December 17, 2024Okeanos: Transforming Packaging with Stone-Based TechnologyAs global demand for sustainable packaging intensifies, Okeanos emerges as a transformative leader with its innovative Made From Stone technology. Read more
November 28, 2024Europe’s Plastics Industry in 2023Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023. Read more
November 1, 2024Inside Materials – PEFPEF represents the next generation of sustainable PET by combining high-performance quality with sustainability—two essential requirements for today’s consumers. Read more
October 30, 2024Enhancing Biodegradability with Foaming TechnologyFoaming biodegradable bioplastics offers a revolutionary approach to improving both material efficiency and environmental impact. Read more
October 11, 2024Inside Materials – PVDCPVDC is a synthetic polymer with exceptional barrier properties. It has transformed industries such as food packaging and medical products. Read more
September 30, 2024Advancing PVA Biofilms with Natural Seed ShellsResearchers enhanced PVA biofilms with Putranjiva Roxburghii seed shells (PRSS), improving biodegradability and properties for eco-friendly packaging. Read more
September 25, 2024LCA of Smart Labels – Insights for Intelligent PackagingResearchers in Finland developed a new smart label for intelligent packaging and conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate its environmental impacts. Read more
September 14, 2024Vaporizing Plastics -Turning Waste into OlefinsThe University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers. Read more
September 3, 2024Trends in Film Packaging – Shaping the FutureFlexible packaging enhances our daily lives by protecting the food and goods we buy. However, as new trends emerge, sustainability remains crucial in film-layer packaging. Read more
August 24, 2024Can Flexible Plastic Packaging Be Recycled?The TotalRecycle MRF in Pennsylvania led a groundbreaking project that effectively sorted and repurposed flexible plastic packaging (FPP) into marketable materials. Read more