Its presence in film now allows the removal of all typical oxygen scavenger devices in packaging.
“Smart Plastic Technologies is very pleased to provide this sophisticated technology to the food packaging industry. It represents another innovative Smart Plastic technology developed in response to market need. The industry has embraced it with great enthusiasm.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.
Smart Plastic announced the signing of a global strategic partnership agreement with Marubeni Specialty Chemicals.
Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing, film thickness reduction and an oxygen scavenger designed to extend the shelf life of food products.
Smart Plastic Technologies announced the signing of a global strategic partnership agreement with Marubeni Specialty Chemicals which will provide market representation of Smart Plastic products in approximately 63 countries where Marubeni currently has established presence.
Marubeni Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries use their broad business networks, both within Japan and overseas, to conduct importing and exporting (including third country trading), as well as domestic business, encompassing a diverse range of business activities across wide-ranging fields including lifestyle, ICT and real estate business, forest products, food, Agri business, chemicals, power business, energy, metals and mineral resources, plant, aerospace and ship, finance and leasing business, construction, auto and industrial machinery, and next generation business development.
“Smart Plastic Technologies is delighted to have this opportunity to partner with a globally respected company such as Marubeni. All parties are enthused about the growth potential this represents for our Company. Product training is anticipated to commence in November of this year. SPT is fully committed to continue to maintain its recognized position as a leader in the development of additives designed to protect the health of humankind and our planet” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.
For further information about Marubeni please contact:
Geronimo Santana, Asst. General Manager
Marubeni Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
10 Bank Street, Suite 740
White Plains, NY 10606
Phone: 914.428.5528
Website: www.marubenisci.com
“Chicago-based straw maker turns to biodegradable, compostable solutions.”
Catherine Kavanaugh writing for Plastics News:
Smart Plastic Technologies LLC (SPT) says it has developed two products — an additive and a material — that cause plastic to rapidly degrade in response to businesses seeking alternatives to plastic straws, which may be used for only a matter of minutes yet litter land and waterways for eons.
“A growing movement against plastic straws is playing out in Chicago, and a South Side straw factory urgently seeking an environmentally friendly alternative.”
Robert Channick reporting for Chicago Tribune:
Best Diamond is working with Smart Plastic Technologies, an 8-year-old Knoxville, Tenn., company with a north suburban Wheeling facility that produces an additive to make plastic biodegradable. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the bioassimilation additive will make a plastic straw biodegrade within 18 months, said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic. “It causes plastic to biodegrade like paper,” Murtaugh said. “The stuff works.”
Smart Plastic is pleased to announce the completion of the development of an Antimicrobial Sports Bottle designed in cooperation with Taico Design.
Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing and film thickness reduction properties in finished products. The Company is pleased to announce the completion of the development of an antimicrobial sports bottle designed in cooperation with Taico Design. The bottle will be among the first such product available to consumers.
Taico Design leading national design and manufacturing company that specializes in items such as bottles, dispensers and plastic components.
“We are pleased to announce the successful development of this product with our project partner, Taico Design and look forward to the development of additional exciting products with them. Discussions are underway with national marketing organizations and we expect to have the Sports Bottle available to consumers this summer. This will be the first plastic antimicrobial sports bottle available at a fraction of the cost of aluminium.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.
Smart Plastic is pleased to announce the commencement of various Smart plastic additive trials with Dole Produce.
Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal, production tracing and film thickness reduction properties in finished products. The Company is pleased to announce the commencement of various Smart plastic additive trials with Dole Produce. Additives to be tested include bio-assimilation, antimicrobial, antifungal and reducer. Trials are scheduled to occur in multiple countries in Latin America and the U.S.
Dole Food Company is a recognized global leader in the fresh produce industry. Dole’s worldwide team of growers, packers, processors, shippers and employees is committed to consistently providing safe, high-quality fresh fruit, vegetables, and food products, while protecting the environment in which its products are grown and processed.
“Smart Plastic considers this opportunity a reflection of our competence, reliability and technical expertise. We are thankful to Dole Produce for the opportunity and are proceeding with total confidence in the successful completion of these trials. This will lead to the further development of Smart Plastic Technologies being recognized as a leader in our industry.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.
Smart Plastic is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Coveris for the development of a range of additive products designed for global applications.
Smart Plastic Technologies, LLC, is a specialist in the development, production and marketing of unique additives for use in polymers which provide biodegradation, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-counterfeit properties in finished products. The company is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Coveris for the development of a range of additive products designed for global applications in various climactic locations. Smart Plastic additives being tested include bio-assimilation, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and reducer.
As a leading international manufacturing company, Coveris is dedicated to providing solutions that enhance the safety, quality and convenience of products we use every day. In partnership with the most respected brands in the world, Coveris develops vital products that protect everything from the food we eat, to medical supplies, to the touch screen device in our pockets, contributing to the lives of millions every day.
“We are honoured to have the opportunity to work with Coveris. We see this as an important milestone in the continued development of Smart Plastic Technologies as a leader in our industry.” said Tim Murtaugh, CEO of Smart Plastic.
A new international study by Unilever reveals that a third of consumers (33%) are now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good.
Unilever:
The study identifies two probable reasons for consumers’ greater focus on sustainable purchasing in emerging economies compared to developed markets. First is direct exposure to the negative impact of unsustainable business practices, such as water and energy shortages, food poverty and poor air quality. And second is the power of social norms. So, while Brazilian, Indian and Turkish people feel pressure from their family, friends and even their children to buy greener, more socially responsible products, this sense of social scrutiny is currently less prevalent in the UK and US.
Read the full report over on Unilever’s blog post, Report shows a third of consumers prefer sustainable brands.
