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4 Reasons the Time is Ripe for Recycled Material Certification

Jan 17, 2021

To advance circularity, we need to support recycling and optimize the use of recycled materials in packaging. Here’s how we can make this more manageable.

Identifying Recycling and Circularity Opportunities for Healthcare Plastics

Jan 13, 2021

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council’s mission is to ensure that all healthcare plastics are safely and effectively recycled and widely accepted as a valuable resource. Executive Director Peylina Chu led a panel discussion during Virtual...

Transparent Solar Cells Eyed for Smart, Energy-Sustainable Buildings

Jan 13, 2021

Novel photovoltaic devices like solar cells can generate energy even in cloudy conditions by using more of the light spectrum.

Amazon Brings Machine Learning to Ecommerce Packaging

Dec 23, 2020

Advanced algorithms determine which items to take out of the box and put into envelope mailers, significantly reducing the etailer’s carbon footprint.

3 Holiday Trends and the Gift of Packaging

Dec 16, 2020

Expected growth in ecommerce shipping, plant automation, and sustainability puts packaging squarely in the spotlight during this season’s festivities. An ecommerce and supply chain expert shares packaging tips for success.

Porsche Partners with Siemens for Green Fuel

Dec 15, 2020

Porsche has plans to make all of its cars carbon neutral with green gasoline.

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...

Sustainable Supercapacitors Made of Carbon and Water

Nov 10, 2020

Researchers have developed a hybrid energy-storage device that charges quickly but has high energy density.

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.

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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