Sustainability

In a world of excessive branding, a new packaging trend is emerging that’s as much about what’s missing as what remains: Naked packaging design.

If PFAS are found nearly everywhere, what are the most effective methods for their destruction and disposal? Let’s explore the available techniques.

MacroCycle Technologies is redefining PET recycling through a scalable, energy-efficient molecular upcycling process.

Empowered by the global crisis of plastic fiber waste, Healix, a Dutch start-up, aims to close the loop by creating infinity polymers from recovered fishing and farming plastic waste. 

For polyester, bio-based raw materials, emerging biodegradable products, and more efficient post-treatment processes hint towards a greener future.

Innovative technologies are optimizing the waste-to-energy process: saving plastic waste from landfills and turning it into valuable resources.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the location of SPE’s ANTEC 2025 conference, recently completed a massive automation update for the city’s recycling facility.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategies drive sustainability of production, consumption, and disposal by making producers accountable for plastic waste and leveraging market-driven incentives.

An open data-sharing platform provides information on PFAS alternatives for use in manufacturing.

AI is unlocking the secrets of sustainable bioplastics, paving the way for a greener future without sacrificing performance.