21st Century is a World of Green Packaging (2nd)

(1) In the United States, as early as 1988, 21 states had issued a total of 2,332 decrees restricting and prohibiting the use of certain plastic packaging products.
(2) The Italian government began prohibiting the use of non-biodegradable plastic grocery bags in its territory in 1991.
(3) Switzerland enacted regulations concerning packaging regulations in November 1991 prohibiting the production of packaging containers that cannot be recycled.
(4) The EU promulgated regulations on packaging and packaging wastes in 1992. Starting from January 1, 2000, all packaging materials that cannot be reused or cannot be recycled are removed from the market.
(5) Germany promulgated the Decree on Packaging Waste Handling in 1991 and took measures to promote the industry to convert "PVC" bottles for beverages into "PET" bottles, and also requested that 80% of "PET" bottles be recycled. . In October 1996, the German government promulgated and implemented a circular economy law based on the principle of polluters. In addition, Germany imposes environmental taxes on those who use hard-to-degrade plastic packaging.
(6) Denmark prohibits the use of disposable beer and beverage containers and prohibits the importation of such container-packed beer and beverages.
(7) Japan has banned the use of plastic packaging materials that cannot be recycled since January 1, 1995.
IV. Research Open Road: Development of New Packaging Materials Economically developed countries have to open up scientific research and develop new packaging materials to eliminate contamination of food packaging. New packaging materials suitable for the food industry are both beautiful, practical and economical. In other words, the new packaging material looks good, durable, and saves, without increasing the burden on consumers.
1. Develop edible packaging new materials. U.S. Polymer Films, using wheat as its main raw material, has developed and successfully developed an edible packaging new material, namely, bran, which looks like a plastic film, can use standard packaging equipment to package foods and medicines, and can Packaged foods and medicines are eaten together.
2. Develop new paper packaging materials. For example, Japan, Germany, and many other countries have demanded not only good-looking and practical food packaging, but also whether the promotion of environmental protection is an important requirement for the packaging industry. Now Japanese companies and businesses are trying to use raw materials that do not pollute the environment when packaging food, and use paper packaging instead of plastic containers.
3. Develop new technologies for degradable plastics. Not long ago, the Fuji Industrial Technology Center in Shizuoka Prefecture of Japan also developed a new environmentally friendly technology that combines degradable plastics with paper.
4. The EU's "2000 Agenda" places environmental protection in an important strategic position. From production to packaging to residents' dining tables, food packaging is highly valued. Promote "ecological agriculture" in the production area; promote "green materials" in the packaging industry. The so-called "green packaging materials" are pollution-free and environmentally friendly.
V. Pursuit in the New Century: Adopting the “Green Revolution” of ISO standard food packaging is an international big undertaking and great change. It will be the common pursuit of human life in the new century, and it will also be a common theme and an important feature of the future development of the global food industry. This "green revolution" in the food packaging industry worldwide must adopt ISO standards.
The well-known ISO14000 is formulated after considering the environmental standards based on the ISO9000 international management standard, which means that it adds environmental protection content. The ISO14000 contains a total of 24 standards. Five were issued in 1997 and all will be introduced before the end of 2000. Its promulgation will have a positive effect on the improvement of environmental management practices of all industries, industries, commerce, and governments throughout the world, and will have a profound impact on international trade.
It can be foreseen that the "green revolution" will surely be the theme of the global packaging industry in the new century, and it will also be a distinctive feature of the development of the packaging industry in the new century. The 21st century will be a green world and will also be a green packaging world. Whoever sees it early and moves fast will be able to take the initiative first.