Emerging link between nanoplastics and neurodegenerative diseases, scientists find
Researchers from Duke University, US, have identified emerging evidence linking nanoplastics to pathways implicated in neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and dementia. The study,...
South Korea eases courier packaging rules and encourages plastic cuts
South Korea has proposed revisions to its packaging regulations for courier shipments, introducing more flexible requirements for parcels containing fragile products and easing standards for...
MIT develops smart capsule that confirms medication intake with RF
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, have designed a pill capsule that contains a biodegradable radio frequency (RF) antenna. The pill reports when it has been swallowed,...
Toyo Ink Europe launches low-migration UV inks for food packaging
Toyo Ink Europe, the European energy-curing inks division of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a complete lineup of UV curable inks consisting of low-migration and low-energy solutions designed...
Multinational beverage giants behind Nigeria’s plastic waste crisis, audit finds
A recent audit has identified multinational beverage companies and single-use plastic producers as the largest contributors to Nigeria’s plastic packaging pollution. The audit, conducted across eight...
Georgia to expand plastic ban to F&B packaging with gradual rollout
The government of Georgia is set to expand its national plastic ban to F&B packaging in two phases. At a recent cabinet session, officials discussed a draft decree. According to the prepared decree,...
AI robotics and vision systems boost flexibility and efficiency in food packaging
AI-powered robotics is reshaping food packaging processes and setting the stage for smarter, more adaptable automation solutions. The innovations in the sector are increasing flexibility, reducing...
Amcor survey reveals EU shoppers support recycled plastic in packaging
Amcor has unveiled a consumer insight report exploring how EU shoppers perceive the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in packaging for supermarket products. The report, titled “Recycled...
