The Cool Parts Showcase is accepting submissions of cool, innovative and functional 3D printed parts now through May 30. Manufacturers, inventors, students, and anyone with an interest in 3D printing is invited to enter for the chance to win a spot on The Cool Parts Show. Enter Your Cool 3D Printed Part Submit photos and a description of your 3D printed part by May 30 for the chance to display it at Formnext Forum…
A study shows the potential to recycle plastics from shredded automobiles scrap, a material that now goes to landfills around the world.
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has produced a position paper, “Sustainability Perspectives Across the Globe,” which explores recent sustainability trends, barriers, challenges, and initiatives in 21 countries. The 24-page paper showcases topics discussed at WPO’s recent Sustainability & Save Food working group meeting, which brought together packaging experts from the United States and countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Oceana, and the United Kingdom. WPO’s paper is available…
A new “stealth” polymer intended to deliver drugs more efficiently and safely also might have potential to break down plastic waste. The new material — Polythio Glycidyl glycerol (PTGG) — was developed at England’s University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences prompted by the buildup of polyethylene glycol (PEG) antibodies in people who have received COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. PEG, which is nontoxic and highly soluble, is the most…
VPA of Houston recently began distributing Verde’s PolyEarthylene-brand bioplastics in North America. Los Angeles-based Verde has made its materials at a plant in Fullerton, Calif., since 2019.
Photo Credit: University of Sydney Ongoing research into a variety of technologies for biodegradation of hard to recycle plastics is among the various avenues being taken by the industry and academia in their efforts to address plastic waste and the circular economy. Recently, two common strains of fungi were used to successfully biodegrade polypropylene in a laboratory experiment led by researchers at Australia’s University of Sydney, School of Chemical & Biomolecular…
Polypropylene prices may be headed for a big drop in April, just a month after North American buyers saw an 8 cent per pound increase.
Food scientist Claire Sands continues a south-of-the-equator learning adventure that started in Australia in New Zealand. The long harvest season of New Zealand kiwi and one of the world’s longest supply chains present unique packaging challenges. These packaging solutions are intriguing because they can be used for other types of produce packaging. Massey University First some background on kiwi packaging: The most common packaging used for kiwi are either high-density polyethylene…
A nonbinding statement from the bloc’s climate ministers said countries should consider phasing out nonrecyclable plastics and harmful additives when possible, and called for internalizing costs of plastic pollution.
Belgium-based Aliaxis today made an unsolicited €1.82 billion ($2 billion) offer to buy rival Finnish company Uponor with the aim of forming a leading global water-management group, as reported by several media outlets. The news sent Uponor shares soaring 43%. In an announcement carried by Businesswire, Aliaxis said the combination “would create a global leader in water management solutions with a shared European heritage, complementary geographic and product fit, and a strategy…