Retailers in California can once again hand out free single-use plastic bags under an executive order announced on Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the latest turn away from reusable bags amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Before the novel coronavirus pandemic took hold, legislation aimed at addressing long-running issues around recycling was gaining more attention than it had in decades. But that momentum has stalled now that state legislatures and Congress...

It is no doubt that packaging plays a vital role in our lives and modern society. It protects and keeps food safe throughout every stage of the distribution line and extends the shelf life...

With increased concerns about the environment, consumers are now pushing brands to use sustainable practices more than ever. In fact, 66 percent of consumers and 73 percent of millennials are willing to pay more for...

INEOS and Plastic Energy are to build a new pyrolysis-based chemical recycling plant to come on stream at the end of 2023. The location of the plant is yet to be decided but is expected...

Hope in the midst of crisis. Overflowing landfill sites in Asia may prove to be goldmines for local cement producers. So say researchers at the Norwegian research organization, SINTEF, who have extensive experience with the...

Those plastic milk jugs and water bottles in your recycling bin could soon be used to make pavement for roads across Texas and beyond. Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are about halfway...

The world is drowning in plastic. About 60% of the more than 8,700 million metric tonnes of plastic ever made is no longer in use, instead sat mostly in landfill or released to the environment....

Tearfund NGO says drinks makers not doing enough to tackle their plastic pollution. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are not doing enough to reduce their plastic waste footprint globally, according to a report. The charity Tearfund has...

The three-year-long project brings together a diverse network of organizations and stakeholders throughout the value chain — including brand owners, suppliers, packaging converters, and recyclers — to develop the best solutions for the future of...

Over the past 50 years, plastics have wormed their way into our lives to such an extent that today we literally can’t live without them. One problem is that the raw materials we need to...

With the world becoming more environmentally conscientious, consumers are focusing more than ever on the products they’re purchasing and how the packaging of those products could potentially impact the ecosystem. Brand owners are now responsible...

With the world becoming more environmentally conscientious, consumers are focusing more than ever on the products they’re purchasing and how the packaging of those products could potentially impact the ecosystem. Brand owners are now responsible...

That insulated package that keeps your products cool just became more "chill" thanks to a recycling partnership between PAC Worldwide and Trex® Company. PAC has rolled out the packaging industry's first fully approved, 100% recyclable...

BioLogiQ have signed an agreement with Nexeo Plastics, a global thermoplastic resins distributor, to support the proliferation of their speciality biopolymers in North America, and support those companies that wish to incorporate more sustainable materials...

A polypropylene planter producer has begun molding with marine plastics, after the company and its suppliers overcame melt flow and color consistency challenges. Bloem on April 7 announced that Lowe’s has begun selling its Ocean...

This year, Constantia Flexibles is proudly announcing to be one of 50 global companies taking part in an international sustainability and climate initiative strongly supported by the United Nations. This initiative includes videos of companies...

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the U.S., state and local governments are working tirelessly to respond and adapt. The primary concern for all of us in this trying time is the health...

UL announces HP, a leading provider of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, has achieved recycled content validations from UL for five of their resins, which contain between 5 to 99% recycled content from...

Sustainability impacts the conversation around packaging as consumers become progressively more aware of the impact brands have on the environment. Sustainability is especially important among younger consumers. According to “The State of Consumer Spending: Gen...

The recipe for commercial success is high-quality ingredients, expert execution and perfect timing. All combined in a collaboration between NOVA Chemicals and Emmerson Packaging to help Anita’s Organic Mill, a Canadian manufacturer of organic flour,...

When China recently stopped importing much of the United States’ recycling materials, it created a glut of recyclables, including plastics, with no place to go. Enter Sahadat Hossain and Warda Ashraf. The University of Texas...

Washington’s governor vetoed a bill mandating recycled content in beverage containers, citing concerns about the state’s fiscal future given the economic impacts of the coronavirus. Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed House Bill 2722, which requires manufacturers...

Flexible packaging leader ProAmpac announced a five-year extension of its Research and Development alliance with Polytechnique Montréal. The partnership will continue funding the Sustainable, Safe and Smart Polymer Flexible Packaging program operated by the university’s...

Dr. Adam Read, external affairs director at CEFLEX member SUEZ, talks to us about the challenges of operating waste and recycling collections during the Coronavirus pandemic. SUEZ is maintaining municipal services as best we can,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a demand of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and the Troy University Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences is trying to fill that need. Center Director Dr. Govind Menon...

At this point, no informed person can honestly deny the world’s plastic waste issue. Researchers have delivered sobering statistics about the amount of plastics ending up in waterways. Media outlets have offered a regular stream...

Spain is the world’s leading olive oil producer and therefore generates considerable waste during the stoning process. This waste is currently incinerated for power generation. However, AIMPLAS and OLIPE, Olivarera de los Pedroches, have implemented...