Any plastic packaging will eventually turn into microplastics if it’s left outside. But bright red, green, or blue plastic turns into pollution much faster than the colors white, black, and silver. In ...

Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

A recent review in Processes presents various aspects of edible food packaging, focusing on single-use, fast-dissolving edible pouches. Plastic food packaging, typically non-biodegradable, is a ...

The world’s largest retailer is partially responsible for a pandemic-inspired surge in ocean plastic. A new report tries to estimate how much. As online shopping has surged during the pandemic, it’s ...

When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

The disclosure provides a clearer view of how future regulation is likely to affect packaging design, recycled content ...

Two industry groups release reports on flexible plastic waste solutions targeting North America and European markets ...