December 8, 2025Packaging Color Strategy for Stronger Shelf ImpactIn a marketplace saturated with chromatic abundance, brands face a fundamental choice about color strategy that extends far beyond aesthetic preference. Read more
December 5, 2025How Packaging Pictograms Shape Consumer Decisions in SecondsThese minimalist symbols guide billions of daily decisions, yet their sophisticated design process remains largely invisible to consumers. Read more
December 4, 2025Leasing, Not Landfilling: Rethinking Electronics to Cut E-WasteE-waste leasing and product-as-a-service models cut electronic waste by improving design, take-back, lease returns, and secure recycling. Read more
December 3, 2025Managing Plastic and Food Waste Through Insect FarmingInsect farming using mealworms and black soldier fly larvae offers a two-step solution to manage plastic and food waste while reducing microplastics in soil. Read more
December 2, 2025Limiting Volatile Organic Compounds in PP Wood-Plastic CompositesA recent study investigated how additives can reduce odor emissions from wood-plastic composites (WPCs), increasing their applicability for indoor use. Read more
December 1, 2025Zeolites: A Mineral’s Role in Upcycling Plastic WasteIncorporating zeolites into plastic recycling could signal a significant advancement for sustainability. Read more
November 28, 2025PFAS-Free Liquid Cooling Hardware for AI Data CentersFluorine-free polymers are redefining liquid cooling hardware, delivering chemical stability and dielectric strength without relying on PFAS. Read more
November 26, 2025When Microplastics Meet PFAS: A Toxic Partnership in the EnvironmentStudy reveals how different microplastics, especially polyamides, strongly adsorb PFAS, shaping pollution risks and remediation strategies. Read more
November 25, 2025PFAS in Cosmetics: The Hidden RiskStudy reveals hidden PFAS in long-wear cosmetics, exposing health and environmental risks and calling for more transparent labels. Read more
November 24, 2025From Raincoats to Flooring: PVC’s Dual Life in Fashion and ConstructionPVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems. Read more
November 22, 2025Enzyme-Activated PVC: Redefining Vinyl’s End-of-Life PathwayHyphyn introduces enzyme-driven PVC biodegradation, achieving over 90% breakdown under ASTM D5511; however, real-world landfill validation remains pending. Read more
November 21, 2025PFAS Contamination Tests the Limits of UK PolicyPFAS contamination is now systemic across the UK. Engineers and regulators must decide between incremental control and full chemical elimination. Read more