Plastics

UK scientists develop self-repairing plastic to reduce waste

UK scientists develop self-repairing plastic to reduce waste

The solution makes use of nanosheets known as MXene. Credit: Bournemouth University. Scientists at Bournemouth University in Poole, England, have…

Barbara RuckerJan 2, 2025
UFlex reports 12.3% increase in net revenue for Q1 2025  
UFlex reports 12.3% increase in net revenue for Q1 2025  
Barbara RuckerAug 13, 2024

UFlex offers flexible packaging, aseptic liquid packaging, and printing cylinders. Credit: Noppuns via Shutterstock.…

Chang Robotics and Northwestern University’s INVO Lab introduce new packaging
Chang Robotics and Northwestern University’s INVO Lab introduce new packaging
Barbara RuckerAug 12, 2024

The GOEco technology aims to replace plastics in food packaging, paper plates, and disposable…

Mura Technology and WMG secure funding for Hydro-PRT commercial opportunities
Mura Technology and WMG secure funding for Hydro-PRT commercial opportunities
Barbara RuckerAug 9, 2024

Mura Technology is an advanced recycler of waste plastics. Credit: veeart via Shutterstock. Mura…

Origin Materials and Reed City Group to mass-produce PET caps and closures
Origin Materials and Reed City Group to mass-produce PET caps and closures
Barbara RuckerAug 9, 2024

Commercial manufacturing lines will be established at Reed’s Michigan plants. Credit: Prostock-studio via Shutterstock.…

Better Earth launches compost drop-off database
Better Earth launches compost drop-off database
Barbara RuckerAug 9, 2024

The database will be audited and updated annually. Credit: DonTheMoment via Shutterstock. Better Earth,…

Ocado pilots online reusable packaging scheme to combat single-use plastic
Ocado pilots online reusable packaging scheme to combat single-use plastic
Barbara RuckerAug 9, 2024

The containers can be reused more than 60 times. Credit: T. Schneider via Shutterstock.…

Infinity Recycling and others partner to tackle plastic pollution
Infinity Recycling and others partner to tackle plastic pollution
Barbara RuckerAug 8, 2024

The move comes amid a concerning outlook for plastic pollution. Credit: JDzacovsky via Shutterstock.…

SROA Capital and INOArmor partner for biodegradable bubble wrap alternative
SROA Capital and INOArmor partner for biodegradable bubble wrap alternative
Barbara RuckerAug 8, 2024

The alternative is encased in PHA. Credit: SROA Capital/GlobeNewswire. SROA Capital, a private equity…