Re: Mario wrote .............
On Tuesday 26 Jul 2005 3:09 pm, Louis Vaz wrote: I'm looking for a manufacturer of the thin transparent plastic trays that are commonly used inside biscuit / cake packages (Britannia, Parle's Mongini's etc.) As per info I've gathered, they're only made in Mumbai, Hubli & Gujrat by a process called vacuum forming. Could any Mumbaikars get me the phone no. / email adds. of any such mfg. units in Mumbai? Any chance of using an alternative to the plastic tray? These "thin transparent plastic trays that are commonly used inside biscuit/cake packages (Britannia, Parle's Mongini's etc.)," most often are not needed. The same products were packed without them before, with no problem. It is become a fashion to use them as a lot packaging from abroad comes that way. Not that they keep the product intact either. Breakages are the same, with one exception: with the new trays, the consumer cannot make out or 'feel' the breakages! As it is, with the cleverly designed opaque packing, one cannot 'see' the breakages. Only last evening we bought a packet of Britania Biscuits with all the biscuits in one section of the tray, in pieces. Before, without the tray, one could feel broken pieces, or hear them rattle and choose another pack. As you know, plastic packing and bottling is killing this small, beautiful state of ours. It comprises the single, most non-biodegradable waste of any garbage dump. We need to work towards banning its use in Goa, especially as bags, as they have done around areas like our Dudh Sagar falls and in states like Sikkim. Our plea is to think of some alternative packing solution to your application. With the commitment, creativity and sustained resourcefulness you and Melissa have demonstrated over the years, we are sure you will produce one more stroke of genius to address your packing needs. In Mapusa market, there are some 'leaf' products available, but these are mainly for serving - bowls, plates etc. Do you think something like 'leaf' would serve your purpose? In Kerala they are pretty original when it comes to putting natural substances to different uses. Besides architecture, one of Dean D'Cruz's hidden talents is product design. Anything to help with Loumel's packing needs, Dean? Hope you can find something alternative soon. Solidarity. M&M. -- ................................................. ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Melissa & I have been checking out various alternatives to using plastic - known as blister packaging - as we are equally concerned about the environment. We did consider - 1. The leaf / banana bark mouldings - but they often leak & soon develop mould. They're OK for 'on the spot' serving. Besides quite a high %age of the bulk pack needs to be scrapped due to holes in the leaf or leaves are not properly joined. Hygienic??? 2. Aluminium foil mouldings - far too expensive. 3. Laminated card paper - manufacturers we contacted, said it couldn't be moulded to required design. I need presentable, food grade, cheap, disposable, compartmentalised, trays to hold semi-liquid. The trays should not deteriorate for at least a day. Right now PVC / PET / HIPS mouldings (all recyclable) seem to be the only viable option. If anyone has a better alternative PLEASE CONTACT ME WITHIN THIS WEEK. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--W-E-B--S-I-T-E--=-=-=-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from Saligaonet | http://www.goacom.com/saligao_tinto/ ============================================================================ * Send e=mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (NOT [email protected]) * Leave SUBJECT blank <--- Commom Mistake !! * On first line of the BODY of your message, type: subscribe saligaonet YOUR.EMAIL OR unsubscribe saligaonet YOUR.EMAIL Questions/Problems? Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
