Packaging

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.

Bioplastics often carry a reputation for disrupting recycling systems, yet a recent European Bioplastics study presents a different perspective.

Researchers developed a biodegradable composite by integrating calcium carbonate (CC) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC).

Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the balance?

Researchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology.

Packaging design is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes not only our tools but also the creative process itself.

EVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics.

Researchers at ANTEC® 2025 showed that foamed multilayer blown films can achieve densities compatible with mechanical sorting systems while maintaining essential packaging performance.

At PET Technologies, women are not only challenging stereotypes. They’re driving innovation and shaping the future of the plastics and packaging industry.