Technologies

In the bio-based plastics space, polylactic acid (PLA) has proven to be one of the most promising polymers because of its versatile applications ranging from disposable cutlery and degradable sutures to rigid packaging and extrusion coatings...

New technology sorts through the recycling complexities of PET, HDPE, PP, and shrink-sleeved bottles to establish a pathway to improved identification and recovery.  ...

Managers from vendor Jones Healthcare Group and consultancies Ahead of the Curve Group and TUKU provide a close-up look at IoT-connected packaging.It turned out be a smart move on my part to attend several of the weekly webinars on packaging...

The future promises to be bright for the paper and board industry. According to research agency Smithers Pira, based on current trends, the sector will experience a period of sustained growth of up to 6 percent annually through 2017. This will...

For the last few years, packaging industry professionals have been curious about the future of smart packaging. While barcodes and quick-response (QR) codes, once considered the “next big thing” in packaging, have proved successful, worries remain...

Low-dose, cannabis-infused drink borrows design cues from sparkling waters to attract the ‘canna-curious’ consumer...