Bioplastics

Advanced polymer engineering and 3D printing technology power SelfWrap, VenoStent’s breakthrough vascular implant.

AI is helping researchers design sustainable flame-retardant biodegradable composites faster by optimizing fire performance, strength, and material efficiency.

As regulators, NGOs, and manufacturers dispute recycled-content rules, mass balance has become a credibility test for circular plastics claims.

Monolithic 3D printing with bio-based resins enables origami-inspired soft robotics without assembly, combining sustainability and design complexity.

Coatings derived from renewable resources meet performance requirements while addressing environmental concerns.

A novel method recycles linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) with car bumper waste into nanocomposite films.

Advances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics.

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

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

Hospitals adopt sustainable materials, smarter packaging, and greener procurement to cut waste and emissions while protecting patient safety in 2026.