A rare novelty in the 1970s, the plastic shopping bag is now a ubiquitous global product, with an annual production of one trillion units. They are found in all corners of the world, including the darkest depths of the oceans, the summit of Mount Everest and even the polar ice caps. Plastic bag...
Ostrom, a leading manufacturer of innovative fiber-based materials, has partnered with adapa, a leading provider of flexible packaging solutions, and Maped, a renowned stationery brand, to launch a breakthrough eraser-wrapped flow packaging solution.
Ostrom's crystal raw paper is the perfect so...
Plastic food packaging has led to a significant increase in landfill waste, so some researchers are exploring bio-derived alternatives. Scientists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong have now developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material that has great potential for use in food...
Avient recently announced the launch of its latest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The original Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade was developed as a more sustainable alternative to biopharmaceutical tubing and was formulated with nearly 40% first-gen...
On July 13, 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). In accordance with the European Green Deal and the Action Plan for a Circular Economy, the ELV proposal builds on and replaces two existing directives: Directives 2000/53/EC and 2005/...
Leading sustainable packaging barrier coatings manufacturer Melodea, Ltd. has launched its latest innovation, MelOx NGen. MelOx NGen is a high performance barrier barrier product specifically designed for the recyclability of plastic food packaging and other packaging. In addition to its outsta...
Xtellar, a market leader in 3D printing materials innovation, was formed by the merger of Braskem's 3D Materials division and Taulman3D to introduce the industry's first large format 3D printing technology. Recently, Xtellar introduced bio-based EVA pellets, which bring flexibility and sustaina...
We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to manufacture and incredibly stable. The problem comes when we run out of plastic - it can last for years in the environment. Over time, plastics break down into smaller pieces called microplastics, which can c...
Recently, Absolut Vodka announced that it will be launching a single-mode paper bottle* in the UK, which is made of 57% paper with a thin layer of recyclable plastic attached to the outer layer that prevents liquid leakage, in addition to being eight times lighter overall than a standard glass bottl...
Evonik recently announced the completion of the acquisition of Novachem, an Argentinean innovator of sustainable cosmetic actives, adding its strengths to Evonik's portfolio of system solutions. This move represents a further strengthening of Evonik's presence in the development of sustainable cosme...
