October 4, 2024Exploring Thermoforming Industry for Custom ApplicationsThermoforming plays a crucial role in processing plastic sheets, and choosing the right manufacturer is key to achieving superior quality and performance. 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 26, 2024The Impact of PTFE in MedicalPlastics such as PTFE flood the medical industry daily. Examining PTFE’s past and present guides us towards its sustainable future. 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 24, 2024PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions. Read more
September 17, 2024Denmark’s Styrofoam Recycling StrategyDenmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management. Read more
September 16, 2024Exploring the Extrusion Industry for Custom Plastic SolutionsPlastic extrusion is vital in manufacturing a wide array of plastic products. Therefore, choosing the right extrusion partner is crucial for ensuring your project’s success. It can significantly impact both the quality and efficiency of production. 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 11, 2024What Makes Lignin Special?There are many great qualities lignin possesses. This natural polymer is a potential alternative to fossil-fuel-derived plastic but comes with its fair share of challenges and hold-ups. 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 30, 2024Advances in PTFE RecyclingRecycling fluoropolymers is complex but essential for environmental resource efficiency and several industries that depend upon their properties. 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