Sustainability

ProAmpac Launches Recyclable Pouch for Pet and Human Food

Sep 28, 2021

Side-gusseted, flat-bottom pouch made from high-performance mono-polyethylene is a recyclable replacement for conventional pouches.

APR Work Group Develops Recyclable Black Plastic

Sep 27, 2021

The Unilever-led group developed a color-based technology that will produce sustainable black plastic that can be recycled at scale. Currently, most black plastic ends up in landfills.

PP/COC Combine in High-Heat Capacitor Film

Sep 26, 2021

Borealis, Topas develop new class of engineering material for e-mobility, renewable energy applications.

Netflix ‘Seaspiracy’ Doc Shifts Debate on Ocean Plastics

Sep 23, 2021

The film documents how overfishing is far more damaging to marine life than ocean plastics, which receive disproportionate media coverage.

Effectively Managing Medical Device Waste: The Value and Significance

Sep 23, 2021

Medical device manufacturers and distributors can reduce product and packaging waste through partnerships that align with financial, sustainability, and corporate goals.

Evian Debuts PET Bottle Made with 100% Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021

Dubbed evian Loop and developed in partnership with Loop Industries, the bottles will be rolled out at commercial scale in South Korea in 2022.

SC Johnson and Liverpool Football Club Recycle Plastic Bottles

Sep 22, 2021

Beverage bottles that fans drop in recycling bins at Anfield will be upcycled into new Mr Muscle bottles, closing the plastic recycling loop.

PP Engineered for Thin-Wall Food Packaging

Sep 21, 2021

Specialty polypropylene is optimized for large thin-wall, injection-molded refrigerated food containers.

New Compostable Zipper Boosts Food Packaging Sustainability

Sep 21, 2021

The food-safe, easy-to-open closure is machinable with a range of compostable films.

Braskem Teams Up with Intimate Apparel Maker to Create Plant-Based Bra Cups

Sep 20, 2021

Gelmart International’s low-priced bras and underwear, sold at Walmart, target the sustainability-sensitive mass market with bra cups made from bio-based EVA.

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