June 1, 2024Enhancing Plastic Sorting Through Deep LearningTOMRA’s sorting machines can now accurately distinguish between food-grade and non-food-grade plastics, overcoming a long-standing challenge in the industry. Read more
May 29, 2024Strategies for Managing Solar Panel WasteThe difficulty in handling solar panel waste lies in managing the large amount of waste, retrieving valuable materials, and controlling toxic substances. Read more
May 28, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 2 of 3)Extrusion has contributed to a 5.5% increase in the construction sector’s growth, underscoring the importance of addressing its troubleshooting factors. Read more
May 23, 2024Mono-Material PET Bottle Caps: Enhancing Recycling EffortsSwiss packaging machinery manufacturer PackSys Global and California’s Origin Materials have jointly developed a PET bottle cap that they say can help enable easier recycling by offering a mono-material solution to PET bottle makers. Read more
May 13, 2024Early-Stage Carbon Footprint Assessment for Product DesignA Product Carbon Footprint calculator, unveiled by BARLOG Plastics, aims to forecast recyclability from the development phase for injection molded parts. Read more
May 10, 2024Nanotechnology: Advancing the Degradation of PlasticsNanotechnology offers techniques for degrading plastics that help address pollution issues caused by improper disposal. Read more
April 30, 2024Invisible Labeling for High-Quality Packaging RecyclingThe Holy Grail 2.0 initiative led by the AIM-European Brands Association and powered by Digimarc is transforming the recycling landscape through innovative technology. Read more
April 16, 2024Flat, Recycled PET Bottles look to Disrupt Wine PackagingPackamama’s eco-conscious, lightweight, flat-pack, recycled PET (rPET) wine bottles save space, reduce supply-chain emissions, and are virtually unbreakable. Read more
April 2, 2024Vacuum Technology is Key to Firm’s Packaging ApproachInter Holdings says its patented technology can extend shelf life, save food, and reduce CO2 emissions. A Tokyo-based company has developed and patented what it calls “ultra-high vacuum technology.” It aims to reduce food loss and carbon dioxide emissions while replacing some single-use plastic packaging. Read more
March 14, 2024The Impact of Removing Problematic Materials in PackagingThe Consumer Goods Forum’s Golden Design Rule to remove problematic elements from packaging targets elements like undetectable carbon black, PVC, EPS, PS, PETG in rigid plastic packaging, and oxo-degradable materials. Its implementation promises profound environmental benefits and aligns with global sustainability goals. Read more
March 7, 2024Microplastics and their Impact on Air-Sea CO2 ExchangeIn the fight against global climate change, oceans play a key role as a significant carbon reservoir. However, inadequate waste management systems for plastics have led to a widespread release of these materials into the world’s oceans. Read more
March 6, 2024Flake Sorting: Elevating Plastic RecyclingAdvanced flake sorting technologies are revolutionizing the recycling industry by enhancing the quality and efficiency of plastic recycling processes. Read more