Recent scientific and technological observations on the nature of giant squid beaks, thermoformable paperboard, "self-healing plastics," and the underwater tenacity of mussels prompt us to consider convening a digital meeting of inventive minds to determine if and how a new generation of materials with innovative characteristics and improved capabilities might become practical (economic) packaging options in the next few years. To convene such a digital discussion I'd have to rely on at least one of the Davids in my Roladex~*: David Newcorn, digital media strategist for this publication and all the other publishing interests of PMMI Media, David Luttenberger, Global Packaging Director of Mintel Group, or son David, who's the web development manager for WTWH Media.
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