Plastics

Community engagement crucial to tackle plastic pollution, suggests report

Community engagement crucial to tackle plastic pollution, suggests report

The paper outlines four distinct community types and proposes new engagement rules for scientists. Credit: neenawat khenyothaa/Shutterstock. A recent paper…

Barbara RuckerMay 28, 2025
Carbios and Sleever to develop biodegradable shrink films
Carbios and Sleever to develop biodegradable shrink films
Barbara RuckerSep 20, 2024

Carbios develops enzyme-based processes to break down plastics and accelerate the transition to a…

ALPLA’s near-term climate targets gain SBTi validation
ALPLA’s near-term climate targets gain SBTi validation
Barbara RuckerSep 18, 2024

The SBTi promotes best practices in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets.…

Royston joins UK’s plastic bag recycling trial
Royston joins UK’s plastic bag recycling trial
Barbara RuckerSep 17, 2024

The trial forms part of the wider FPF FlexCollect project. Credit: New Africa via…

ProAmpac introduces enhanced version of online pouch configurator
ProAmpac introduces enhanced version of online pouch configurator
Barbara RuckerSep 17, 2024

MAKR by DASL is an online pouch configurator powered by the 3D Source Configuration…

Braskem unveils new biocircular PP product for food packaging
Braskem unveils new biocircular PP product for food packaging
Barbara RuckerSep 17, 2024

The material comprises UCO. Credit: Braskem/Business Wire. Petrochemical company Braskem has introduced a new…

India’s Chemco to expand rigid packaging production in Bahrain
India’s Chemco to expand rigid packaging production in Bahrain
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2024

Chemco is a producer of rigid and flexible plastic packaging. Credit: JasminkaM via Shutterstock.…

CARDS Recycling and Machinex partner for new MRF in Arkansas
CARDS Recycling and Machinex partner for new MRF in Arkansas
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2024

Officials during the opening of the MRF. Credit: Machinex Industries. Central Arkansas Recycling &…

BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
BIR joins effort to tackle global plastic pollution
Barbara RuckerSep 16, 2024

The BIR commits to support efforts towards ending plastic pollution worldwide. Credit: Roman Striga…