Industry

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

Global talent highly supports the growth of the plastics industry. While manufacturers can quickly install machinery and secure raw materials, the real challenge lies in building a dependable workforce.

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

Researchers explored how atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) modifies the surface of bumpers to enhance paint adhesion without the need for primers, which is linked to solvent emissions and hazardous waste.

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.

Pet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability.

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.

Zwitterionic polymers have emerged as innovative biomaterials combining hydrophilicity, antifouling behavior, and exceptional biocompatibility in one structure.