For yoghurt and quark pots, around 15% of recyclable material is lost. NTCP, TNO and partners are investigating how to ...

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Plastics are the most sustainable option. Food suppliers are decades away from other material that performs as well at food ...

Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

Households, schools and communities are being asked to record their plastic packaging waste as part of an annual survey documenting UK’s waste problem. Campaign group Everyday Plastic have already ...

A new federal proposal to cut food waste in the U.S. could also benefit plastic packaging. On June 12, President Joe Biden's administration announced the launch of an initiative to reduce the amount ...

Plastic containers aren't very environment-friendly. Before you throw them out, know that you can reuse them as convenient ...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

The use of plastic has skyrocketed over the past decade. Recent statistics reveal that in 2021, each person in the European Union (EU) generated an average of 36 kg of plastic packaging waste.

A lot of money was spent last year to scuttle the legislation; this year, lawmakers should seize the chance to act for the ...

The current system is designed for convenience, not conscience.