vaccine shipping logistics
A Vaccine, Gift-Wrapped in Plastic
Dec 23, 2020
The same week FDA granted emergency-use authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine, which is shipped in expanded polystyrene (EPS) to preserve its safety and efficacy, a state legislative panel was advancing legislation to ban EPS foam packaging material.
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Jingle All the Way: A Playlist for Resilient Packaging Peeps
Dec 23, 2020
Here’s an end-of-year music playlist to help you celebrate surviving an incredibly tough period and get into a positive mindset moving into 2021.
gift guide
2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Plastics People
Dec 23, 2020
We’ve found something with a plastics angle for almost everyone on your list, from vinyl collectors and home cooks to young readers.
Miniaturization
Your Biggest (and Smallest) Miniaturization Questions Answered
Dec 01, 2020
Micro-molding expert Aaron Johnson tackles some of the most frequently asked questions he hears about miniaturization today.
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New Way to Recycle Waste Plastic Into Graphene
Nov 24, 2020
A new method recycles waste plastic into a useful and versatile carbon-based material.
online education
Plastics in Spotlight at Virtual Engineering Week
Nov 23, 2020
Experts in material selection, product design, engineering, and manufacturing share insights at the five-day virtual event.
biopolymer
Present and Future Trends in Biodegradable Polymers
Nov 17, 2020
Environmental concerns are raising the profile of biodegradable plastic, which is forecast to grow to more than $6 billion in market size by 2023. As researchers continue to develop new materials and improve properties, biodegradable polymers are...
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3D Printing Process Combines Plastic and Metal  
Nov 10, 2020
A dual-extrusion 3D printer allows for the fabrication of objects made of plastic with metallic coating in certain areas.
Carbon footprint
Is Carbon Neutrality the Next Big Sustainable Packaging Thing?
Nov 04, 2020
You may have read recently about carbon-neutral rPET or about new forms of carbon-negative deodorant packaging. Here’s what you should know about carbon offsets.
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Researchers Develop Ready-to-Wear Solar Cells for Textiles
Nov 03, 2020
A polymer material developed by researchers in Switzerland can turn clothing into energy-generating solar power sources.
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