International Paper company DS Smith has partnered with navigation systems manufacturer Raymarine to develop new packaging ...

A new Europe-focused study reveals that polyethylene (PE), the most widely used packaging material in Europe, has lower life cycle global warming potential (GWP)—often used to assess greenhouse gas ...

A new study has assessed the environmental impact of replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging — such as bags, films, and containers — with alternative materials like paper, glass, aluminum, and steel.

Plastic packaging can have substantially smaller environmental impacts—including 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions—compared ...

A recent assessment authored by representatives of Trayak Inc., ExxonMobil and the Michigan State University School of Packaging sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing ...

DS Smith and Raymarine, a manufacturer of navigation systems and electronics for the commercial marine and recreational ...

New flexible packaging films have a unique combination of performance, durability and easy scalability to help strengthen the broader recycling ecosystem, paving the way for stronger, cleaner ...

States ban plastic bags, PFAS chemicals, and foam containers to cut waste and improve recycling across multiple industries ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Because of the material make up, less than 10% of consumer plastics are recycled. Two professors, one from UW-Madison and the other from Michigan Tech, are hoping to increase that ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no microplastics behind.

Polyethylene (PE) is widely used in different fields and for various industrial and domestic purposes. Analysis of polyethylene materials is vital to ensure the presence and suitability of these ...

We may soon be finishing off a box of cereal and then eating the bag it came in. Researchers have turned to bacteria-produced cellulose to create a composite packaging material to replace plastic. The ...