California ends plastic checkout bags and raises paper standards
California will prohibit grocery, pharmacies, liquor, and convenience retailers from distributing plastic checkout bags, including thick and reusable film bags, starting January 1, 2026.The...
Scientists tune plastic degradation rate for packaging applications
Scientists from Rutgers University, US, have unveiled plastic for packaging that breaks down under everyday conditions at programmed speeds, without adding heat or harsh chemicals.Chemical bonds are...
Biotech project scales renewable bioplastic and ensures regulatory compliance
Renaissance BioScience has partnered with UK-based Biome Bioplastics on a two-year initiative valued at up to CAD$1.5 million (US$1.07 million) to facilitate renewable bioplastic building block...
Fish-scale waste can be transformed into biodegradable plastic alternative, study finds
A materials scientist from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US, has engineered a new class of biodegradable, plastic-like materials derived from fish offal. Jacqueline Prawira, a MIT...
Hunter Luxury balances design and sustainability in premium packaging
Hunter Luxury has partnered with The Glendronach Distillery, owned by Brown-Forman, to deliver the packaging for its 30 and 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. We speak to Paul Hamilton, head of...
Colgate and Watsons expand toothpaste tube recycling program in Hong Kong
Colgate has furthered its collaboration with Watsons Hong Kong to recycle used toothpaste tubes as the “Small Acts, Big Smiles Recyclable Take Back Program” enters its second phase. In addition to...
Low-emission catalyst for plastic production developed by Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists have developed a catalyst that converts syngas into olefins, the building blocks for plastics and packaging materials. The scientists integrate the water-gas shift (WGS) and...
The Recycling Partnership: US EPR laws push retailers toward major packaging and supply chain overhaul
The US recycling system is at an inflection point with states implementing policies that require companies to meet recyclability and recycling-rate thresholds, says Keefe Harrison, CEO at The...
