Plastic packaging can have substantially smaller environmental impacts—including 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions—compared to other packaging materials, according to a new study. The findings ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

A comprehensive assessment sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including ...

Plastic packaging waste is accumulating worldwide, raising environmental concerns for the packaging industry and regulators. Despite growing demand for sustainable packaging and biodegradable ...

Plastic packaging can have substantially smaller environmental impacts—including 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions—compared to other packaging materials, according to a new study. The findings ...

Samsara Eco makes and sells fossil-free polymer resins. These resins can be integrated into supply chains and potentially replace plastic packaging and textile products with more sustainable ...

Plastic food packaging, especially single-use containers, is a growing problem for the food industry. According to the UN Environment Program, 460 million tons of plastic is generated each year ...

Vienna, July 11, 2025 A new Europe-focused study reveals that polyethylene (PE), the most widely used packaging material in Europe, has lower life cycle global warming potential (GWP) - often used to ...

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you. By Kim Severson If it seems ...

A new study has assessed the environmental impact of replacing polyethylene (PE) packaging — such as bags, films, and containers — with alternative materials like paper, glass, aluminum, and steel.

When announcing the closing of his company’s seed round of funding, LumiTerra (Lumi) co-founder and CEO Kevin Diamond said the company’s vision was to “challenge the status quo in disposable beverage ...