Sustainability

Trident is a high speed void fill solution that can operate at up to double the speed of standard machines currently on the market.

A team of researchers at McMaster University has developed a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of antibiotic-resistant superbugs and other dangerous bacteria in settings ranging from hospitals to kitchens.

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a new function in a plant enzyme that could have implications for the design of new chemical catalysts.

Made from plant- and fossil-based polymers, Tipa’s products decompose within a few months. “I think that in 10 years from now, only the plastic that adapts to the changing market will survive.

The juice is extracted from the cactus, mixed with plant-based additives, rolled flat and dried.

Chemists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a method that could turn plastic waste into valuable chemicals by using sunlight.

The purpose of the 4evergreen alliance is to increase awareness about the benefits of fibre-based packaging materials, advocate for EU legislation supporting product design for recyclability

Ampacet FauxFoilTM masterbatches offer a lower cost alternative to metallization and coating processes and mimic the gloss and shine of metal in a single step.

“So there’s actually more waste produced by doing this. It’s a conscious decision to choose a plastic which is nonrecyclable but stronger, and its foil-lined so it protects the vitamins so that they can last 12 months.”