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ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation.

The global bioplastics market is experiencing unprecedented growth. It is projected to rise from USD 9.1 billion in 2020 to USD 30.9 billion by 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 16%.

The toy industry utilizes 40 tonnes of plastic for every $1 million in revenue and constitutes the most plastic-intensive industry. Unfortunately, people discard 80% of toys in landfills. This issue, coupled with the growing demand for sustainable products, drives the…

Scientists at King’s College London have unveiled a groundbreaking method for recycling single-use bioplastics, commonly found in disposable items like coffee cups and food containers. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the chemical recycling approach utilizes enzymes akin to those in biological laundry detergents to swiftly break down landfill-bound bioplastics within just 24 hours.

As plastic waste continues to pose a global environmental threat, researchers are exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastic. Bioplastics, which mimic the qualities of conventional plastic but are made from natural materials, emerge as a promising solution. Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy is at the forefront of bioplastic development, leveraging agricultural byproducts like avocado peels and coffee grounds to create biodegradable films.

Bioplastics and biopolymers will post the largest compound annual growth rate by 2025 of nine materials surveyed by Plastics Engineering for this inaugural installment of Data Points. According to research consultant Markets and Markets Inc., of Northbrook, Ill., global demand…

Goal is for all packages to meet environmental standards and to significantly reduce virgin plastics use PepsiCo Inc. continues to strive to move “beyond the bag and beyond the bottle” in the quest to minimize the impact of its packaging…