CS Analytical Laboratory has added two new instruments to bolster its plastics additives testing capabilities in alignment with updated USP 661.1 methods for testing individual plastic materials used ...

To help manufacturers ensure plastic packaging is recycled, Virginia-based Trex Co., which makes wood-alternative decking and railing from recycled plastic, is offering free recyclability testing to ...

The packaging industry enters 2026 under regulatory and sustainability pressures after a year of smart and bio-based ...

The concept of “test and learn” is familiar to everyone. As children, it is how we find out about the world — what tastes good, what’s fun, what’s challenging, and what is comforting. We take risks ...

Amazon is phasing out plastic from the envelopes, bags, boxes and cushioning it uses to ship items, swapping in paper-based ...

Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to linings to microplastic ...

Corbin Olson Amid mounting regulatory pressure, evolving trade flows, and shifting brand commitment dynamics, the United ...

Hungry individuals don't put much thought into the packaging of their food. When people grab a snack, they generally rip into ...

Scientists are increasingly blunt about a habit that once felt harmless: heating leftovers in plastic. As research on ...

When a healthy product is encased in plastic packaging, this can negatively affect consumer perceptions of the product. Can front-of-pack labelling mitigate this? Plastic has a significantly negative ...

Research in the areas of plastics, polymers, and biodegradable materials ranges from additive manufacturing to food packaging. This work focuses on the development and characterization of sustainable ...

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...