August 1, 2024Oxo-Biodegradable Packaging in Industrial Composting: Key FindingsThe study revealed that only the biodegradable-compostable packaging fully decomposed. Oxo-biodegradables showed minimal degradation. Read more
July 31, 2024Is it Possible to Remove PFAS from Water?McCallah Ferry, a University of Akron researcher, conducted a study on granular activated carbon (GAC) filters to determine if removing PFAS from water is possible. The research confirms that GAC filters effectively remove PFAS, ensuring safe drinking water. Read more
July 31, 2024Transforming Beer Waste into LeatherArda Biomaterials created an eco-friendly leather alternative derived from brewers’ spent grain. This sustainable material promises to be plastic-free, biodegradable, and customizable. Read more
July 30, 2024Harmful Additives in Compostable PackagingA recent report by the University of Auckland, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment, sheds light on the presence and impact of harmful additives in compostable products. Read more
July 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Create and Deliver a Staff Training CourseA policy and Sustainability Management Program are not really useful unless the employees know about them and can take action to meet the targets. The employees can only do this if they know the targets and the progress towards the targets. Read more
July 29, 2024Revolutionizing Materials: The Rise of Supramolecular PolymersSupramolecular polymers offer high-quality properties and low-viscosity melts. These features enable advanced applications such as self-healing materials and adaptive coatings. Read more
July 27, 2024Visual Volumes: Insights into Packaging ShapePackaging shape plays a critical role in perceived volume, influencing consumer behavior and purchase decisions. Designers can create packaging that appear larger and more appealing. Read more
July 26, 2024Affordable Metal-Additive Manufacturing for the Plastics IndustryXact Metal spoke to Plastics Engineering at NPE 2024 about how the company is transforming the metal additive manufacturing landscape by making it more accessible and affordable. Read more
July 25, 2024Inside the Global Plastics TreatyThe Global Plastics Treaty ambitiously aims to tackle plastic pollution but currently needs a defined scope. INC must unite on a legally binding document that addresses political, economic, and social realities, emphasizing the science behind responsible plastic use across sectors. Read more
July 24, 2024Cleaner Latex, Safer Planet: Ammonia-Free SolutionsThe rubber industry employs ammonia to preserve latex by preventing bacterial growth and stabilizing particles. However, ammonia poses significant health risks, including severe skin burns, eye damage, and respiratory issues. Read more
July 23, 2024The Facts About Antimony in PET BottlesPET has long been the most popular material for food and beverage packaging. However, antimony (Sb) has been associated with bottled water for the last 20 years. What are the facts? Read more
July 23, 2024Biomethanol-Based Silicone Rubber – A Future PerspectiveThe German company WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, which enables the simultaneous processing of fossil-based and renewable raw materials to produce silicone rubber. Read more