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As sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials.

Researchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN).

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.

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

Acrylic additives are rewriting the rules of 3D printing, turning brittle PVC layers into unbreakable bonds.

For thermoforming manufacturers like Duo Form, reducing production costs and lead times has become essential to staying competitive.

There is growing interest in enzymatic degradation as an alternative to biodegradation, though its full potential is not yet certain.