Food Packaging

Structural packaging design goes beyond function, shaping brand identity, recognition, and emotional connection with consumers.

Plastic recycling remains low because systems are confusing and inconvenient. Clear rules and simpler processes can boost participation.

As policymakers seek practical regulatory approaches for plastic waste, a cap-and-trade (CAT) system offers one possible framework.

As artificial intelligence transforms the identification, sorting, and recovery of plastics, regulators are racing to keep pace with a technology poised to redefine the future of recycling.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, shares insights on microplastics and their impact.

GLA-based additives improve PLA flexibility and enzymatic breakdown, enabling better lifecycle performance in targeted packaging applications.

ALPLA’s new ultra-thin rPET yogurt cups combine high performance with recyclability, aligning with future EU packaging standards and circular goals.

A study on EU efforts to reduce marine pollution investigated how regulation can foster reflexive thinking and behavior within companies.

Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality.

A revolution in color and form is reshaping how products visually communicate, with vibrant aesthetics becoming the new language for connecting with Generation Z.