About the author
Sichong Wang
Sichong Wang is a journalist at Packaging Insights, focusing on scientific discoveries and technology innovations. With a strong passion for health and environmental issues, Sichong is dedicated to writing news stories from a global perspective. She holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Leiden University, the Netherlands.
Sichong Wang's articles
Global regulations overlook healthcare plastic packaging waste, says report
A new report warns that the single-use plastics in the healthcare sector, which have often been exempted from broader policies, are driving up costs, waste, and GHG emissions. The report identifies...
Milk-based biodegradables can replace plastic in food packs, find scientists
Researchers have synthesized a biodegradable film for food packaging by combining calcium caseinate — a commercially available derivative of casein, the main protein in milk — with modified starch...
Pharma packaging shift: Balancing global regulations and access as demand for sustainability proliferates
Heightened regulatory scrutiny, patient-centric demands, and global sustainability goals are shifting pharmaceutical and medical packaging design, production, and distribution. Companies cautiously...
Packaging design bridges tradition and wellness in Thompson’s tea collection
Creative agency BrandMe has introduced a new packaging design for Thompson’s collection of fruit and herbal teas. The redesign aims to unify the collection with Thompson’s core range of teas and...
Ethiopia confronts packaging waste crisis amid rising animal welfare concerns
A new research initiative in Ethiopia is set to investigate the problem of plastic ingestion among donkeys and develop strategies to ensure animal welfare.Ethiopia is home to the world’s largest...
Indonesia prepares mandatory EPR as part of plastic waste management strategy
The Indonesian government is preparing to enforce EPR regulations this year, with gradual implementation. While EPR has so far remained voluntary, it is expected to become mandatory to reinforce...
Plastic additives exacerbate global fertility crisis, research warns
Research links common plastic additives to declining sperm counts, with scientists urging action to curb their use as environmental factors emerge as the “most significant role” of the global...
Australian researchers develop seafood-based biofoam amid national EPS phase-out
The Australian Bioplastics Innovation Hub (BIH) has partnered with the Perth-based biotechnology company Cass Materials to replace expanded polystyrene (EPS) seafood boxes with a fully biodegradable...
