August 1, 2025Dopamine Design: The Psychology of Vibrant PackagingA revolution in color and form is reshaping how products visually communicate, with vibrant aesthetics becoming the new language for connecting with Generation Z. Read more
July 22, 2025Trends in Smart Hydrogels: Ready for Real-World ApplicationsSmart hydrogels are evolving from lab concepts to real-world tools, showing trends in biomedicine, robotics, and sustainable applications. Read more
July 8, 2025Boosting Biodegradable Packaging with PLA/Nanoclay/ZnO FilmsSmart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in one simple film. Read more
June 6, 2025Inventory Management Trends in Plastic PackagingInventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry. Read more
June 4, 2025Perfectly Imperfect: How Freak Design Captures Gen Z AuthenticityForward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers. Read more
June 2, 2025Understanding Packaging EPR in the UKThe UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards. Read more
May 21, 2025Sorting Out the Facts: Bioplastics and Plastic Recycling Can CoexistBioplastics often carry a reputation for disrupting recycling systems, yet a recent European Bioplastics study presents a different perspective. Read more
May 20, 2025POC-Calcium Carbonate Composite: A Shell-Inspired BioplasticResearchers developed a biodegradable composite by integrating calcium carbonate (CC) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC). Read more
May 14, 2025Artificial Creativity: Redefining Designer Skills in the AI EraPackaging design is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes not only our tools but also the creative process itself. Read more
May 13, 2025Inside Materials – EVAEVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics. Read more