Category "Plastics"

New rules are set to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration. Preventing packaging waste, boosting reuse and refill, and making all packaging recyclable by 2030.

Discussing the potential benefits of bio-based materials for the packaging industry, the impact of current solutions and some of the main challenges in this field.

Greenpeace publishes a comprehensive U.S. survey of plastics recyclability and claims and labels on plastic products.

A Chilean company develops a plastic-like shopping bag that dissolves in water.

Biodegradable materials made from waste wood chips and bio-binders that can be used on existing converting lines to replace conventional plastics.

Swiss researchers discover “unprecedented” method of accurately measuring how plastic degrades in the environment.

100% biosourced and compostable material, made from forest industry's untapped by-products.

Sustainable resins derived from renewable resources.

When you can buy gluten-free, fat-free, dairy-free; why can we not buy plastic-free?

Mexican designers create a single use rapid test kit made from gelatine composite.