Sustainability

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

Multilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution.

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).

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

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.

Tire recycling covers less than 30% of the new tires. As sustainability regulations tighten and raw material costs rise, the race is on to develop economically viable recycling methods that meet technical performance standards.

Solar thermal energy offers a viable way to cut emissions and energy costs in industry if it can affordably meet roto molding’s high heat demands.

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

Researchers at ANTEC® 2025 showed that foamed multilayer blown films can achieve densities compatible with mechanical sorting systems while maintaining essential packaging performance.

Automotive plastics pose one of today’s biggest recycling challenges and hold the key to tomorrow’s circular economy solutions.