France to ban plastic packaging for 30 fruit and vegetables | Euronews

Good News Notes: “France will ban the use of plastic packaging on around 30 fruit and vegetables from January 2022, the government has announced. The effort is part of a law to tackle waste that will enter into force next year. Around 37% of fruit and vegetables in France are currently sold in plastic packaging….

Nexxt Pack Introduces Home Compostable Cellulose Net; Marco Bini Shares

Good News Notes: “Sustainability and environmental friendliness have become top of mind for many consumers, meaning it has also become important for buyers and suppliers across the industry as they look to make products stand out on the shelves. Aiding in this mission is Nexxt Pack Solutions, which is introducing compostable netting in the U.S., an innovative…

RPE showcases new compostable potato bag

Good News Notes: “Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE will soon roll out a new compostable bag for its potatoes. Randy Shell, vice president of business and program development, said at Southern Exposure that the company has been testing for about eight months a compostable bag for its potatoes. The bag will have mesh windows so the consumer still has…