Helping Reduce Food Waste through Sustainable Material Science Innovations

Wayne, PA (September 29, 2024) - As we mark the International Day of Food Loss and Waste Awareness, driven by our Global Sustainability Director for Consumer Products, Rafael Posada, and ESG Manager, Kaleb Coonfare, we want to highlight how our material science innovations directly contribute to reducing food waste. By integrating sustainability into our product design and leveraging our Consumer Products Sustainability Pillars, we are at the forefront of creating packaging solutions that protect food and the environment.

1. Material Selection: Where Innovation Meets Sustainability

Our expertise in material science allows us to carefully select or combine the right materials to extend food shelf life. This helps to preserve food quality and reduce spoilage due to moisture, oxygen, or temperature exposure.

2. Protection Against Mechanical Damage & Degradation

Our solutions prevent food loss due to mechanical damage or environmental degradation. This protection ensures that food products maintain integrity throughout the supply chain, reducing the likelihood of waste before reaching the consumer.

3. Tailored Portion & Pack Sizes

Recognizing that consumer needs vary, we offer a variety of portion sizes. Whether it’s a single-serve pack or family-size portions, our packaging is designed to cater to different demands, minimizing over-purchasing and reducing food waste.

4. Resealability

We prioritize resealable options to maintain freshness, especially when a product is not consumed all at once. This feature helps keep food fresh between uses and prevents waste from spoilage after opening.

5. Enhanced Product Visibility

By offering clear containers, we help consumers avoid unexpected spoilage and prevent accidental disposal. This transparency reinforces our commitment to improving packaging performance for consumer awareness and satisfaction.

6. Accessibility

We design our products for ease of use, ensuring consumers can access every bit of the product. This feature reduces waste by preventing food from being left behind.

We continue to push boundaries in sustainable developments, reducing food waste, and promoting environmental responsibility.

About TekniPlex Consumer Products

TekniPlex Consumer Products specializes in advanced materials science solutions for companies in the food & beverage and CPG industries with a focus on protecting products, strengthening brands, and innovating sustainably. TekniPlex Consumer Products serves companies around the world in sectors including beauty and personal care, household items, and food & beverage.

With an expanding selection of material-diverse solutions – bolstered in recent years, by a series of strategic acquisitions – TekniPlex Consumer Products is leading the way creating next-generation packaging designs that address real-world challenges in the markets it serves. Most notably, the company is focused on developing more sustainable solutions that continue to provide product safety and consumer satisfaction. For more information, visit .