Plastics

UK scientists develop self-repairing plastic to reduce waste
UK scientists develop self-repairing plastic to reduce waste
Barbara RuckerJan 2, 2025

The solution makes use of nanosheets known as MXene. Credit: Bournemouth University. Scientists at…

Abu Dhabi’s policy prevents use of 364 million single-use plastic bags
Abu Dhabi’s policy prevents use of 364 million single-use plastic bags
Barbara RuckerDec 24, 2024

The savings equated to a reduction of approximately 2,400t of plastic. Credit: Roman Striga/Shutterstock.…

BASF collaborates with partners to advance plastic recycling
BASF collaborates with partners to advance plastic recycling
Barbara RuckerDec 20, 2024

The project involves the University of Bayreuth and Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Credit: BASF.…

Nexgen Packaging and Seaman Paper Partner to Offer Sustainable Solutions
Nexgen Packaging and Seaman Paper Partner to Offer Sustainable Solutions
Barbara RuckerDec 5, 2024

Nexgen Packaging, a global leader in sustainable brand identification and packaging products, and Seaman…

UN plastics treaty discussions begin in South Korea
UN plastics treaty discussions begin in South Korea
Barbara RuckerNov 25, 2024

Trump’s reelection has cast doubt over the US’ previous plastic cap commitment. Credit: Simon…

Advent to sell Manjushree for nearly $1bn
Advent to sell Manjushree for nearly $1bn
Barbara RuckerNov 25, 2024

The move was made after plans for an IPO were abandoned. Credit: T. Schneider…

Dow and Delian Group collaborate on sustainable automotive packaging
Dow and Delian Group collaborate on sustainable automotive packaging
Barbara RuckerNov 13, 2024

Dow and Delian Group will work together to develop sustainable, circular economy solutions. Credit:…

Luxembourg exports 40t of plastic waste annually to OECD nations
Luxembourg exports 40t of plastic waste annually to OECD nations
Barbara RuckerNov 12, 2024

The practice is aligned with EU policies. Credit: jesper Sohof via Shutterstock. Luxembourg reportedly…