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July 11, 2025Connected Packaging, Enhanced ExperiencesConnected packaging tech breaks physical barriers, linking real-world products with dynamic and immersive digital experiences. Read more
July 8, 2025Bioplastics and Project 2025: Yesterday, Today, And TomorrowWith Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory? Read more
July 3, 2025Colombian-Made Shrink Films with PCRShrink films made in Colombia set a new benchmark for sustainable packaging, delivering circular economy benefits without sacrificing quality or appearance. Read more
June 28, 2025Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS ClassificationCanada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks. Read more
June 25, 2025Scaling Up Rubber Recycling Through Mechanochemical DevulcanizationA new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss. Read more
June 20, 2025Thermosetting Resin: Plugging Abandoned Oil WellsResearchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement. Read more
June 16, 2025FDA Accelerates Approvals for Recycled Plastics in Food PackagingU.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging. Read more
June 16, 2025Earth Brands’ Earth Cup: Biodegradable Disposable CupsEarth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond. Read more
June 13, 2025The Challenge and Promise of Nylon 66 RecyclingTechnological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries. Read more