Packaging

Recycled polymers cost 10–20% more than virgin resin, but policy mandates, corporate commitments, and new sorting technologies are reshaping the circular plastics market.

How surface variation, subtle discoloration, and visible recycled content are redefining what premium means in plastics.

PCR plastics challenge traditional aesthetics, forcing brands to redefine what is acceptable in color, surface quality, and consumer expectations.

Some applications require evaluating materials or parts under chemical stress. A practical insight provides tips for implementing standard or tailored testing to ensure part performance.

High-performance photocatalysts can upcycle post-consumer polyester under mild conditions.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

Get a preview of FlexForum 2026, where flexible packaging professionals will explore regulation, circularity, innovation, and market trends.

Cassava starch-soy films provide biodegradable nursery bags that cut soil microplastic buildup without compromising agronomic performance.

The 2026 SPE IMPACT Awards highlight breakthroughs in advanced injection molding technology, including YETI’s PPS lid and the SIMOLDES Eco Seat.

Join FlexForum to explore PPWR, EPR, and PCR trends shaping flexible packaging design and recyclability.