Materials & Packaging

The latest developments in materials, feedstocks and processes that are transforming the way many conventional products are made and packaged — and eliminating their negative impacts

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Why Sustainability Is the Future of the Chemical Industry
Why Sustainability Is the Future of the Chemical Industry
Published on April 13, 2018
About a 5 minute read

By 2020, the market for “green” chemistry is expected to reach $100 billion globally, with North America seeing an increase from $3 billion to over $20 billion during the same period. This growth, essential to the future of our planet, is a sign ... View More

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Trending: Fabric Scraps, Flint Water Bottles Being Recycled into New Textiles
Trending: Fabric Scraps, Flint Water Bottles Being Recycled into New Textiles
Published on April 9, 2018
About a 6 minute read

This year has already seen some great steps forward in the uphill battle against fashion and textile waste: industry agreements and action plans have been announced; sustainable fashion startups are receiving support from the Fashion for Good-Plug an... View More

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Trending: Unilever, Co-Op, Waitrose Unveil ‘Clear’ Plastic Alternatives
Trending: Unilever, Co-Op, Waitrose Unveil ‘Clear’ Plastic Alternatives
Published on April 5, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Amidst a wave of negative public opinion on plastics and the waste associated with it, several companies have responded with commitments to reduce single-use plastics, combat marine plastic pollution, and support startups with ... View More

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Will Clean Meat Change the GMO Debate?
Will Clean Meat Change the GMO Debate?
Published on April 3, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The environmentally devastating statistics on the meat industry are staggering. It seems predicated on the idea that the population needs to eat now, so the future can take care of itself. If humanity follows through on that idea, efforts at sustaina... View More

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Trending: £25M Investment Scheme, Climate-Positive Sack Will Reduce Packaging Waste
Trending: £25M Investment Scheme, Climate-Positive Sack Will Reduce Packaging Waste
Published on April 2, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Plastics and packaging are ubiquitous and leading to major problems both for waste management and ocean pollution. While many companies are committing to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics, there is still a lot of work to do on all fronts. ... View More

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Trending: New Circular Solutions for Polyester, Almonds Drive Textiles, Plastics Towards Zero Waste
Trending: New Circular Solutions for Polyester, Almonds Drive Textiles, Plastics Towards Zero Waste
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 4 minute read

The potential of a circular economy continues to unfold as new technologies are help transform everything from post-consumer textiles to almond shells into high-quality raw materials. CARBIOS, a pioneer in the field of bioplasturgy, has taken its enz... View More

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As Starbucks Seeks Sustainable Cup Solutions, Shareholders Demand More Ambitious Action
As Starbucks Seeks Sustainable Cup Solutions, Shareholders Demand More Ambitious Action
Published on March 20, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Ahead of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders this week, Starbucks has announced it is committing $10M in partnership with Closed Loop Partners and its Center for the Circular Economy to develop a more sustainable coffee cup. Together, the organization... View More

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Trending: Entrepreneurs, Glass Recycling, Prefab Taking Eco-Homes to the Next Level
Trending: Entrepreneurs, Glass Recycling, Prefab Taking Eco-Homes to the Next Level
Published on March 13, 2018
About a 7 minute read

The construction industry is the world’s largest consumer of raw materials, and after they’re built, buildings can use a substantial amount of energy to keep us comfortable. Reducing the environmental impacts of buildings – particularly through... View More

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Trending: Food Industry Says Sayonara to Single-Use Plastics
Trending: Food Industry Says Sayonara to Single-Use Plastics
Published on March 5, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The war against single-use plastics rages on as even more brands rise to the challenge of creating a plastic-free future. Online food delivery companies Just Eat and Deliveroo are the latest businesses to hop aboard the sustainable packaging bandwago... View More

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Levi’s Cleans Up Denim Supply Chain with Digital Finishing Process
Levi’s Cleans Up Denim Supply Chain with Digital Finishing Process
Published on February 28, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has taken an important step to clean up the fashion supply chain, rolling out a new digital manufacturing process that will eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals that have traditionally been used in the industry... View More

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Free First-of-Its-Kind App Enables Total Impact Modeling of Products, Supply Chains
Free First-of-Its-Kind App Enables Total Impact Modeling of Products, Supply Chains
Published on February 27, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Makersite, a groundbreaking open data platform created by Everycs that aims to make better products faster, has developed a first-of-its-kind modeling app that simultaneously calculates a product’s production costs, its compliance and its effect on... View More

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H&M Teams Up with Aquafil to Bring Sustainable Fashion to the Masses
H&M Teams Up with Aquafil to Bring Sustainable Fashion to the Masses
Published on February 23, 2018
About a 2 minute read

Aquafil and H&M have joined forces to make sustainable fashion mainstream through the H&M Conscious Exclusive collection. ... View More

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Toxnot, ILFI Team Up to Scale Product Transparency
Toxnot, ILFI Team Up to Scale Product Transparency
Published on February 23, 2018
About a 2 minute read

In a bid to scale product transparency, chemicals management innovator Toxnot and transparency and regenerative design leader International Living Future Institute (ILFI) have embarked on a new partnership. Toxnot provides a best-in-class toolset to ... View More

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Trending: Momentum Continues Gathering to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Trending: Momentum Continues Gathering to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Single-use plastics continue to lose their appeal as the global community rallies around the concept of a circular economy. The UK, in particular, is taking the lead, setting a new standard for both the public and private sector, while food and bever... View More

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Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Published on February 15, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Plastic packaging continues on its downward spiral as supermarkets, government and even the Queen begin to explore more sustainable alternatives. Kiwi supermarket chain New World is setting a new standard for the food industry by drastically reducing... View More

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Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Published on February 12, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The US’s infrastructure is falling apart beneath our feet. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave our infrastructure a “D-” on its infrastructure report card. There are so many considerations for infrastructure repair, it�... View More

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Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups by 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups by 2020
Published on February 9, 2018
About a 2 minute read

As part of its commitment to serve both people and the planet responsibly, morning mainstay Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled plans to eliminate polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain by 2020. The phase-out will begin later this year and will s... View More

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Trending: Brewing Up Sustainable Solutions for Plastic Tea Bags, Six-Pack Rings
Trending: Brewing Up Sustainable Solutions for Plastic Tea Bags, Six-Pack Rings
Published on January 30, 2018
About a 4 minute read

2018 is gearing up to be a big year for packaging innovation. ... View More

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Chemistry, Materials & Packaging
Chemistry, Materials & Packaging
Published on January 25, 2018
About a 0 minute read

Design experimentation and product innovation for sustainability would be impossible without the underlying scientific advances coming out of research labs around the world dedicated to chemical, mechanical and materials engineering. This channel hig... View More

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Trending: Coca-Cola, Evian, Amcor Unveil Ambitious Circular Packaging Strategies
Trending: Coca-Cola, Evian, Amcor Unveil Ambitious Circular Packaging Strategies
Published on January 24, 2018
About a 7 minute read

Beverage giants Coca-Cola and Evian and global packaging company Amcor have announced new efforts that will fundamentally reshape their approaches to packaging. By 2030, Coca-Cola says it will collect and recycle 100 percent of its packaging; Evian h... View More

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