Packaging

Foamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable.

Inventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry.

A detailed LCA uncovers the operational trade-offs between HDPE crates and lightweight EPS boxes in the cold chain supply.

Forward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers.

The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards.

Metal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality.

Starch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives.

As sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials.

Multilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution.

Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic that industries widely recognize for its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent protective properties.