June 13, 2025The Challenge and Promise of Nylon 66 RecyclingTechnological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries. Read more
June 12, 2025The Role of Foamed Plastics in Reusable DrinkwareFoamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable. Read more
June 6, 2025Inventory Management Trends in Plastic PackagingInventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry. Read more
June 5, 2025HDPE vs EPS in Seafood Packaging: A Comparative LCAA detailed LCA uncovers the operational trade-offs between HDPE crates and lightweight EPS boxes in the cold chain supply. Read more
June 3, 2025Plasma Treatments Revolutionize Polypropylene Bumper PaintabilityResearchers 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. Read more
May 30, 2025Metal-Free Laminates Solutions for High Barrier ApplicationsMetal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality. Read more
May 28, 2025Eco-Friendly Pet Products Gain Momentum with Recycled PlasticsPet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability. Read more
May 28, 2025Starch-Based Alternatives to Conventional AdhesivesStarch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives. Read more
May 27, 2025Strategies for Cutting Waste in Packaging ManufacturingAs sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials. Read more
May 26, 2025Reducing Computational Costs in Warpage PredictionResearchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN). Read more