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Generic life cycle data hides the actual energy impact of injection molding and limits the ability to identify real opportunities for efficiency.

Pet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability.

Starch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives.

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.

Zwitterionic polymers have emerged as innovative biomaterials combining hydrophilicity, antifouling behavior, and exceptional biocompatibility in one structure.

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?

A recent study offers a promising solution to create hybrid aerogels from surplus gelatin and chitosan.