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Single-use plastics yield to biodegradable films for safety

Research has found that there have been approximately 139m metric tons of single-use plastic waste in the year 2021. This…
Towards a more regenerative model in packaging waste in Asia

Asia’s strong economic growth, rapid urbanisation and dominance as a plastics producer have made it the world's top growth market…
Sustainable showdown: plastic vs. paper bags

It’s been well documented that July 2023 was the hottest on record worldwide. While news of the climate emergency seems…
Attached plastic lids: Recycling revolution or consumer catastrophe?

With recycling and sustainability increasingly becoming one of the highest priorities for consumers across the globe, as well as the…
Clear future: How TikTok trends show Gen Z are choosing glass

In recent years, there have been numerous studies and detailed analysis into the world of Gen-Zers, the values they hold…

Addressing microplastic pollution: strategies for greener packaging

A report by PreScouter, a Chicago-based research intelligence firm, highlights the significant role the packaging sector plays in contributing to…
The landscape of the aluminium foil packaging market

Aluminium foil is popular packaging material in the food and beverages, aeronautical, transport, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries. Owing to…
Navigating the complexities of sustainable packaging

In our race against escalating environmental challenges, the need for sustainable packaging grows increasingly urgent. Packaging contributes significantly to global…
Key questions about cybersecurity in the packaging industry

What are the biggest cybersecurity challenges facing packaging companies today? Shabnam Pervez: Major cybersecurity challenges within the packaging industry arise from…
Sustainable advances in packaging converting

Sensing a market opportunity, many packaging converters were already targeting sustainability, developing innovative packaging materials and designs to cut packaging…